Question
Because it includes declarations like “I form the light, and create darkness,” historical critics identify this section as reflecting full monotheism rather than mere monolatry. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this section of a canonical book. Because it mentions the name “Cyrus,” critics suppose this section was written during the exile by a different author than the book’s namesake, who had lived during the reign of Hezekiah.
ANSWER: Deutero-Isaiah [or Second Isaiah; prompt on Isaiah; reject “Proto-Isaiah” or “Trito-Isaiah” or “First Isaiah” or “Third Isaiah”]
[10m] Some critics isolate Isaiah chapters 21-27 as a post-exilic precursor of this genre. This genre of prophecy often features angels and eschatological judgement, and it is exemplified by Enoch and the latter half of Daniel.
ANSWER: apocalyptic literature [or apocalypse; accept Isaiah Apocalypse]
[10e] From ancient times critics have argued that the Hebrew word almah in Isaiah 7:14 has been mistranslated as referring to one of these people. Matthew quotes that verse as “[one of these people] shall conceive, and bear a son.”
ANSWER: a virgin [or parthenos]
<JF, Religion (Christianity)>
Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Tuahology | Trielectic Materialists | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Quining Quem Quaeritis | Hawk the Herald Angels Tuah | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| The Book of Coming Forth by Gay | The Waterloo Queens | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | N | 4 | 17.50 | 100% | 75% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | Y | 3 | 23.33 | 100% | 100% | 33% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 6 | 20.00 | 100% | 50% | 50% |