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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 A Brilliant Mistake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Friedman say about Jeremiah's familiarity with Author P before the exile?
(a) that Jeremiah never heard of him.
(b) that Jeremiah was hostile toward the priestly author.
(c) that Jeremiah got his material from Author P.
(d) that Jeremiah admired what he had done.

2. Going beyond the two writer theory, what have some scholars suggested?
(a) editing by the high priest.
(b) writing by whole groups of people.
(c) six distinct writing styles.
(d) insertions made at a much later date.

3. What does Jeremiah mention in his writing that none of the other prophets mention?
(a) the bronze snake of Moses.
(b) the mountain of transfiguration.
(c) Aaron and the golden calf.
(d) the breaking of the tables of stone.

4. What covenant between God and man does Author J favor?
(a) the earlier covenant between Abraham and God.
(b) the covenant between God and Jacob.
(c) the covenant between God and Moses.
(d) the covenant between God and Joseph.

5. To determine if insertions have been made in a text, two or more of what elements must be present?
(a) wording, grammar, syntax, theme, and literary structure.
(b) dates, times, proper names, and subject matter.
(c) cross references, credentials, and clear writing style.
(d) vocabulary, annotated references, and historical context.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Friedman see Julius Wellhausen's summary of the second Temple theory for Author P?

2. Where do the authors D and E write that Moses received the Ten Commandments?

3. When did Professor Eduard Reuss place Author P?

4. What is Friedman's conclusion regarding Author E?

5. How do Graf and others see the Tabernacle?

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