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Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence using a word from the following list:

A. creationismE. oral traditionAD. Pentateuch
B. Enuma ElishAB. original sinAE. primeval
C. DeuteronomicAC. PriestlyABC. sin
D. Israelites
1. From 1200 to 1000 B.C., the history and stories of ancient people were preserved through _______.
2. Of the four different traditions in the writings of the Pentateuch, the greatest influence is from _______ tradition, the final editors of the historical books.
3. God's covenant with Noah foreshadows God's covenant with the _______.
4. The most closely related myth to the Genesis creation story is a Babylonian epic called _______.
5. The _______ tradition includes updates to the religious laws from Moses' time.
6. The first five books of the Bible are called the _______, a word which means "five scrolls."
7. _______ history is the record of human events before the invention of writing. Genesis 1—11 is about this period of time.
8. _______ is the tracing of the origins of the world through a literal interpretation of the creation stories in the Bible.
9. The Genesis story of the Fall tells us that _______ is the act of the human will in revolt against God.
10. Our imperfect human condition, which we inherited from the first humans, is the result of _______.


True or false
Write "A" if the statement is true. Write "B" if the statement is false.

____ 11. The building of the Tower of Babel is an example of a sin of omission.
____ 12. The sin of Cain is an example of original sin.
____ 13. The religious truth found in the story of the Tower of Babel is that humans can never be totally independent or powerful; we will always need God.
____ 14. The story of Noah and the Great Flood mainly contains characteristics of the "P" Priestly tradition.
____ 15. Providence means divine guidance and care.
____ 16. All of the details in the Genesis stories are based in historical fact.
____ 17. The first great patriarch, or leader, of the people of Israel was Jacob.
____ 18. The code of Hammurabi was based on laws and customs that had existed in Sumerian communities for years.
____ 19. Abraham's son was Isaac.
____ 20. Isaac is fooled into giving his blessing to his son Esau.
____ 21. God gave Joseph the ability to interpret dreams.
____ 22. Saint Francis of Assisi is a good example of someone who honored God's care for Creation.


Essay
Choose one of the following to write about in detail.

1. Explain the role of humans regarding the environment according to Genesis. What does the Church teach on this subject today?





2. Tell the story of Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac. Then tell the story of Joseph's reconciliation with this brothers. How do the two stories parallel one another?





3. What is the covenant God made with Abraham? How did God remain faithful to his covenant in Abraham's lifetime? How did God remain faithful to Abraham's descendants?