What This Document Is
This document is a completed review guide for the final exam in REL 1310: Christian Scriptures, offered at Baylor University. It’s designed to help students consolidate their understanding of key concepts, figures, and events covered throughout the course, specifically focusing on the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. It takes the form of identified terms and concepts, rather than full questions and answers.
Why This Document Matters
This review is valuable for students preparing for a comprehensive final exam. It’s particularly useful for those who benefit from having core material summarized and organized for efficient study. It serves as a focused checklist to identify areas needing further review before the exam. This document is intended for students currently enrolled in REL 1310 at Baylor University.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This review guide is *not* a substitute for attending lectures, completing assigned readings, or engaging with course materials. It provides a condensed overview and does not offer in-depth explanations or analyses. It is a memory aid, not a teaching tool. It does not include New Testament content.
What This Document Provides
The full review guide includes:
* Identification of the sections within the Hebrew Bible (TANAK) and the Old Testament (Pentateuch, History, Psalms & Wisdom Literature).
* Summaries of the four major covenants (Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic), including conditions, recipients, and historical context.
* Brief identifications of key terms and individuals, including Abram, the Ark of the Covenant, Babylon, Canon, David, the Deuteronomistic History, Diaspora, Esau, Hosea, Israel, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, Judges, Moses, Noah, the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, Pentateuch, Persia, Philistines, Prophet, Ruth, Samuel, Solomon, and the final plague.
* Definitions of concepts like “Hesed” and the significance of Jerusalem.
This preview only provides a listing of the topics covered; the full document contains the summarized identifications themselves.
