Quiz for Document 2-5: Book of Isaiah: Blessings for Cyrus (ca. 550 B.C.E.)

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   According to the Hebrew prophet Isaiah, how did the Hebrews view Cyrus?

   A.

   As a servant of God

   B.

   As the son of God

   C.

   As an evil man

   D.

   As their rightful king

   According to the Hebrew prophet Isaiah, how did the Hebrews view Cyrus?

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   According to the Hebrew prophet Isaiah, which of the following was true of Cyrus?

   A.

   He was doomed to eventual defeat and damnation.

   B.

   He was a wicked man who did God’s will.

   C.

   He was a true Hebrew.

   D.

   He did not acknowledge the Hebrew God as his sole God.

   According to the Hebrew prophet Isaiah, which of the following was true of Cyrus?

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   Why did God help Cyrus?

   A.

   For the sake of all mankind

   B.

   Because he hoped Cyrus would convert

   C.

   Because Cyrus was his son

   D.

   For the sake of the Hebrews

   Why did God help Cyrus?