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

2. Why does Friedman hold early Biblical scholars in high esteem?
(a) they studied ancient languages.
(b) what they had done correctly outweighs their mistakes.
(c) they made their judgements from English translations.
(d) they got everything right about the authors of the Bible.

3. At what point does E switch from using El or Elohim in reference to God?
(a) after he has read J's texts.
(b) after he becomes a very old man.
(c) when he satirizes J's account.
(d) at the point when Yahweh tells Moses his name.

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

5. What was so attractive about Wellhausen's summary?
(a) it placed a priestly source in a priestly period.
(b) it placed Author P at the right place in the right time.
(c) it drew distinctions between fact and fiction.
(d) it was conclusive in its finding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant in the Ten Commandments story Author E writes?

2. When did Professor Eduard Reuss place Author P?

3. Who had been a Levite priest of Anathoth and had never done sacrifices?

4. What is the third part assumption of the pious fraud?

5. What symbol in Exodus parallels a similar object in the northern kingdom?

(see the answer key)

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