scripture chap 5
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 deuteronomic history | the 6 books of the Bible influenced in their language and theology by the book of Deuteronomy, including Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. |
| miracle warfare | the idea, unique to the Israelites, that God will fight, not just with them, but for them against their enemies |
| just war doctrine | teachings of the church that define the moral limits of warfare |
| judge | in ancient Israel, one who acted as a temporary military leader, as well as arbiter of disputes within and between tribes. Judges were also expected to remind the people of their responsibility to God. |
| levirate marriage | the marriage of a widow to a near relative of her deceased husband. The first male child of a levirate marriage would be considered the legal son of the widow's first husband. |
| Bet Av | the basic social unit of the Israelite society, a patriarchal household of immediate and extended family members. |
| mishpachah | the Hebrew word for a "clan" that was an association of related Bet Avs, gathered together to help with planting and harvesting, and with defense against aggressive neighbors. |
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