The main body of the story of the Judges revolves around __________ cycles of apostasy, repentance, and deliverance.Group of answer choicesThreeSixFourEight

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon’s foolish vow.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Jephthah’s immoral relationship with foreign women.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Samson’s disdain for his Nazarite vow.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

The books of _____________ form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings.Group of answer choices1 and 2 Samuel1 and 2 Kings1 and 2 ChroniclesJudges and Ruth

Emma was convicted of larceny and is currently undergoing therapy. She is visited by a counselor on a regular basis and also receives vocational and educational training to help her reintegrate with society. In the context of the goals of punishment, this scenario best exemplifies __________.Group of answer choicesretributionrehabilitationselective incapacitationgeneral deterrence