Wisdom Literature 1
Which is the book of Proverbs: Practical wisdom or speculative wisdom?
Practical
Which is the book of Job: Practical wisdom or speculative wisdom?
Speculative
Who wrote the most psalms?
David
What is the main difference between a Major Prophetic book and a Minor Prophetic book?
Length
Jeremiah preaches a sermon at what symbolic location?
The Temple
What individual is most associated with the book of Proverbs?
Solomon
Who tells God that Job only worships him because of how God blesses him?
Satan
What is the definition of "psalm"?
A song performed to stringed instruments
In Jeremiah 7, Jeremiah says the people are trusting in what "deceptive words"?
“This is the temple of the Lord”
What metaphorical sin does Hosea accuse Israel of committing?
Spiritual Adultery
The author of Ecclesiastes declares that "Everything is _________."
Meaningless or Vanity
Job's friends tell him that his suffering is caused by what?
His sin
The psalms are poems, songs, and ______.
Prayers
What is the definition of a biblical prophet?
A spokesperson for God
Why does Jonah not want to preach to Nineveh?
He is afraid God will forgive them
What is the definition of "wisdom" used in class?
Understanding of the world gained through experience
The idea that the way the world works is that the righteous will be blessed and the wicked punished is known as the Theory of _________.
Retribution
Psalms that express grief, doubt, or anguish are known as ________ psalms.
Lament
What are the two themes in the prophets highlighted in class?
Judgment and Hope
What excuse does Jeremiah give for why he shouldn’t be a prophet?
He is just a boy
At the end of Ecclesiastes, what does the author conclude about the purpose of life?
Fear God and keep his commandments
What is the primary message God gives Job in his speech at the end of the book?
Trust in God’s care for his creation
Name two kinds of information contained in the superscriptions of the psalms.
Author, Type, Musical Directions, Historical Notes
Name two of the five characteristics of a prophet given in class.
Led by Spirit of God, Speak God’s word to humans, Embodies God’s word, Enacts God’s vision, Bears witness in face of opposition
During which two centuries were the prophets most active?
8th and 6th