Some of the Literary Forms of the Old Testament.

What is the Old Testament full of?

• Laws and commandments

• Prophecies

• Skillfully told stories that contain deep religious truths

• Historical records

What is required for an informed reading of the Bible?

• Knowledge of Hebrew

• Understanding of the difference between literal and figurative language

• Memorization of all verses

• Understanding of historical context

What is an example of figurative language given in the text?

• Yeast makes bread rise

• Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees

• The sky is blue

• Water is wet

What does the term "yeast" symbolize in the figurative language example given?

• Actual yeast used in baking

• The teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees

• Bread rising

• Literal bread

What do the myths in Scripture describe according to the text?

• Historical events

• The essence of God’s actions in Creation

• Scientific discoveries

• Future predictions

What does the repeated telling of Old Testament stories mean for their interpretation?

• They remain unchanged

• They become more accurate

• They develop over generations

• They lose their meaning

What do fundamentalists believe about the scientific, historical, and social information in the Bible?

• It is irrelevant

• It is symbolic

• It is true

• It is fictional

What was the main point of the Israelite story about Jericho?

• To show their military strength

• To show God's presence and help

• To describe the architecture of Jericho

• To explain natural disasters

How were the Israelite people described in the story?

• Out-numbered and in a hostile land

• Wealthy and powerful

• Peaceful and numerous

• Isolated and self-sufficient

Which prophet's writing includes exhortations?

• Ezekiel

• Jeremiah

• Amos

• Hosea