Module 4: Week 4 — Tower of Babel and the Nations
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 4: Week 4.
1. Why are Genesis 10 and 11 “significant” chapters?
Genesis 10 and 11 may be historically accurate; they name many nations. Therefore, the Old
Testament seems to adopt a universal outlook, yet doubts linger.
2. T/F— “It would be incorrect to simply identify Hamites with Africans.” Explain your
answer.
True. Ham is not the father of African people, but he seems linked to Egyptians. The Bible does
name Ham when it talks about Egypt, yet it does not list other African groups under that name.
Psalm 105:23 mentions Israel entering Egypt, and Jacob staying in the land called Ham. The
Canaan may be viewed as Ham's seed. Cush and Phut appear as African tribes descending from
Ham. Even places like Iran and Iraq are very still counted his offspring.
3. Who is Nimrod? Be thorough.
Nimrod, Cush’s son, Ham’s grandson, was called a strong hunter for the Lord. He's seemed to
like building structures in ancient lands
sometimes.
4. T/F—The Flood only destroyed sinful men, not sinful nature. Explain your answer.
True. The flood wiped out everyone, because they were called sinful. Yet the water appears
to
spare the sinful nature itself, only killing the sinful people. Genesis 9:20-29 shows a harsh
picture. When people choose freedom, their own flaws pull them down, even if they know
maybe the divine truth.
5. What language is often considered the original language of all languages?
Did the flood really wipe out all people because they were sinful? Some think it only killed
sinful men, leaving sinful nature untouched—a grim reminder from verses 9:20-29. When we let
change rule, our flawed nature drags us down despite holy truth and what we learn still.
6. What is a ziggurat?
Ziggurats seem massive, stepped temple towers.
7. Why did God judge the people for building the tower?
God punished those people when they built the tower, disobeying his laws.
8. How does Davis relate this event (Babel) to Pentecost?
According to Davis Babel links to Pentecost, perhaps suggesting the Spirit s language hints the
gospel isn’t bound by any culture or tongue; it may reach everyone regardless of nation in all
places.
9. T/F—The genealogies are the exact dates for the patriarchs and contain no gaps. Explain
your answer.
False. Those genealogies probably don’t give exact dates for patriarchs. They also seem to
have
gaps from schematic arrangement.
10. Why is it important to emphasize the idea of “one blood” today (Acts 17:26)?
We share one blood, a basic fact. It appears we descend from a single source—God. That
seems
important for society today as
well.
11. How old was Abram when he entered Canaan?
Abraham was seventy-five years of age when he entered Canaan.
12. Why is the mention of Nahor important?
Nahor matters, maybe, since that's where Isaac’s future wife apparently got selected, though
details stay vague today.
13. Discuss the different ways Sarai is related to Abram. Sarah is Abram’s wife, and also his half-
sister.
14. What emphasis is placed on Sarai in Gen 11:29 — 30?
Seems like Genesis 11:29-30 focuses mainly on Sarah, who appears barren, perhaps
emphasizing that her.
15. How old is Abraham when Jacob is born?
Abraham may've been 160 when Jacob arrived.
16. What is happening historically in Egypt during Abraham’s life?
Egypt may have entered a time of disorder, called the First Intermediate
Period.
It likely spanned the Seventh through Eleventh Dynasties, therefore marking
instability.
17. What is happening historically in Palestine during Abraham’s life?
Palestine may have faced massive ruin, leaving almost nothing still visible today.
18. “Abram” means. The father of elevation or exalted father.
19. “Abraham” means. Father of a great number
20. Why does Glueck believe Abraham existed during this period?
Glueck noticed a sharp drop in settlement numbers from the 19th to the 13th century B.C.,
maybe linked to the violent raid described in Genesis 14. Also, the four eastern rulers named
there seem line up with roughly 2100-1700 B.C., though exact dating remains uncertain, and
still sparks debate today presently.
21. After watching the presentation, discuss the limitations of archaeology in interpreting
the Bible?
Seems archaeology hints at stories, yet probably not enough verify Bible's full theological claims
outright.
Citations
Vitalsource Bookshelf Online. (n.d.).
https://libertyonline.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781879215795
