Chapter 21 Self-Quiz

Returns from Exile Ezra 1–2 and Isaiah 34–35 and 40–55

. After succeeding his father Labashi-Marduk to the throne, Nabonidus became the last king of Babylon.

. Zerubbabel was a descendant of David.

. The P source interprets the Babylonian exile as justified punishment for Israel's disobedience.

. The D source shows an understanding of Babylonian myths and makes extensive use of them in its texts.

. In the book of Ezra, Cyrus is commanded by God to release Israel and to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

. Nebuchadrezzar's son, ______________, released King Jehoiachin from prison in the first year of his reign.

. Under the Persian empire, Judah was known as the province of:

. During the exilic period, the _____ sources underwent a major development.

. In 561 BCE _________ was released from a Babylonian prison, possibly reviving hopes in the restoration of the Davidic dynasty.

. All of the following are factors that demonstrate that Second Isaiah is later than First Isaiah except:

. In Second Isaiah, the author imagines that the procession out of exile will be led by:

. The capital of the Persian empire was:

. In Second Isaiah, Marduk is often referred to by the title:

. P suggests the observance of all as a means to preserving religious identity in a foreign land except:

. The image of Yahweh as a mother or midwife appears in all of the following except:

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