OTS2603 - Life Orientation: Biblical Perspectives.

OTS2603 - Life Orientation: Biblical Perspectives.The geographical location of Israel was strategic in ancient times because of which of the following: It connected the main centers of civilization. -Deuteronomic theology is most closely associated with which of the following Retribution -God's covenant with Abraham is not fundamentally connected to the later covenants. False -Which of the following is not one of Israel's subregions? The Syrian Highlands -The book of Deuteronomy pronounces blessings and curses based mainly on whether the people bring gifts to God. False -Which of the following is not a major theme within the Pentateuch according to the textbook? Myth -The plagues were intended to teach both the Egyptians and Israelites about the sovereign character of the God of Israel. True -The book of Numbers can be organized according to a geographical and chronological arrangement. True -The term canon, when referring to the Bible, signifies a standard for faith and practice. True -Israel was forced to wander for 40 years in the desert because Moses sinned at Kadesh. False -Deuteronomic theology is associated with the principle of forgiveness. False -Although deliverance is highlighted as a theological theme in the book of Exodus, the presence of God is not emphasized until the book of Leviticus. False -The phrase "These are the generations" (or Toledoth) is an important expression within the book of Genesis. True -The land of Israel was located in the Mesopotamian region of the ancient Near East. False -The book of Deuteronomy closely parallels the Hittite suzerainty treaty structure. True This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :11:34 GMT -06:00 -Which of the following is not a major theological idea within the patriarchal narratives: Deliverance -While Moses is on the mountain, what object does Aaron make for the people? A golden calf -Which of the following is not in the book of Exodus? Israel spending 40 years in the wilderness -Which of the following was not a promise given to Abraham? Wisdom and riches -Tests for canonicity of the Old Testament must focus on the author and the teaching. True .