Exam 5: From Egypt to Mount Sinai: Exodus and Leviticus

We have come across three major covenants so far (Noah and God, Abraham and God, Israel and God). How are these covenants different from each other? How have they shaped the biblical texts and the history of ancient Israel?

The term meaning "contract" that is used metaphorically to describe the relationship between God and Israel is

How did most ancient Israelites and Jews feel about keeping the Law embodied in the Torah?

Explain the term "holiness." Why is it important to the book of Leviticus and the religious and social organization of ancient Israel?

What did bitter herbs symbolize in the Passover meal?

In its final form, the book of Exodus contains ____________ plagues against Egypt.

Divinely given "bread from heaven" is called

Case law, often in the form of a conditional sentence in which specific situations are addressed, is called

What do "clean" and "unclean" mean in their biblical context? How might these categories be explained?

A burnt offering is also called ____________ sacrifice.

The Hebrew Bible actually says the Hebrews crossed the "Sea of Reeds" rather than the "Red Sea."

Describe the role of sacrifice in ancient Israelite religious practice. What are the different forms of sacrifices, and what were their purposes?

The Ark is made of

In the E source's account of the call of Moses, God appears to Moses on top of a the mountain in the form of

In what ways may other ancient Near Eastern law codes have influenced the legal material in Exodus? How are they comparable? What are the major differences?

Pork is the only meat prohibited by the dietary laws.

How many witnesses were required to prove murder according to biblical law?

The name "Moses" is Egyptian, not Hebrew.

What are the characteristic features of a Suzerainty Treaty? How can understanding this form of treaty be useful in understanding the Torah?

Hammurapi's Law Code dates to the ____________ century B.C.E.