ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY: LESSON 1 WORKSHEET

LESSON 1 QUESTIONS



1. What is the “stage” or setting for these books?


2. What periods of time are covered in the books of Chronicles?


3. State the one line theme for each book:

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b. 2 Chronicles: _____________________________________________________

c. Ezra: ___________________________________________________________

d. Nehemiah: _______________________________________________________

e. Esther: __________________________________________________________

4. How many volumes make up the books of Chronicles in the original Hebrew Bible?


5. What are the two main divisions in 1 Chronicles?

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6. What are the two main divisions in 2 Chronicles?

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7. How many kings of Judah were there?


8. What is the main purpose of the books of Chronicles?


9. What year does the book of Ezra begin?

10. What do 2 Chronicles and Ezra have in common?


11. What are the three main divisions in Ezra?

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12. What book was Nehemiah originally part of?


13. Who is most likely the author of Nehemiah?


14. What are the two main divisions in Nehemiah?

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15. Where does Esther fit chronologically?


16. What is unique about the book of Esther in relation to all the other books of the Bible?


17. What is the predominant attribute of God seen in the book of Esther?


18. List the 5 prime characters in the book of Esther.

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19. What Jewish feast was instituted as a result of the events recorded in the book of Esther?


20. In what month of the year does the feast of Purim take place? Do the Jews still celebrate this feast?