Pentateuch Sources Quiz

Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Pentateuch?

• Moses

• Solomon

• David

• Abraham

What are the four main sources of the Pentateuch according to the Documentary Hypothesis?

• Jahwist (J), Elohist (E), Deuteronomist (D), and Levitical (L)

• Yahwist (J), Elohist (E), Deuteronomist (D), and Sacerdotal (S)

• Yahwist (J), Elohist (E), Deuteronomist (D), and Levitical (L)

• Yahwist (J), Elohist (E), Deuteronomist (D), and Priestly (P)

Which source is associated with the use of the divine name 'Yahweh'?

• Quran

• Bhagavad Gita

• Hebrew Bible

• Book of Mormon

Which source is characterized by its focus on laws and rituals?

• literary source

• religious source

• scientific source

• historical source

What is the main historical source for the events described in the book of Exodus?

• Greek mythology

• Quran

• Bhagavad Gita

• Hebrew Bible or Old Testament

Which source is believed to have been written during the time of King Josiah?

• Book of Genesis

• Book of Exodus

• Book of Leviticus

• Book of Deuteronomy

What is the significance of the Babylonian Exile for the composition of the Pentateuch?

• The Babylonian Exile led to the destruction of the Pentateuch.

• The Babylonian Exile had no impact on the composition of the Pentateuch.

• The Babylonian Exile played a significant role in shaping the composition of the Pentateuch as it provided the impetus for the Israelites to collect, revise, and codify their religious traditions and history.

• The Babylonian Exile resulted in the creation of a new religious text unrelated to the Pentateuch.

Which source is associated with the Priestly Code?

• Priestly source or P source

• D source

• E source

• J source

What are some of the key differences between the Priestly and Deuteronomic sources?

• The key differences are: focus on ritual vs. ethical behavior, emphasis on priesthood vs. centralization of worship, and formal vs. narrative style.

• Narrative style vs. formal

• Centralization of worship vs. emphasis on priesthood

• Focus on ethical behavior vs. ritual

What are some of the external sources that provide historical context for the events described in the Pentateuch?

• Personal diaries, letters, and memoirs from individuals of the time.

• Scientific research, geological studies, and carbon dating.

• Archaeological findings, ancient Near Eastern texts, and historical records from neighboring civilizations.

• Religious texts, oral traditions, and folklore.