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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. When was David anointed King?
2. What innovation does the reformist King introduce?
3. What is the common mispronunciation of the name, Yahweh?
4. Why can J and E not be separated on the basis of style alone?
5. Where does Author J place Abraham in the story of genesis?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the period of time when the written compilation of the Bible as we have it today began.
2. What conclusion did Friedman wish to build a stronger case for?
3. What is the tie in between the Golden Calf idol made at the foot of mount Sinai and the images of the cherubim in both the northern and southern regions?
4. Discuss the evidence that the book of Deuteronomy was written to support the reforms of King Josiah.
5. What is one reason the Bible is one of the most published books in the world?
6. What is evidence that Moses did not write the Pentateuch--Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy?
7. What is different about the God of the Hebrews?
8. What made it evident that there were two different writers identified as Author J who became identified as Author E?
9. How did Hezekiah's son and grandson alter the reforms he had made?
10. After placing the date of the writing of Deuteronomy as around 622 B.C., what becomes Friedman's next task?
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, Why People Disagree in Certain Areas of Religion. Begin by discussing (1) the differences of opinion about centralized religion in biblical times. (2) Note examples of disagreement in modern day religion. (3) Evaluate in your opinion the importance of those differences.
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, The Responsibility, Checks and Balances of Biblical Research. Detail the responsibility of a biblical scholar to be as objective as possible also using the criteria Friedman insists on before recognizing the validity of such work. Discuss the checks and balances that come from comparison with other biblical scholars.
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