Marsha D. Owen 25178682 Introduction to Biblical Literature June 6‚ 2012 Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books Numbers The book of Numbers is mostly law‚ with some narrative. The key theme for this book is how the post-Exodus Israelites journeyed to the Promised Land. Despite God’s provisions for their well being‚ they were not thankful and doubted God. Their doubt and ungratefulness led to punishment by God. As a result of their lack of faith‚ they would spend 40 years wandering
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2.0 Hypothesis Psalm 82 is a difficult psalm to understand to its full extent. However‚ the main message is to defend those who are weak‚ needy‚ poor‚ have no families or are oppressed and to save them from the hand of the wicked. This theme is still relevant in today’s society as those affected by the hand of the wicked continue to need assistance from those with a voice. 3.0 Researched Interpretations 3.1 Literary form/Genre The psalms are songs and poems which are publicly worshiped and are specifically
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David was appointed. He makes Jerusalem the capital city and declares that Jesus is the true God of Israel with the construction of the temple. Richter believes he is important because all other kings 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
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Paula Coffman Leadership Professor Smith: Oct. 25‚ 2012 Man Appointed Leadership Children often ask their parents: “Everyone else is allowed to do this‚ why can’t I ?”And parents usually reply: “ Well‚ if everyone else jumped off a cliff would you want to as well?” Sadly‚ most children desire to be like their peers‚ regardless of the con-sequences. The children of Israel proved to be no different than most modern day children‚ in their desire to imitate their pagan neighbors. For 400
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looking closely and examining the title it becomes explicitly clear how the title “Absalom‚ Absalom” directly correlates with the theme of the book. The name Absalom is reference back to the bible. According to the bible Absalom was the third son of David‚ king of Israel. In the bible Absalom is describe to be a charming‚ beautiful‚ and loving young man who is a great favorite of his father and the people of the kingdom. It is stated in the bible that Absalom’s full sister Tamar was raped by Amnon‚
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Jehoash followed in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat‚ which he had caused Israel to commit; and he did evil in the eyes of the Lord (2 Kings 13: 11‚ The Holy Bible). Amaziah tried to do what was right and succeeded but not as his father David had done. He was good just not good enough. Jeroboam the Second did evil in the eyes of the Lord and did not turn away from any of the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat‚ which he had caused Israel to commit (2 Kings 14: 24‚ The Holy Bible). Azariah king
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redemption of our broken world. God lead Naomi and Ruth back to Israel where Ruth meant Boaz‚ her future husband. Ruth found love and security when she meant Boaz and married him. They had a child named Obed. He would become the grandfather of King David. Through the faithfulness of Ruth‚ Naomi and Boaz it was made possible for
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and slavery c. 1250-1210 Sinai and the Wandering in the Wilderness c. 1210-1020 Era of Judges and Hebrew Conquest of Canaan c. 1020-1000 Kingship‚ Monarchy Established: Kingdom of Saul‚ first King of Israel c. 1000-960 Kingdom of David: establishment of Jerusalem as the capital of the Israel c. 960-922 Solomon’s Empire: building of the First Temple (c. 950 BCE) 922-722 Rival Kingdoms: Israel (Northern Kingdom) and Judah (Southern Kingdom) split following the death
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When first reading Psalm 8‚ it reminds me of God’s majesty and how the significance of my life will be measured by my relationship with God. The second thing it reminds me of is‚ when I live in the light of God‚ I will better understand the purpose of my life and where I fit into His plan. If I live my life for Him‚ my life will take on the meaning He intended. I am a small part of this large world‚ but God has a plan. To live the life which He has envisioned for me‚ this Psalm encourages” me
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As most of you all know King Solomon was known for his great writings‚ wealth‚ and most of all‚ wisdom. Solomon is the son of King David and Bathsheba. During his reign (971 B.C.- 931 B.C.)‚ King Solomon began to write down his wise sayings. Now King Hezekiah is in power and his men have compiled all of Solomon’s proverbs into a final book. The book also includes several of King Lemuel and Argur’s writings as well. King Solomon’s new book is named the Book of Proverbs. According to dictionary.com
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