Books of the Pentateuch
The first five books of the Old Testament are called
The Pentateuch
The underlying theme of the Pentateuch
God's covenant promise to Abraham
The first recipient of God's covenant promise in the Pentateuch
Abraham
The primary literary form in the Pentateuch
Prose Narrative
The purpose of the Old Testament Law
To order and regulate the moral, religious, and civil life of Israel.
This book of the Pentateuch details the creation of the world
Genesis
The events that the first division (Genesis 1-11) focus on
The origins of the earth and humanity, and the intrusion of sin
The promise God made to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3
Descendants, land, and that all nations would be blessed through him
Name a type of poetry used in the Pentateuch
Songs of Praise or Victory Hymns
The name of the laws that are formulated as “if…then” statements?
Case Law (Caustic Law)
This book tells when Moses received the Ten Commandments
Exodus
The book that shows the Israelites receiving the covenant law at Mount Sinai
Exodus
The book that describes the renewal of the covenant before entering the Promised Land
Deuteronomy
The form of ancient poetry in the Pentateuch that is used to celebrate God’s triumph over Egypt
The Song of the Sea (Exodus 15)
The book that contains the second giving of the law
Deuteronomy
This book focuses on laws given to the Israelites
Leviticus
The two major themes found in the second division of the Pentateuch
Israel as God's elect covenant people and God's plan to restore the broken relationship
The key event in the Pentateuch that shows the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to deliver His people from bondage
The Exodus from Egypt
The literary form in the Pentateuch that involves direct divine commands, such as the Ten Commandments given in Exodus 20?
Apodictic Law
Apodictic Law in the Pentateuch
Direct affirmative and negative commands setting the boundaries for appropriate behavior.
This book recounts the wanderings of Israel in the Wilderness
Numbers
The chapter and verses in Genesis that summarize the key themes in the Pentateuch
Genesis 12:1-3
The significance of the covenant promise in the overall narrative of the Pentateuch
It serves as the foundation for God’s relationship with Israel and His plan to bless all nations.
The narrative structure of the Pentateuch, from Genesis to Deuteronomy, emphasizes the development of God's covenant with Israel
The narrative structure of the Pentateuch traces the progression from the creation and fall in Genesis, through the establishment and challenges of God’s covenant with the patriarchs, to the laws and covenant renewal in Deuteronomy, highlighting God’s ongoing relationship and promises to Israel.
The Pentateuch's Law and Ancient Near East Law codes
The Pentateuch’s law is rooted in covenant relationship and emphasizes holiness and justice in line with God’s character