Historicity of the book of exodus the bible quiz

Can you answer the following questions on the book of exodus, the second book of the christian old testament. The word exodus is derived from a greek word meaning departure. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian. Exodus introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. This simple quiz examines some of the key doctrines and events of the bible. Biblical scholars describe the bibles theologicallymotivated history writing as salvation history, meaning a history of gods saving. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. What was the first plague on the egyptians before the exodus.

When there was no water to drink, how did moses provide it. Which book comes before the book of exodus in the old testament. The book of exodus as a whole word biblical commentary, volume 3. The answers of some of the questions are not what the bible calls them. A book by book guide to archaeological discoveries related to. Historically, moses was thought to be the author because he is the prime character, but scholars now believe that, like genesis, there were many authors. This book is called names in its original translation and it follows the tale of the israelites leaving slavery and bondage in egypt and traveling with moses to their promised land. Several statements in exodus indicate that moses wrote certain sections of the book see 17. It refers to the names of the israelites who came out of egypt. Pharaoh would not release the israelites from captivity. The title is a latin term derived from the greek word exodos, a going out.

The title in the hebrew tradition is comprised of the first several words of the book, and these are the names. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis leaves off, exodus recounts the egyptian oppression of jacobs everincreasing. Because its such a pivotal moment in israelite culture, the story, the rules, and the aura reverberate throughout the rest of the book. What is the answer to this old testament bible quiz question. The exodus is described in the exodus novel, leon uris 1958 exodus film, otto preminger 1960 biblical book of exodus 3. The book of exodus describes the exodus of the israelites from the land of egypt. Exodus from egypt famous stories, bible trivia bible quiz. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. Mosey on to exodus, a word that means exit a major hint. The book of exodus records the events of gods spectacular deliverance of israels people from egyptian slavery, as well as their establishment as a nation. Answers are available by completing the online version of the bible quiz and then requesting to have the answers emailed to you. Just like god delivered the israelites from enslavement, he delivers us from sin, death and evil.

The book of exodus questions bible truths homepage. This was such a significant event in the history of israel and ultimately in god plans of redemption that it warrants its own book. The book of exodus biblebee quiz cards game january 1, 2004 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. Free interactive bible quizzes with answers and high score tables. If youre not so sure about which bible books are which, think instead about. A fun way to see how much you know about the bible whilst complementing your bible study. Route of exodusegyptian historyhardcover 9788772477084.

Consider particularly the question of the number of books in the bible. What egyptology can contribute today in assessing the sojourn in egypt at the recent out of egypt. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Scholars find 3 major historical problems with the book of exodus. The first five books of the bible are together known as the pentateuch see introduction to genesis. The exodus forms the basis of the easter jewish holiday of passover independence day 4. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately. The bible verses are taken from the american standard bible.

Bible quizzes about the book of exodus the masters house. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study. Prior to the book of exodus, the only legal sections in the bible are the short commands contained in the various covenants with adam, noah, abraham, isaac, and jacob, including the law of circumcision gen 17. There is more evidence for the historicity of the scriptures than for the existence of plato, socrates, and aristotle put together. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the. Page 4 the book of exodus what did moses do to the egyptian in exodus 2. In the 480 th year after the children of israels exodus from the land of egypt in the fourth year of solomons reign over israel, in. If one is prepared to accept the historicity of the bible, determining the date of the exodus from the bible is very straightforward. Exodus fun, chapterbychapter, bible quizzes about the book of exodus.

Exodus is the second of five books comprising the pentateuch, the torah law, or the five books of moses. Then click the score button at bottom to check your answers. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Its alarming to us at probe ministries to see the drop in biblical literacy among americans. The exodus story shapes the entire rest of the bible. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. Which one of these books is not classed as a book of history. If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied. Chapters 118 narrate the history of the egyptian bondage, the exodus from. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Start studying old testament history, summer, quiz. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century. What did the mother do with the baby after he was 3 months old. What did the king of egypt ask the hebrew midwives to do.

It will give you a good feel for your breadth and depth of scriptural knowledge. The more accurate title of the last book of the bible is the revelation of god. Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to gods people. What were the historical circumstances of that transition. You may want to include information about your church and then use the book. Its the point at which god and the israelitesthe two biggest characters of the hebrew bibleget to know each other. Book of exodus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway.

Page 4 the book od exodus what did pharaoh sought to do to moses in exodus 2. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction the book of exodus is the second book of the torah or pentateuch, the first five books of the old testament. Exodus 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Aaron is described in the book of exodus of the hebrew scriptures old testament as a son. The book of exdus relates entirely to the exodus of israel from egypt and the establishment of israel as gods people. What are the 3 major historical problems with the book of exodus. This exciting new book supports the biblical story of the exodus. The figure of aaron as it is now found in the pentateuch, the first five books of the. The bread was unleavened, not no yeast and it says they were strangers in egypt not foreigners. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. How old was moses when he led the children of israel out of egypt. Exodus exodus, book of eerdmans dictionary of the bible exodus, book of eerdmans bible dictionary. Israels exodus between text and memory, history and imagination manfred bietak, director emeritus of the institute of egyptology at the university of vienna, delivered the lecture on the historicity of the exodus. Today i will provide a chunk from my forthcoming book on the bible about the exodus event under moses, in which moses led the children of israel out from their slavery in egypt and a great miracle transpired at the parting of the sea of reeds traditionally called the red sea, where the children of israel were allowed to cross on dry land.

But when it comes to the biblewell, lets just say that its above your pay grade. Which sea did moses and the israelites cross with the help of god. It takes the story of the israelites from their presence in and oppression by egypt up to the reception of the divine law that occupies the entire book of leviticus and much of numbers. Which one of these books is not classed as a book of.