“J” Yahwist source

Author sees God with human qualities (anthropomorphisms)

“E” Elohist source

Author sees God as transcendent and communicates through
dreams.

“D” Deuteronomist source

Author is concerned with Israel’s law and covenant.

“P” Priestly source

Author emphasizes God’s holiness, sacrificial system, genealogies,
etc

Know what event Hanukkah celebrates.

The Jewish celebration of the victorious cleansing of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in 164 BC
and its rededication.

Know who is the dominant figure in the Exodus event (same as the Ten Commandments).

Moses

Know which King was the first King of Israel who was rejected by God for his disobedience.

Saul

Know which King of Israel was given a promise that his dynasty will last forever.

David

Know which King of Israel was known for his wisdom and wealth and for building a temple.

Solomon

Know the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

Mount Sinai

In the Book of Amos, what did the LORD know? (Amos 5:12)

Yes, I know how many are your crimes,
how grievous your sins:
Oppressing the just, accepting bribes,
Turning away the needy at the gate.

In the Book of Amos, what will the day of the LORD be for the enemies of the Lord? (Amos 5:20)

Truly, the day of the LORD will be darkness, not light
gloom without any brightness!

J

Yahwist source

E

Elohist source

D

Deuteronomist source

P

Priestly source