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Old Testament Survey II
Helyer Worksheet #2
Text:
Yesterday, Today and Forever: The Continuing Relevance of the Old Testament
,
by Larry Helyer (second edition).
Instructions:
1.
Read All of the Assigned Chapter
.
2.
After downloading and saving this file to your computer/laptop, answer the first
question about your reading.
3.
Complete the following worksheet by typing your responses underneath each
question.
4.
Save your finished worksheet in a Word or PDF file format, and upload it to the
course home page by clicking on the applicable assignment link.
Reading
:
Have you read the entirety of the assigned chapter in preparation for answering the
questions on this worksheet (Type ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)?
- Yes
***If you have not read the entire chapter, there is no need for you to submit the
worksheet.
You must read the entire chapter and answer the questions below to
have your worksheet graded.
Questions
:
The following questions can be sufficiently answered in one small paragraph, 3-5
sentences, unless otherwise stated. If the question requires answers with sub-points,
1-2 sentences will be sufficient.
1.
What is the “most important observation and admonition of the Biblical sages?”
- The most important is found in Proverbs 4:7 concerning wisdom.
2.
What is the meaning of
“Hagiographa?”
- The meaning is found in the Greek LXX and means “Holy Writings.” It is the
title of the third division of canonical Scripture. The books in this section are all
wisdom books and psalms that contain wisdom messages.
3.
What is the distinction(s) between “Biblical wisdom” and “Ancient Near Eastern
wisdom?”
- "Biblical wisdom” became in the days of Abraham, but “Ancient Eastern
wisdom” began well before Abraham. “Biblical wisdom” is an Hebrew innovation and
Student Name:
Trevan Powell
Date:
November 4, 2022
“Ancient Eastern wisdom” was not. “Biblical wisdom” is a fundamentally moral and
spiritual divine gift, and “Ancient Eastern wisdom” stems from a polytheistic
worldview.
4.
What is the meaning of wisdom “in operational terms?”
- The meaning of wisdom in operational terms comes from Proverbs 2:6. So
the meaning would be wisdom means seeing life from God’s point of view. This also
derives from the perspective of wisdom literature which means wisdom is the fear of
the Lord.
5.
Define a “proverb.”
- A “proverb” is a short, pithy, saying that draws attention to a widely
recognized observation or principle. The observation or principle can be an extended
comparison to the realm of nature and human life. A proverb and a parable share the
same Hebrew root word.
6.
Define a “parable.”
Give scripture references for two parables in the Old Testament.
- A “parable” is a relatively simple, short, and realistic story that is designed to
convey a single point. The single point that is being conveys is done so in a
memorable way and usually contains a moral or spiritual nature. One example is
seen when Nathan gives the parable of the man stealing and eating of another
man’s sheep, which connects to David stealing the property (wife) of another man (2
Sam. 12). A second example is seen when “a wise woman” orchestrates her parable
to change the mind and policy of King David concerning to his exiled son (2 Sam.
14:1-17)
7.
What is a “fable?”
Give a Biblical example of one.
- A”fable” is a concise narrative making an edifying or cautionary point. It
usually employs as characters animals that speak and act like humans. This can be
seen in in Jotham’s fable of the olive, fig and vine (Jdg. 9:8-15) Jotham makes the
point of a trees not having the ability to accept the offer of kingship because they’re
too busy. It’s used to refer to the foolish decision the Shechemites made.
8.
Define a “riddle.”
Who solved “riddles” presented to him by a woman?
- A “riddle” is a hidden saying (conundrum) that is a fanciful question that
contains an answer as a pun or unknown solution. The main point is the aim, which
is to puzzle the reader. This is seen in Samson’s riddles to the Philistines that they
couldn’t solve, and in another account, riddles solved by wise Solomon that were
presented to him by Queen Sheba.
9.
What Egyptian work is close in expression to Proverbs 22:17 – 24:22?
- That Egyptian work that is close in expression is titled
Sayings of
Amenemope.
10.What Near Eastern work of literature offers advice to a sufferer?
In what way is it
similar to some advice offered in the Book of Job?
- The Near Eastern literary work is titled
The Babylonian Theodicy.
The way
that shows similar advice is how the sufferer is told to just have a positive thinking
and not dwell on the bad.
11. Contrast clearly the advice of ANE literature and that given by Biblical wisdom
literature. (see a footnote)
- Firstly, the similarity between ANE literature and Biblical wisdom literature is
that they both are religious in their own ways. After that comes the clear contracts
such as, ANE’s advice to “enjoy life” and basically live worry free. Biblical wisdom
literature is against that as its advice is “enjoy life and fear God.” The inclusion of
“fear God” makes it clear that true wisdom, knowledge, and enjoyment comes from a
fear of God.
12.Give two examples of wise men/women is Israelite society.
a.
Woman of Tokea - She was called by Joab to come to King David to bring
reconciliation between David and his murderous son.
b.
Ahithopel - He was King David’s counselor and described in 2 Samuel as
someone who “gave was like that of one who inquires of God.” (2 Sam. 16:23
13.Who formed the “taproot of Hebrew wisdom?”
- The formatters of the taproot of Hebrew wisdom was the parents and village
elders. Those people were the primary channels of passing on the wisdom of Israel
through generation to generation.
14.When did official schools for scribes and sages arise?
- The official schools arose during the Solomonic era. The evidence for this is
that Solomon is the writer of some wisdom books so it makes it clear that the origin
of the official schools was during his era.
15.What common wisdom motif is utilized in Proverbs 2-8?
- The common wisdom motif that is used is “the two ways.” The first way
consists of pursuing the righteous and the second way is pursuing the wicked. This
is analogically used to refer to two women who the first is full of wisdom and the
second is full of folly.
16.Finish the phrase, “The fool is a practical…
- practical atheist in that he/she lives as if God does not really have anything to
do with day-to-day living.”
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