Week 3: The Historical Books - Joshua, Judges, Samuel

Lecture Notes

This week, we explore the historical books of the Old Testament: Joshua, Judges, and Samuel. These books cover the history of Israel from the conquest of Canaan through the establishment of the monarchy.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapters 5-7 of *Encountering the Old Testament*.

Quiz

1. Who succeeded Moses as the leader of Israel?
Joshua
Samuel
David
Solomon

2. What was the major theme of the Book of Judges?
Israel's kingship
Israel's cycles of sin and redemption
The conquest of Canaan
Israel's exile

3. Who was the last judge of Israel?
Samuel
Gideon
Samson
Deborah

4. Which king of Israel was anointed by Samuel?
Saul
David
Solomon
Hezekiah

5. The Book of Samuel is primarily concerned with the transition from:
The judgeship to the monarchy
The covenant to the exile
Israel's prosperity to their fall
Israel's unity to division

Writing Activity

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