Question

32 - 36. match each layer of bible study; each is used exactly once:
a. historical
b. textual
c. form
d. source
e. redaction

1. looks at the translation of the bible.
2. looks at the type of writing (parable, poem, etc.).
3. looks at where stories came from.
4. looks at how the writer edited for the audience.
5. looks at culture and politics of that time.

1. what was the largest open area of the temple?

a. court of women
b. court of gentiles
c. court of priests
d. court of miracles

1. why did herod finish building the temple?

a. caesar forced him
b. jesus told him to
c. to make the people happy
d. to spend tax money

1. what is the word for \god becoming human in jesus\?

a. parousia
b. incarnation
c. canon
d. messiah

1. the word \messiah\ most closely means:

a. i am.
b. anointed.
c. god saves.
d. king of the people.

1. true or false: according to the textbook, because in jesus christ the human and divine are perfectly united, he is the perfect and only mediator between god and humanity.

a. true
b. false

part 2 - short answers
instructions: answer in 2 - 3 sentences on the back of the answer sheet. write clearly. answer all 3 prompts!
what is a covenant? list one covenant found in the hebrew scriptures. then, explain what the expectations were for both parties involved in that covenant.
the temple in jerusalem was a key symbol of pride for the jews of jesus day. explain why it was an important religious symbol for the jews. then, explain at least 2 other things that took place at the temple.
could the gospels be understood as biographies of the life of jesus christ? why or why not.

end the test. use the remaining time to check your answers (or offer a quiet prayer!)

Explanation:

1. Textual study focuses on translations.
2. Form study looks at types of writing.
3. Source study examines origin of stories.
4. Redaction study is about writer - editing for audience.
5. Historical study considers culture and politics of the time.
6. The Court of Gentiles was the largest open - area of the Temple.
7. Herod finished building the Temple to make the people happy.
8. Incarnation is the word for "God becoming human in Jesus".
9. "Messiah" most closely means Anointed.
10. In Christian belief, Jesus is the perfect and only mediator between God and humanity (True).

For the short - answer questions:

• A covenant is a solemn agreement between God and humans. An example is the Noahic covenant. God expected Noah and his descendants to follow His commands, and in return, God promised never to flood the earth again.
• The Temple in Jerusalem was a symbol of pride for the Jews as it was the center of their religious life. Other activities included trading and teaching.
• The Gospels can be seen as biographies of Jesus as they record key events in His life, but they also have a religious and theological purpose beyond a simple biography.

Answer:

1. b. Textual
2. c. Form
3. d. Source
4. e. Redaction
5. a. Historical
6. b. Court of Gentiles
7. c. To make the people happy
8. b. Incarnation
9. b. Anointed
10. a. True