This kind of work asks how a good God could allow evil and suffering in the world.
What is a Theodicy?
This man did not think Israel should appoint a human king.
Who is Samuel?
This descendent of David led the remnant back to Judah.
Who is Zerubbabel?
Uzziah is struck down with this disease for offering incense in the temple.
What is leprosy?
Everything is utterly _______ according to Qoheleth.
What is meaningless?
David danced as this was brought into his new capital of Jerusalem.
This King bought a hill and built a city on it named Samaria. He also built a temple to Baal.
Who is Omri?
This King of Persia permitted the rebuilding of the temple and the return of the exiles.
Who is Cyrus.
Isaiah compares the rise of this nation to an axe cutting down the proud trees of the nations.
What is Assyria?
What kind of a response does God call Job to in interrupting his complaining?
What are awe, wonder, and sacrifice?
"Against you only have I sinned" sang David in the psalm after committing adultery and murder.
What is Psalm 51?
This prophet called fire down from heaven to vindicate God's name and was carried away by a chariot of fire.
Who is Elijah.
This festival was celebrated when Ezra first began to teach the people the Torah again.
What is the festival of booths?
In 722, despite Isaiah's warning, Ahaz turns to Assyria for help, which leads to the destruction of this nation.
What is Israel or Samaria?
The psalms of ascent are sung on this kind of trip.
What is a pilgrimage?
Solomon built this resting place for the name and presence of God.
What is the temple?
This prophet had oil poured from jars multiple so a widow could save her son from slavery.
Who is Elisha?
This governor rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.
Who is Nehemiah?
This promise of God sealed with sacrifice is highlighted in Jeremiah's prophecy.
What is a covenant.
What are Word Pictures?
What are his many wives and concubines?
What is Judah?
At the end of Nehemiah they have the land, the temple and the Torah. They are still waiting for this.
Jehoiakim cuts up Jeremiah's prophecy and throws it into this.
What is the fire?