RST 1450 Practice Quiz 1
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Question 1
1.
The center of the Pentateuch is
the journeys of Abraham.
God's revelation at Sinai.
the plagues against Egypt.
the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
1 points
Question 2
1.
The traditional author of the Pentateuch is
Ezra the priest.
Moses.
the Apostle Paul.
Isaiah the prophet.
1 points
Question 3
1.
The person most responsible for persuading scholars to
accept the JEDP theory was
Julius Wellhausen.
Gerhard von Rad.
John J. Collins.
Robert Foster.
1 points
Question 4
1.
One of the initial clues that suggested there may be distinct
sources in the Pentateuch was/were the appearance in the
creation narratives of what?
Two names for God
A talking serpent
Two trees in the garden
The curse form delivered by God
1 points
Question 5
1.
According to the JEDP theory, the earliest document among
those now constituting the Pentateuch was
E.
J.
D.
P.
1 points
Question 6
1.
One characteristic of the E or Elohist document is
a strong orientation towards the northern kingdom of
Israel.
a concern for God's presence in the midst of all the people.
priestly laws.
compelling characters and intriguing plot turns.
1 points
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Question 7
1.
One characteristic of the J or Yahwist document is that
God is especially concerned with the worship in
Jerusalem.
God is presented in an anthropomorphic way.
God is presented as especially concerned with priestly
purity.
God is presented in a particularly transcendent way.
1 points
Question 8
1.
How do Bartholomew and Goheen contrast the kind of decision God gives to Adam and
Even with the kind of decision promised by the Serpent?
Humility vs. arrogance
Grace vs. law
Holiness vs. sin
Freedom vs. autonomy
1 points
Question 9
1.
How do Bartholomew and Goheen interpret Genesis 3:15?
As an etiology for the fear surrounding serpents in Hebrew culture.
As a gospel promise
As a fragment of an Ancient Near Eastern prophecy
As a prophecy of the future of Israel
1 points
Question 10
1.
According to Bartholomew and Goheen, what is God's ultimate purpose in electing
Abraham?
Redemption for all creation
Redemption for the whole people of Israel
Redemption of slaves such as Hagar and Ishmael
Redemption for Abraham's immediate family