Name: ________________________________
Introduction to Biblical Studies
Exam #3 – Due: October 15, 2007
Short Answer Portion
Short-Answer Questions (worth 5 points each):
Directions:
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Select two questions from the following three.
Prepare your answers outside of class and submit them, typed, (approximately one
page, double-spaced, for each question) on the day we take the objective portion
of the exam.
Use biblical citations to support your answer (quote the passage in its entirety if
less than 4 lines long and supply the biblical citation).
Due October 15, 2007 IN CLASS
1. The Deuteronomistic History pervades the whole of the former prophets. State
what the theme is and then select at least two examples that illustrate the theme.
Your examples should include a brief description and citation from the books of
Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, or 1 and 2 Kings.
2. First state what were the three primary prophetic themes. Next find a passage in
the prophetic books that is representative for each one of these themes; type it out
and correctly cite it.
3. Describe the Syro-Ephraimite Crisis. To which time period of prophetic activity
does this belong? Which prophet is associated with this crisis? What is his
message? What were the consequences of the crisis?