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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What were the cherubs inside the Holy of Holies?
2. What lay in the ark under the wings of the cherubs?
3. What is seen in the Author E story of Jacob's blessing of his sons and grandsons?
4. How many chief priests did David appoint?
5. What is the status of Aaron in the narrative of Author E?
Short Essay Questions
1. After placing the date of the writing of Deuteronomy as around 622 B.C., what becomes Friedman's next task?
2. How did King Jeroboam solidify his position after the kingdoms split into norther and southern kingdoms?
3. Describe the locations where the Bible was produced, the lifestyle of the people, and the methods used for writing.
4. Discuss the evidence that the book of Deuteronomy was written to support the reforms of King Josiah.
5. Explain Friedman's reason for writing WHO WROTE THE BIBLE?.
6. What does the phrase "to this day" suggest in the book of Deuteronomy?
7. Discuss the pendulum swing of Jewish religion after King Josiah, Hezekiah's great grandson, came to power.
8. How long after the initial evidence of multiple writers of the Bible were discovered did it become clear that two more writers were also involved?
9. What is the traditional belief that Friedman addresses in his book?
10. How does Author J justify the southern calf images while casting aspersion on the norther versions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay of at least two typewritten pages on the topic, The Great Kings of the Israelites. Using the characters of David, Solomon, Hezekiah, and Josiah, detail each in terms of (1) wealth and power, (2) relationship to God, and (3) personal strengths and weaknesses.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay of at least two typewritten pages on the topic, Monotheism Versus Paganism. Points for mention include (1) the monotheistic nature of Judeo-Christian religion, (2) the subject of guilt in monotheism, and (2) the animistic nature of paganism.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay of at least two typewritten pages on the topic, Different Ways of Looking at the Bible. In your essay discuss the Bible as (1) literature, (2) history, and (3) a sacred text. Give examples of each.
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