Religion
Divine revelation
The disclosure of divine truth to humanity.
Noahic covenant
The covenant God made with Noah after the flood, promising never to destroy the earth by water again.
Monotheism
The belief in one God.
Gospels
The first four books of the New Testament that tell the story of Jesus' life and teachings.
Purity laws
Regulations in religious texts that dictate what is considered clean or unclean.
Natural revelation
Knowledge of God and spiritual matters can be discovered through nature and reason.
Abrahamic covenant
The covenant between God and Abraham, promising land, descendants, and blessing.
New Testament
The second part of the Christian Bible, focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus and the early church.
Acts of the Apostles
A book in the New Testament that details the early church's history and the spread of the Gospel.
Temple
The holy place of worship in Jerusalem, central to Jewish religious life.
Salvation history
The narrative of God's saving actions throughout history.
Mosaic covenant
The covenant established between God and the Israelites at Mount Sinai, including the Ten Commandments.
Old Testament
The first part of the Christian Bible, containing texts sacred in both Judaism and Christianity.
Letters/Epistles
Letters written by apostles to various early Christian communities, addressing theological issues and guidance.
Holy of holies
The innermost and most sacred area of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.
Original sin
The fallen state of human nature inherited from Adam and Eve.
Davidic covenant
The promise made by God to David that his descendants would rule Israel forever.
Canon
The official list of books recognized as scripture.
Book of Revelation
The final book of the New Testament, containing apocalyptic visions and prophecies.
Pharisees
A Jewish sect known for strict adherence to the Law and oral traditions.
Covenants
Agreements between God and His people, often with promises and obligations.
Paschal mystery
The passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
Oral tradition
The process of passing down stories and teachings verbally before they were written down.
Apocrypha
Books not included in the canonical Bible, often considered non-canonical.
Sadducees
A Jewish sect that was active in the Temple and rejected oral traditions.