Biblical, Hesiod, Iliad and Odyssey Study Questions

Table of Contents

  Abstract  3

  Old Testament Study Questions:  4

  Hesiod’s Theogony Study Questions:  6

  The Iliad Study Questions:  7

  The Iliad Book XVIII Study Questions:  8

  The Odyssey Study Questions:  9

  The Odysseus Study Questions Part 2 :  10

  The Odyssey Study Questions Part 3 :  11

Abstract

This paper answers a variety of questions regarding several important texts. The story of Joseph, as well as the story of Job, is discussed from the Old Testament. The Gods of Hesiod’s Theogony are compared and contrasted with the God of Genesis. As well as what this text tells us about Greek society during this era. And, Homer’s two great works The Iliad and The Odyssey are also investigated.

1. Just as the story of Joseph is complex, so is Joseph himself. Joseph is an honest, forgiving, and self assured man. This self assurance and honesty is demonstrated each time he interprets a dream, relaying his interpretation to others, even when the truth is not what they would want to hear. His

forgiveness, as he forgave his brothers, is one of his most admirable traits, however, his certainty in his dream interpretations, without the use of censure and tact, almost comes across as arrogance.

2. In the end, the story of Joseph is one of forgiveness and faith. Israelite readers of yore as well as readers of the Old Testament today, can use this tale to inspire them to forgive their petty, and not so petty, differences with others and look for a higher purpose.

3. Job’s wife and friends used persuasive arguments to try to sway Job’s faith. Originally Job was a successful man; his life full of wealth, health and a growing family. When Satan took away his wealth, killed his children and then filled his