Introduction to the Old Testament
Prophets Exam
prophecy - answersan inspired utterance made by a prophet, which expresses God's
will
prophet - answersintermediary that are called by the Lord, stand in "presence"; a person
regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. Usually they begin by
objecting His word then accept it. Their divine signs bring awe to those who witness
them.
temple - answersthe holy place in Jerusalem where God's people gathered to worship
Him; they experience God's presence and forgiveness for their wrongdoings;
symbolized God's covenant with His people
Deuteronomistic History - answersname given to a series of books of the Old Testament
written by the Deuteronomistic Historian, books that emphasized the necessity of Israel
adhering strictly to its covenant with God; explains Israel's successes and failures as the
result of faithfulness, which brings success, or disobedience, which brings failure
Battle of Jericho - answersan ancient and strategically vital city in Canaan, the first
major city to be captured by the Israelites led by Joshua
Battle of Ai - answersstands for "the ruin"; was an ancient Canaanite town destroyed by
the Israelites under their leader Joshua; he misjudged its defenses and its defenders,
resulting in a defeat, at first. Joshua did not rest and launched an immediate second
attack which was unexpected and caught the enemy off guard. After the battle Joshua
built an altar to God and led the people to offer sacrifices. Joshua read aloud the book
of the law to the people to remind them of their special covenant with God.
Judge - answersprimarily the name we give to those rulers who presided over the affairs
of the Israelites during the interval between the death of Joshua and the accession of
Prophets Exam
prophecy - answersan inspired utterance made by a prophet, which expresses God's
will
prophet - answersintermediary that are called by the Lord, stand in "presence"; a person
regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. Usually they begin by
objecting His word then accept it. Their divine signs bring awe to those who witness
them.
temple - answersthe holy place in Jerusalem where God's people gathered to worship
Him; they experience God's presence and forgiveness for their wrongdoings;
symbolized God's covenant with His people
Deuteronomistic History - answersname given to a series of books of the Old Testament
written by the Deuteronomistic Historian, books that emphasized the necessity of Israel
adhering strictly to its covenant with God; explains Israel's successes and failures as the
result of faithfulness, which brings success, or disobedience, which brings failure
Battle of Jericho - answersan ancient and strategically vital city in Canaan, the first
major city to be captured by the Israelites led by Joshua
Battle of Ai - answersstands for "the ruin"; was an ancient Canaanite town destroyed by
the Israelites under their leader Joshua; he misjudged its defenses and its defenders,
resulting in a defeat, at first. Joshua did not rest and launched an immediate second
attack which was unexpected and caught the enemy off guard. After the battle Joshua
built an altar to God and led the people to offer sacrifices. Joshua read aloud the book
of the law to the people to remind them of their special covenant with God.
Judge - answersprimarily the name we give to those rulers who presided over the affairs
of the Israelites during the interval between the death of Joshua and the accession of
