Basics of Sacred Scripture
What are the two ways God's truth is revealed to us?
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
What is the name for the four books that tell the story of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and Resurrection?
The Gospels.
Which religion is Christianity rooted in?
Judaism.
What is the “Good News” that Jesus' disciples spread after His death?
The Gospel message about Jesus and His saving work.
What are the two main sections of the Bible called?
The Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and the Christian Scriptures (New Testament).
What are the letters written to early Christian communities called?
Epistles.
Who was the first person named in the information sheet with whom God established a sacred covenant?
Abraham.
What is Oral Tradition?
The passing on of stories and teachings by word of mouth, such as the disciples sharing stories about Jesus.
What is the term for sacred writings written by human beings under the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
Inspired writings.
Which apostle wrote early Christian letters after travelling to different Christian communities?
Saint Paul.
What does the word “Gentile” mean?
Someone who is not Jewish.
What does the “Canon of Scripture” refer to?
The collection of 73 books that make up the Catholic Bible.
According to Catholic teaching, who is the complete and final revelation of God?
Jesus Christ, the Word of God.
What three Gospels are called the Synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
What did Mary and Joseph teach Jesus about as He grew up?
The Hebrew Scriptures, the stories of the Patriarchs, Moses, and the Law, including the Ten Commandments.
Name two criteria used to determine which writings belonged in the Canon of Scripture.
Any two of apostolic origin, community acceptance, use in early Christian worship, and consistency with the Hebrew Scriptures.
How many books make up the Catholic Bible, and how many belong to the Christian Scriptures?
73 books in total, with 27 in the Christian Scriptures.
What is an Evangelist, and what does the word mean?
A Gospel writer; the word means “messenger of Good News.”
In Saint Paul's olive tree analogy, what does the root represent, and what does the analogy teach Christians about Judaism?
The root represents the Jewish faith and its spiritual heritage. Christianity depends on these Jewish roots, so Christians should recognize and respect their connection to Judaism.
Explain one major difference between the focus of the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Scriptures.
The Hebrew Scriptures focus on God's saving work and covenant relationship with the Israelites across generations. The Christian Scriptures focus on Jesus' life, teachings, death, Resurrection, and saving work.