Chapter 19‚ Question 1: What are some of the common characteristics of Hebrew poetry? How much does biblical poetry differ from much of our modern poetry? Meter‚ parallelism‚ chiasm‚ and acrostics‚ (p. 282 -285) Chapter 19‚ Question 2: How would you explain parallelism to someone who had never heard of it? I would use a metaphor. Parallelism is like a mirror between two lines. Synonymous is a normal mirror‚ antithetic is a mirror that acts as a mask (frame appears as a mask disguising the true
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goes into great detail in analyzing how the Hebrew culture initially believed in a monotheistic view of God‚ as well as the military and political influences of the Assyrians and Babylonians in its relation of how it caused most of the Israelites to struggle with their consistency of their faith. However‚ there were in fact prophets who proclaimed the word of God through the Hebrew faith. From here the author talks about the “Combining Greek and Hebrew Thought” (Oswalt p.25) -where the author goes
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I come to realize why Chinese Tiger Mothers‚ including mine‚ are so strict with their children. Unlike most Western parents who are anxious about their children’s self-esteem and therefore constantly try to reassure them‚ Chinese mothers assume diligence and strength in their children‚ believing they can finally get over troubles if they work hard enough. As a result‚ Tiger Mothers will take an extremely harsh stance if their children do not meet their expectations. Once I got a B on my English midterm
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moral or emotional strength‚ honesty‚ and fairness”. From the beginning of time‚ people have had the example of negative and positive character. The lesson comes from the Bible in Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience‚ in all things willing to live honestly. These qualities‚ as stated in Hebrews make a successful leader. A successful leader has a victorious team which will produce quality products and attract loyal customers. Kotler and Keller state the vital role for
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Discovery and Engagement‚ Rolf A. Jacobson and Karl N. Jacobson contend that the book of Psalms is a collection of Hebrew Poetry and provides an explanation as to why the Bible repeats itself. They also note that reading is logical and readers cannot approach the book of Psalms in this matter. If readers‚ according to Jacobson and Jacobson understand the “conventions and features” of Hebrew poetry‚ they will better understand Psalms. The first way described of such poetry in this chapter is parallelism:
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higher power and an entity that is above and beyond the universe. He created the universe and the physical laws that govern it. “The Lord made the earth by his power; by his wisdom he created the world and stretched out the heavens.” (Jeremiah 51:15) The verse tells us that the earth was made by His power‚ established by His wisdom and that the heaven was made by His understanding God is characterized as being a source of pure morality‚ the picture of utter goodness‚ as well as being all knowing
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Temple‚ restoration under Persia b. Empires – Egypt‚ Philistines‚ Assyria‚ Babylon‚ Persia‚ Greece 4. Hebrew Bible as Literature a. Hebrew Bible i. 24 books in 3 parts (Law/Torah‚ Prophets/Navim‚ Writings/Kethuvim)‚ ii. begins with creation of universe‚ begin of Jews‚ ends with restoration (hope) and rebuilding of new J state Christian OT iii. 39 books‚ 4 parts (Pentateuch‚ History‚ Poetry and Wisdom‚ Prophecy) iv. begins with creation of universe‚ begin of Jews‚ end with prophecy (book of Malachi)
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“forgiveness” mean to deal graciously with‚ to send away‚ to loose‚ to release‚ a passing by and remission. When a person accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior his or her sins are wiped clean‚ forgiven by God‚ never to be held against him or her again (Hebrews 10:17). Jesus’ death on the cross was God’s gracious gift whereby our sins are forgiven. That promise is sealed in the further gift of eternal life. Just as Jesus rose form the dead‚
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note here that there is no evidence for those authors to have written anything against their will. In fact‚ the level of diversity found within the Bible suggests everything other than the workings of men under duress. If the author spoke Hebrew‚ he wrote in Hebrew. If he spoke Greek‚ he wrote in Greek. If he was cultured and educated‚ he wrote like it. If he were a shepherd without any education‚ he wrote that way. This is proof that when the authors were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write‚ they
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