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SOJOURN IN THE NEGEB 20:1--21:34
In what way was the coyenant confirmed in this
instance?
What was the purpose of Abraham’s gift of the seven
ewe-lambs?
Give Dr. Speiser’s explanation of the etymology of
the name “Beersheba.”
What claim apparently was validated by Abimelech‘s
acceptance of the seven ewe-lambs?
In what sense is Beersheba said to have been “in the
land of the Philistines”?
Explain the significance of Abraham’s planting of the
tamarisk tree in Beersheba. Is there any significant
evidence that this was in a grove or that the place
was the locus of a pagan cult?
What general forms do ?rzenzoriaZs take in Scripture?
That is, what are the different kinds?
Explain the significance of the name El Olmn.
Restate Lange’s exposition of the significance of this
name.
How many years did Abraham spend in this region,
in comparison with the length of his sojourn near
He bron ?
Why is the word “sojourn” so significant in explaining
Abraham’s movements?
Explain what is meant by the Allegory of Sarah and
Hagar.
List the essential features of this allegory.
Review the section of Part Thirty which has to do
with “circumcision of the heart,” showing precisely
what Scripture teaches spiritual circumcision to be.
What reasons are given by Dungan for’ not practising
what is called “infant baptism”? How is “infant
baptism” related to “spiritual circurnsision”? ’
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