Biblical, Hesiod, Iliad and Odyssey Study Questions

Essay , 2003 , 12 Pages

Sociology - Religion

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Old Testament Study Questions:
• The Story of Joseph
• The Story of Job
• Hesiod's Theogony Study Questions:
• The Iliad Study Questions:
• The Iliad Book XVIII Study Questions:
• The Odyssey Study Questions:
• The Odysseus Study Questions Part 2:
• The Odyssey Study Questions Part 3:

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper explores several important texts by answering a variety of questions. It examines the stories of Joseph and Job from the Old Testament, comparing and contrasting the Gods of Hesiod's Theogony with the God of Genesis. Additionally, it investigates Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey.

• The nature of faith and resilience in the face of adversity
• The role of forgiveness and reconciliation in personal and societal contexts
• Comparative analysis of ancient Greek and Hebrew religious beliefs and practices
• Exploration of themes of heroism, leadership, and moral dilemmas in epic literature
• Insights into the social and cultural values of ancient societies reflected in these texts

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Old Testament Study Questions: This section examines the character of Joseph and his journey of forgiveness and faith, emphasizing his honesty, self-assurance, and ability to interpret dreams. It explores how the story of Joseph serves as an inspiration for readers to forgive others and find a higher purpose in life.
• The Story of Job: This section delves into the story of Job, a righteous man who faces immense suffering. It discusses the arguments of Job's wife and friends who try to sway his faith, highlighting Job's unwavering faith even in the face of death. The section concludes with an analysis of Job's heroism and the broader message of the story regarding God's plan and trusting in his will.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this paper is on biblical studies, ancient Greek mythology, epic poetry, and the examination of key themes such as faith, forgiveness, heroism, cultural values, and the nature of divine power. The paper draws on important texts like the Old Testament, Hesiod's Theogony, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

• College: University of Phoenix
• Author: Kimberly Wylie (Author)
• Publication Year: 2003
• Pages: 12
• Catalog Number: V60901
• ISBN (eBook): 9783638544689
• ISBN (Book): 9783640338115
• Language: English
• Tags: Biblical, Hesiod, Iliad, Odyssey, Study, Questions