HUMA 1710 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Apocalyptic Literature, Babylonian Captivity, Primeval History
Document Summary
First extant manuscript: dead sea scrolls (250 bce- 70 ce) Book has different order/parts for jews and for different christian groups. Jews - jesus is not a messiah, but is a prophet, still waiting for there messiah. Islam- jesus is a prophet, mohammed is messiah. Cultural history: story of jewish people: patriarchal fathers, journey to promised land, conquest, exile return. Sacred books are the word of god written by inspired men. To be followed as a spiritual guide. Events described as historically accurate: god created animals (deny evolution) : first woman were adam and eve: flood happened worldwide. Composed by human authors written over centuries. Has anti- human rights aspects not to be followed in modern day. Has parallels and responds to ancient literature of the near east. Appreciation of centuries of interpretive literature helps deepen meaning. Leads people out of egypt and slavery. Loose tribal confederacy in canaan: period of the judges.
