Christian Scriptures Exam 1 with
Accurate Solutions
According to Genesis 4, who killed his brother Abel? - correct answer-Cain kills his
brother Abel. They are the sons of Adam and Eve.
According to the class lecture, one can characterize the story of the Patriarchs and
Matriarchs in the book of Genesis as: - correct answer-Matriarchs: "4 mothers" ; married
the biblical Patriarchs
Sarah - Abraham
Rebekah - Isaac
Leah & Rachel - Jacob
Thematic Outline: Promise, Threat, Renewal
Promise was renewed with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
-Threat - renewal - threat - renewal - etc
According to the class presentation, who essentially eliminated the Old Testament from
the Christian Canon of scripture? - correct answer-Marcion - was a man who thought
anything Jewish has no authority
According to the Book of Leviticus, how many types of sacrifices are presented in the
Book of Leviticus? - correct answer-5 different types of sacrifices
-burnt offering; to make "atonement"
-grain offering; when land is fertile, they give part back
-peace offering; acknowledging God for being good to them
-sin offering; priests do this to make atonement for everyone's sin
-reperation/guilt offering; sacrifice animal/compensate4 harm done
Arrange the following in the order of their appearance in the biblical narrative: Abraham,
Jacob, Isaac, Joseph - correct answer-Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph (all son's of each
other)
Does the Bible present only a partial picture of the historical events, culture, and life of
Israel's ancestors? - correct answer-Yes
Does the biblical text use figurative language? - correct answer-Yes
-narrative is considered one
Does the Old Testament ever depict God as a warrior? - correct answer-Yes; He fights
with the other Egyptian gods through his plagues
, How does the Book of Deuteronomy end? - correct answer-Moses gives his final
speech to the Israelites and then dies
How many annual feasts are presented in the Book of Leviticus? - correct answer-7
Annual Feasts
-Passover
-Unleavened bread
-First fruits
-Weeks/ Pentecost
-Trumpets
-Day of Atonement
-Tabernacles
How many biblical books are in the English canon of scripture? - correct answer-39
How many original manuscripts of the books of the Bible do scholars have access? -
correct answer-None
How many temples was Israel to have according to the Book of Deuteronomy? - correct
answer-1
Tabernacle
In what language was most of the Old Testament written originally? - correct answer-
Mostly Hebrew, also Aramaic
In which covenant does the superior party bind the inferior party to the terms of the
covenant? - correct answer-Suzerainty Treaty- people have no say
Mt. Sinai
Is impurity a "sin" according to the Book of Leviticus? - correct answer-No. Impurity is
not sinful, it's normal/ temporary
List the Ten Commandments as traditionally presented in Protestant tradition. - correct
answer-*first stated in Exodus
1. No other gods
2. No idols
3. Don't say Lord's name in vain / misuse it
4. Sabbath day; no work
5. Respect your mother and father
6. No murdering/killing
7. No adultery
8. No stealing
9. No lying (" not bear false witness against your neighbor")
10.No jealousy ("not covet your neighbor's house)
Accurate Solutions
According to Genesis 4, who killed his brother Abel? - correct answer-Cain kills his
brother Abel. They are the sons of Adam and Eve.
According to the class lecture, one can characterize the story of the Patriarchs and
Matriarchs in the book of Genesis as: - correct answer-Matriarchs: "4 mothers" ; married
the biblical Patriarchs
Sarah - Abraham
Rebekah - Isaac
Leah & Rachel - Jacob
Thematic Outline: Promise, Threat, Renewal
Promise was renewed with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
-Threat - renewal - threat - renewal - etc
According to the class presentation, who essentially eliminated the Old Testament from
the Christian Canon of scripture? - correct answer-Marcion - was a man who thought
anything Jewish has no authority
According to the Book of Leviticus, how many types of sacrifices are presented in the
Book of Leviticus? - correct answer-5 different types of sacrifices
-burnt offering; to make "atonement"
-grain offering; when land is fertile, they give part back
-peace offering; acknowledging God for being good to them
-sin offering; priests do this to make atonement for everyone's sin
-reperation/guilt offering; sacrifice animal/compensate4 harm done
Arrange the following in the order of their appearance in the biblical narrative: Abraham,
Jacob, Isaac, Joseph - correct answer-Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph (all son's of each
other)
Does the Bible present only a partial picture of the historical events, culture, and life of
Israel's ancestors? - correct answer-Yes
Does the biblical text use figurative language? - correct answer-Yes
-narrative is considered one
Does the Old Testament ever depict God as a warrior? - correct answer-Yes; He fights
with the other Egyptian gods through his plagues
, How does the Book of Deuteronomy end? - correct answer-Moses gives his final
speech to the Israelites and then dies
How many annual feasts are presented in the Book of Leviticus? - correct answer-7
Annual Feasts
-Passover
-Unleavened bread
-First fruits
-Weeks/ Pentecost
-Trumpets
-Day of Atonement
-Tabernacles
How many biblical books are in the English canon of scripture? - correct answer-39
How many original manuscripts of the books of the Bible do scholars have access? -
correct answer-None
How many temples was Israel to have according to the Book of Deuteronomy? - correct
answer-1
Tabernacle
In what language was most of the Old Testament written originally? - correct answer-
Mostly Hebrew, also Aramaic
In which covenant does the superior party bind the inferior party to the terms of the
covenant? - correct answer-Suzerainty Treaty- people have no say
Mt. Sinai
Is impurity a "sin" according to the Book of Leviticus? - correct answer-No. Impurity is
not sinful, it's normal/ temporary
List the Ten Commandments as traditionally presented in Protestant tradition. - correct
answer-*first stated in Exodus
1. No other gods
2. No idols
3. Don't say Lord's name in vain / misuse it
4. Sabbath day; no work
5. Respect your mother and father
6. No murdering/killing
7. No adultery
8. No stealing
9. No lying (" not bear false witness against your neighbor")
10.No jealousy ("not covet your neighbor's house)
