Israel in History
This is the original culture of the ancient Hebrews/Israelites. What was it called?
Ancient Near Eastern culture
they are the three fathers of the Jewish nation - the patriarchs. who are they?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
the title Messiah or Christ literally means this in Hebrew.
anointed one or anointed thing
He is the Little Yahweh in Jewish tradition. To prove this, he received 60-FIREY lashes! He's not a evil transformer.
Who is this?
Enoch or Metatron
These are the three Jewish Covenants in the Bible
Abraham, Moses, David
DNA and Genetic studies tell us that Hebrews and Arab Palestinians have been in the land now called Israel since what time period?
the Bronze Age
In the bible, these were the first three kings. They ruled over a United Kingdom of Israel. Who are they?
Saul, David, Solomon
This Jewish group abandoned Jerusalem and the Temple to live in the Judean wilderness. They wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls to speak of their apocalyptic hope that God would save the righteous someday. What group is this?
The Essenes
In the bible, these creatures are described as snakes with wings: with two they cover their bodies, with two they cover their faces, and with two they fly. They are creatures that worship and purify.
the Seraphim
Name the two versions of the Talmud.
Jerusalem and Babylonian
Today, this Jewish group believes Jewish law (halakhah) is divinely revealed and binding in all times. The Torah is from God, and must be strictly followed. What is this Jewish Group called?
Orthodox Judaism
In the Bible, what are the two kingdoms in Israel called? (during the Divided Kingdom)
Northern Kingdom of Israel
Southern Kingdom of Judah
According to the Documentary Hypothesis, these are the three sources of the Torah. What are they?
P - Priestly
D - Deuteronomistic
J & E or Non-P sources
these Living Creatures have four faces and four wings. they move as a uniform block and pull the throne of God like a chariot drawn by horses. they are also guardians to God's throne. What are they called?
the Cherubim or Chayot
Who are the Benei Elohim?
the Sons of God or the Divine Council
Today, this Jewish group claims Jewish identity without any religious belief or practice. Judaism is understood as ethnicity, culture, history, or peoplehood. What is this Jewish Group called?
Secular or Cultural Judaism
What are the two nations that took over:
Kingdom of Israel:
Kingdom of Judah:
Israel: by Assyria
Judah: by Babylon
From 132-135 CE the Romans fought a second Jewish War because of a new Messiah, supported by the famous Rabbi Akiva. What was this Messiah's name?
Simon Bar Kokhba
This human messenger is mentioned in Daniel, receiving worship and everlasting dominion, because he bears the sacred name of God. Jesus referred to himself in this way repeatedly. Who is this?
the Son of Man
After they lost their Temple at Jerusalem to the Romans, what Jewish group reformulated Judaism to revolve around the Torah as it is today, instead of the Temple, Priesthood, or Sacrifices?
the Rabbis (the Pharisees)
What literature from Ancient Israel forced the Hebrews to move from their Ancient Near Eastern culture to one that is distinctly Jewish?
the Torah
What biblical book prescribes the laws for the Jewish Priesthood, the Temple, the sacrifices, and anything having to do with the Jewish religion?
Leviticus
This a collection of writings that covers Jewish law (Torah) and tradition, and compiled between the 3rd and 6th Centuries. The title literally means "learning" in Hebrew. What is this called?
the Talmud
These creatures are the wheels on Yahweh's chariot. They are covered in eyes and are described as wheels spinning within wheels while scattering bright shining light. What are these creatures called?
Ophanim
Speaking in terms of sources of the bible, what is the oldest portion/source of the bible?
Judges 5 - the Song of Deborah