The Bronze Bow Questions on Joel
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In "The Bronze Bow," what impossible task are Joel, Daniel, and Thacia hoping to accomplish?
Joel, Daniel, and Thacia hope to achieve the seemingly impossible task of freeing the Jewish people from Roman oppression. They vow to fight for Israel's liberation, inspired by a scripture passage...
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How does Malthace's opinion about the Roman occupation in Bronze Bow compare and contrast to Joel and Daniel's view?
It is clear from the first chapter that Malthace has a very different view of the Roman occupation than Joel, but she does share certain views with her brother and Daniel.
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The Oath made by Daniel, Joel, and Thacia in The Bronze Bow
In The Bronze Bow, Daniel, Joel, and Thacia make an oath to fight for the liberation of Israel from Roman rule. They vow to dedicate their lives to the cause of freedom and to support one another in...
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How would you describe Joel's character in The Bronze Bow?
Joel from the start of this excellent novel is paired up with Daniel. They are both eighteen years old and appear together in the first chapter. Likewise, both Joel and Daniel are filled with...
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Comparing the similarities and differences among the boys, including Daniel and Joel, in The Bronze Bow
In The Bronze Bow, the boys, including Daniel and Joel, share a common desire for freedom from Roman oppression. Daniel is driven by anger and a quest for revenge, while Joel is more thoughtful and...
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Joel reads a passage to Daniel and Thacia in The Bronze Bow
In The Bronze Bow, Joel reads a passage from the Book of Enoch to Daniel and Thacia. This passage speaks of a future deliverer who will free Israel from oppression. The reading reinforces their...
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In The Bronze Bow, why do Joel and Daniel initially think Rosh wants names of banquet attendees?
Joel is enamored with Rosh, as Daniel was at the beginning, because he sees the hillside bandit as representation of rebellion against the Romans. He believes that Rosh is fighting for the cause of...
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What does the bronze bow symbolize for Daniel, Joel, and Malthace?
The words of Joel to Daniel can help us answer this question: God is my strong refuge, And has made my way safe. He made my feet like hinds’ feet, And set me secure on the heights. He trains my...
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Who does Daniel meet on the mountain in Chapter 1 of The Bronze Bow?
Joel bar Hezron climbs the mountain because he wants to see the view, and he brings his sister Malthace along. Daniel appears on the mountaintop and Joel immediately recognizes him. Malthace is not...
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Joel's motivation to follow and listen to Jesus in The Bronze Bow
Joel is motivated to follow and listen to Jesus because he is inspired by Jesus' message of love and redemption. Joel sees Jesus as a potential leader who can bring about the change he desires for...
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Is spending time with Joel and Thacia causing a change in Daniel in The Bronze Bow?
Daniel is beginning to change. His world has already expanded by making his first real friends, Joel and Malthace ("Thacia"), who, unlike Rosh, truly care about his well being. They feed him, care...
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In The Bronze Bow, why did Joel's father welcome Daniel after discovering their work for Rosh?
It is in Chapter 20 that Joel tells Daniel, his friend, that his father has had a change of heart concerning his son's friendship with Daniel, whom he knows to be a rebel working in league with...
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Sacrifices made by Joel and Daniel for the cause and for each other in The Bronze Bow
In The Bronze Bow, Joel and Daniel make significant sacrifices for their cause and each other. Joel risks his life to gather information for the resistance, and Daniel sacrifices his personal desires...
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What lesson does Joel learn in The Bronze Bow?
In The Bronze Bow, Joel learns the lesson that people are not always what they appear to be and that hatred is not the answer to anything. When Joel is captured by the Romans while spying for Rosh,...
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Jesus' influence on Joel in The Bronze Bow
Jesus' influence on Joel in The Bronze Bow is profound, leading him to reconsider his views on violence and revenge. Initially driven by a desire for rebellion, Joel gradually adopts Jesus' teachings...
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What childhood dreams did the main characters in The Bronze Bow have?
Since they were children, Daniel, Joel, and Thacia all imagined Israel’s deliverance from the Romans by a messiah. All three of them imagined that a messiah would appear in the mountain overlooking...
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In The Bronze Bow, why do Daniel and Joel believe Jesus needs a warning?
Daniel and Joel believe Jesus needs a warning because they fear for his safety. They are concerned that Jesus's growing influence and teachings might attract the attention of the Roman authorities,...
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What are the character traits of Joel and Malthace in chapter 1 of The Bronze Bow?
Key information we are given about Joel and Malthace in the opening chapter of this book concerns the fact that they are both twins. In addition, we know that they, unlike Daniel, come from a...
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Daniel's Relationship with Joel and Malthace in The Bronze Bow
In The Bronze Bow, Daniel's interactions with Joel and Malthace significantly impact his beliefs and emotions. Initially entrenched in his life with Rosh and the Zealots, Daniel experiences a shift...
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Character Dynamics between Joel and Rosh in The Bronze Bow
The character dynamics between Joel and Rosh in The Bronze Bow are complex. Joel initially admires Rosh's resistance against Roman oppression, but over time he becomes disillusioned with Rosh's...
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What does Hezron believe about God's kingdom, and how do Joel and Daniel's views differ?
In Chapter 5, Daniel is invited to eat dinner with Hezron and his children. Daniel makes several remarks chastising the Jewish people for living peacefully under Roman occupation. Hezron agrees...
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In The Bronze Bow, what plan do Joel and Thacia devise to gather information covertly?
I take it that you are referring to Chapter Sixteen of this excellent novel, when Daniel, Joel and Thacia meet to discuss how they can gain the names of the rich who are going to be away from home...
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Is Hezron Joel's house in "The Bronze Bow"? Describe Hezron.
Joel's family name—bar Hezron—is what's called a patronymic. This is a name that's derived from your father. So from Joel's name we can conclude that he is the son of a man called Hezron. (Bar is...
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In The Bronze Bow, why is Joel's hatred towards the Romans intense?
Daniel has lived under Roman oppression all his life. Jews like himself are under Roman rule, and are forced to abide by confiscatory taxes and unfair laws that make them third-class citizens....
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Why must Joel have an occupation in The Bronze Bow?
Joel must now care for his emotionally disturbed sister after the death of his grandmother. To do this, he must earn money. Having been an apprentice to an iron smith and with Simon's departure...
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Joel and Malthace's Role and Conflicts in The Bronze Bow
In The Bronze Bow, Joel and Malthace are twin siblings who play significant roles in the story. They disagree on moving to Capernaum and the trustworthiness of Daniel, a new acquaintance. While Joel...