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    Old Testament JEREMIAH THE PROPHET Chapter 33 Many artifacts confirming Biblical figures and events which occurred at the time of Jeremiah the prophet have come to light. The first is a seal found in 1932 at a dig site in the Biblical city of Mizpah. It lists Jaazaniah‚ one of the Judean military officers mentioned in II Kings 25:23. It is inscribed with the following words: "Yaazenyahu (Jaazaniah)‚ Servant of the King” Another seal mentions Neriah‚ he was the father of Jeremiah’s scribe

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    Through the Old Testament A Paper Submitted to Dr. John McLean In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the course Old Testament Orientation I OBST 515 By Deborah M. Baskin 23 November 2013 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Summary 3 Critical Interaction 6 Conclusion 8 Bibliography 10 Introduction Christopher J. H. Wright was born in Belfast‚ Northern Ireland. He holds a doctorate in Old Testament Ethics and currently

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    Sharon E. Jackson L24694858 201230 Summer 2012 BIBL 104-B77 LUO June 20‚ 2012 Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books Leviticus The book of Leviticus is principally written law material. Specific key themes and events include starting with God calling Moses to tell the Israelites to brings their burnt offerings (livestock) a male from the herd without blemish and bring them to the door of the Tent of meeting that he may be accepted before the Lord. This starts the instructions

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    Daniel Tindall L25850216 Bible 104 – B30 15 May 2013 Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books Leviticus (Law) The book of Leviticus is an historical narrative that contains the bulk of the system of laws the Hebrew nation lived. The key theme of the entire book is to describe the various laws and how the Levites were to administer these laws. The main characters in this book are Moses and the members of the tribe of Levi‚ namely the family of Aaron. Aaron’s family was

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    Old Testament vs. Hellenic Divine Intervention The Old Testament and Hellenic texts we have studied have numerous examples of divine intervention. The range and complexity in human affairs that these interventions occur have similar‚ yet different attributes. Both texts describe divine intervention as a way of explaining "why things happen(ed) and being "chosen" by God or gods to fulfill a destiny. Both also see divine intervention as something that can not be understood by humans; God or

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    Applying the Old Testament Law as Christians‚ Hays Essay Summer 2011 OBST 591-B05 LUO Dr. Street June 5‚ 2011 Applying the Old Testament Law as Christians is honoring Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The bible says that the Old Testament is a shadow of what Jesus Christ is. To look at it in a different perspective the” Light”‚ who Jesus Christ says He is‚ reflects a shadow on the Old Testament Law. Whatever Jesus Christ did in the New Testament was the Old Testament Law—Jesus came

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    Study Guide Old Testament Survey Final Exam Spring 2014 Lecture #14 1. The former prophets cover the book of Joshua‚ Judges‚ I & II Samuel‚ I & II Kings 2. Know that the literature of these books is historical narrative 3. Recognize important features in the Former Prophets • Jerusalem- spoken of frequently • A king for Israel- specifically‚ King David- he is viewed as the ideal king • Yahwist prophets- champions of religious purity • A preference for the Southern Kingdom- Judah • A

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    #: S669567 Advanced Old Testament Survey Assignment #:1 Essay Submitted October 15‚ 2014 Introduction Beginnings are important. Throughout the course of history people have wanted to know their origins. History then matters‚ not simply because it describes what happened in the past‚ but also helps people to understand the present and the future. Elmer Towns’ book‚ “A Journey through the Old Testament”‚ is the story of how God developed His people in the Old Testament.   In his introduction

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    before and after are compared to him. His loyalty guaranteed that there was always a descendant of David’s on the throne. After discussing the five main characters in the Old Testament‚ Richter moves onto the main locations that are important. The first area chosen is Mesopotamia. This was home to the most advanced ancient civilization. It was where Genesis begins the story of humanity‚ which starts with Adam and Eve. It was also where Noah’s flood took place‚ as well as the Tower of Babel. The

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    The worship of God changed between the old and new testament in the bible. In the Old Testament most people didn’t worship god as most of the known regions were ruled by kings. The New Testament had a lot more people practicing Christianity with Jesus Christ on the earth leading them. After its construction by Solomon‚ the temple in Jerusalem became the prominent focus of Christian worship. It appears that the emphasis of worship in the temple was primarily on sacrificial offerings and praise to

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