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JOSEPH’S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL NAGGALAMA

S.5 – BEGINNING OF TERM II EXAMINATIONS –
DIVINITY PAPER 1
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

NAME: …………………………………………………………………. STREAM: ……………..

INDEX NUMBER: ……………………………………………………..

INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt FOUR questions.

1. To what extent are the first three chapters of Genesis mythical? (25mks)

2. (a) Compare the creation stories as recorded in the book of Genesis. (15mks)
(b) Account for the existence of differences in the two creation accounts. (10mks)

3. (a) Discuss the main features of the Abrahamic Covenant. (13mks)

(b) Discuss the importance of Abraham in the New Testament. (12mks)

4. (a) Analyse how Moses’ background was a preparation for his future work. (13mks)
(b) Discuss the significance of the call of Moses to the Israelites. (12mks)

5. (a) Describe how the covenant box was supposed to be made. (13mks)
(b) Show the importance of the arc of the covenant to Israel. (12mks)

6. (a) Justify the view that sacrifices were fundamental in the Israelite community. (13mks)
(b) Why were the prophets critical to the ritual of sacrifices in Israel ? (12mks)

7. (a) Discuss the theme of blessings and curses as recorded in Deuteronomy 28. (13mks)
(b) What explanation would be given in African tradition if an elder had been faced with
disaster ? (12mks)

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