Exam 2 Helpful Hints Video

Here are a few helpful pointers from Macy and I on the 5 questions for Exam 2. Remember that you only have to do 3 of them!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSQ6ZIvMYi0

Helpful Hints Video Coming

I just recorded a 5 minute video with some helpful hints for the 5 exam questions below.

I’m editing it now, and it should be up sometime late this evening.

So, check back!

EXAM 2

Exams are due by Tuesday April 3 at 5pm EST.

Please reply to 3 of the following 5 questions using our class discussions, Tullock and any additional sources that you deem necessary (please cite).

Your responses should be in an essay format (meaning introduction, body paragraphs and a coherent conclusion).

Generally, your responses will be about 1-2 pages for each question.

The aim of your responses should be to show that you’ve been able to synthesize the information from the lectures with the textbook and your own personal experiences. So, please use specific details from your notes as well as general concepts from the story of the OT.

Please use correct grammar and spelling (spell checks). Please cite any sources that you use (footnotes or whatever format you’re accustomed to).

1. Based on our studies of the Deuteronomic History, how do you explain the account of the division of Israel in 1 Kings?

2. Solomon is portrayed as a wise and opulent king in the DH. How does the text account for his mistakes?

3. Compare and contrast the “conquest” of Palestine by the Israelites based in the books of Joshua and Judges.

4. How does Jeroboam seek to firmly establish the Northern Kingdom (Israel) apart from the Southern Kingdom (Judah)? How does the Deuteronomic Historian judge these actions?

5. What events lead up to the creation of the monarchy in Judges and 1 Samuel? Be sure to indicate and include significant figures and events in your response.

We will not have a formal class meeting next Tuesday (or Thursday due to Easter Break), but I will be on campus (in the classroom) if you have questions.

In the meantime, email me or call me if you have any questions!

Grades

Your grades from the last two reading quizzes will be posted sometime this evening.

Almost finished grading those.

I need a grading helper-monkey.

SBH

Extra Credit

Need some extra credit?

Here’s an easy way to earn a free 100 quiz grade (in case you’ve goofed up on some reading quizzes in the past or missed more than two).

In your own words, write a one page version of the story of Israel from the time of Abraham to David.  You can be completely creative (funny is encouraged but not necessary).  Of course, you don’t have to hit every event along the way, but include in your version of the story the things you think are most important.  You could even give voices to the people mentioned, but not elaborated upon in the text and tell the story from the point of view of the Egyptians or Philistines.

Most importantly, be creative and let me see that you’ve been able to synthesize what we’ve been discussing in class with the larger story of the Old Testament.

Extra Credit is due by 11:59 pm on Monday March 26 (no exceptions).

Don’t ask me for help, either.  This is your version of the story!

Reading Quiz Podcast: Solomon

Covering Tullock pages 160-170

MP3 File

SBL Student Style Guide

Here’s a link to the SBL Student Style Guide…

http://www.sbl-site.org/PDF/SBLHS_SS92804_Revised_ed.pdf 

You need to follow this style guide for your Analytic Papers due at the end of the semester, so make sure you review it and understand the details.

There’s a very helpful “Samples” part which starts on page 11 which I suggest taking a look at first.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Reading Quiz Review Questions (Thurs March 22)

Here are 10 possible questions for tomorrow’s reading quiz on Tullock pages 160-170…

1. How was Solomon’s reign more like that of other “Eastern” kings rather than like David’s reign?

2. In what ways was Solomon more ruthless than David?

3. What were Solomon’s strengths and weaknesses as a king?

4. What were the the major sections of Solomon’s Temple?

5. How did Solomon pay for his extensive and expensive building projects?

6. What did Solomon do with Abiathar and why?

7. Which prophet was a descendent of Abiather?

8. Which neighboring king supplied building materials for the Temple?

9. What is the problem posed by 1 Kings 6:1 in terms of chronology?

10. Who or what were Jachin and Boaz?

Exam 2

Our next exam on the syllabus is scheduled for March 27, which is next week.

Would you rather go ahead with that date or move the exam to April 3 (just before Easter break)?

Comment below and let me know. We’ll figure it out by class this Tuesday.

Next Week: 1 and 2 Kings

Next week we’re covering the books of Kings (which is my specialty).

I’m incredibly excited, so bring your thinking cap and brains to class because we’re going to have a great week.

See you Tuesday!