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1
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What are the three types of parallelism in Hebrew poetry?

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Synonymous, Antithetic, Stair-step [Text pg. 106]

2
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What is Synonymous parallelism?

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The second line is similar to the first (eg. The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork) [Text pg. 106]

3
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What is Antithetic parallelism?

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The second line articulates a contrast to the first (eg. For the wicked shall be cut off; but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land) [Text pg. 106]

4
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What is stair-step parallelism?

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The second line takes the thought a step further (eg. For the Lord is a great God; and a great King above all Gods) [Text pg. 106]

5
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Other names for the book of psalms

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“Psalter” (Based on Latin title meaning stringed instrument) or “Book of praises” (Hebrew translation, reflecting the use of the psalms in worship) [Text pg. 107]

6
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Origin of the name of the book of Psalms

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Greek title meaning songs [Text pg. 107]

7
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The Psalter is arranged into how many psalms, in how many collections?

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150 psalms
5 Collections
[Text pg. 107]

8
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The two major types of psalms:

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Praise, Lament

9
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Hebrew term for wisdom

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khokmah

10
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Hebrew term for proverb

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mashal

11
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Which book of the bible speaks of woman wisdom and dame folly?

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proverbs

12
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Hebrew title for Ecclesiastes

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Qoheleth