A type of marriage discussed in the Book of Ruth-- it means to marry a close relative of a deceased husband.
Leviarte marriage
100
What is religion that supports the ruling class?
Establishment religion
100
How long were the Israelites in the desert?
40 years
100
Kingship
Prophets were on the same level as kings.
Nathan was David's prophet.
Israel falls largely due to a lack of faith and leadership from the Kings and from the prophets. The Bible has a mixed review of Kingship in general.
200
Bel Av
Includes immediate and extended family
200
How many chapter is the book of Ruth?
4
200
Canaan is settled by the 12 tribes
In the book of judges
200
What does the word "judge" also mean?
Chief, military leader, NOT priest
200
The cycle of judges
The people turn away from God, God delivers them to their enemies, a judge emerges, there is peace, the people turn away again. It's like Batman
300
Who was the ancient Canaanite god of fertility?
Baal
300
The setting of the book of Ruth
The time of Judges
300
The first King of Israel
Saul, often considered a not- so- great, not- faithful- enough king. From the tribe of Benjamin. Fights the Philistines with little success.
300
What does Deborah do?
Leads with Barak, beats king Hazor
300
What is the harem?
The ban- not- for- profit warfare. All living things are killed.
400
Begins the book of Judges
The story of the Israelites settling the land of Canaan.
400
Was the book of Ruth written down during the time of the Judges?
no
400
Leads the conquest of the Promised Land
Joshua
400
What does Gideon do?
Is from Manasseh, beats the Midianites, worships false idols
400
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
Houses the commandments. Eventually is in the Temple of Solomon. Normal Israelites can't touch it.
500
How many judges are in the book of Judges?
12
500
What does the Feat of Purim celebrate?
Jewish victory over the Persians. Also called the Feast of Lots.
500
Which ethnicity was Ruth?
Moabite
500
Who is Samson?
Fights the Philistines, his power is in his hair
500
Who is King Solomon?
Another king with mixed reviews. Known for his wisdom. Last king of a united Israel.
Make sure you know about Jeroboam, the breaking up of the two kingdoms and how Israel collapses. It's in the textbook at the end of your reading for Mod 5.