Key Terms
Define lament
A prayer that expresses grief or sorrow
What pattern of specific events in human history in which God reveals His presence and saving actions to humanity?
Salvation History
Who were the authors of Sacred Scripture?
Human authors who were inspired by the Holy Spirit
Who is the first biblical Patriarch?
Abraham
Why are the Gospels at the heart of all Scripture
Source and life of teachings of Jesus Christ
Define Paschal Mystery
The Paschal Mystery is the mystery of Jesus Christ's suffering, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
What gathering refers to the Church's bishops who meet to address pressing matters in the Church?
Ecumenical Council
When were the Gospels roughly written?
60+ years AD
What was Abraham promised?
He would have as "many descendants as the stars in the sky" which references a long bloodline (Twelve Tribes of Israel)
Describe Pentecost.
The feast day that Christians celebrate as the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to guide the Church; occurs 50 days after Easter.
Define Apostolic Succession
The process by which the Apostles have passed on their authority to their successors, the bishops of the Church
Who turned away from God when He called them into a loving union?
Adam and Eve
The official collection of books that make up the books in the Bible; canon refers to "rule" in Greek
The eleven men and one woman who served the Hebrew people as tribal leaders, military commanders, and settled disputes are known as
Judges
Describe the Pauline letters.
13 letters that Paul wrote to communities. In these letters, Paul offers advice, words of encouragement and reminds society of our teachings. In doing so, Paul hopes to spread the Word.
Define Magisterium
The Pope and all the bishops in union with him under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
What is a visible form of manifestation or appearance of God to humans?
A theophany
What is the criteria for determining the Canon?
Apostolic origin, universal acceptance, liturgical use, and consistencies with other Christian and Jewish writings
Who aided in the Battle of Jericho?
Joshua
Name four of the seven signs that the Gospel of John points to as evidence of Jesus' divinity.
Jesus changed water into wine at Cana, Jesus restored the health of an official’s son, Jesus healed a paralytic, Jesus multiplied loaves and fish to feed the thousands, Jesus walking on water, Jesus restoring sight to a blind man, Jesus raised Lazarus to life
Define Incarnation
The mystery of the Son of God becoming fully human while remaining fully divine.
Provide another example, aside from Adam and Eve, about Salvation History.
Open to interpretation
Name the genres of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Books of Law, Historical, Prophetic and Wisdom Literature (OT); Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Pauline Letters and Apocalyptic/Revelation (NT)
What were the two locations that Moses experienced God's Divine Revelation?
Mount Horeb and Mount Sinai
How does the Gospel of John start and why does he start it that way?
"In the beginning..."
John's gospel starts this way to tie back to the OT, more specifically the Genesis accounts in which God, as our Creator, intentionally crafted the earth and humanity as stewards of creation.