Classifying & Arranging Books
What are the three sections of the Hebrew Bible, which form the acronym TaNaK?
The Law (Torah), The Prophets (Nevi'im), and The Writings (Ketuvim).
What is the meaning of the term "canon" in relation to Scripture?
An official list of books accepted as Holy Scripture.
Literally: Rule/ Standard
What are the five main types of literature found in the Old Testament?
Pentateuch (law), history, wisdom literature, prophetic books, and apocalyptic literature.
What is the central theme of the Old Testament, as described in the reading?
A loving relationship through history between a people and their God.
What does the term "salvation history" describe?
God's presence and work throughout all of human history
What are the four classifications of books in the Catholic Old Testament, as mentioned in the New American Bible?
The Pentateuch, historical books, wisdom books, and prophetic books.
What is the literal meaning of the term "deuterocanonical"?
"Of the second canon"
The books of Joshua and Judges fall under which type of literature?
Historical books
How is the Bible described as being different from other books?
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and must be read in the sacred spirit in which it was written
Approximately what time period were the books of the Old Testament written?
Roughly between 1000 BC and 150 BC
True or False: The books of the Old Testament are arranged in chronological order, with the oldest books appearing first.
False.
The books are not in chronological order
What is the Greek word that means "hidden," and is the name of a separate section in some Protestant Bibles that includes the deuterocanonical books?
Apocrypha
Which type of literature is intended to guide people in learning lessons about human life and includes books like Psalms, Proverbs, and Job?
Wisdom literature
BONUS!
What does this biblical citation mean?
Gen 3:2-4:7
Book of Genesis, Chapter 3, verse 2 through Chapter 4 verse 7
What historical event led to the Maccabean revolt, as described in the books of First and Second Maccabees?
The Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV's attempt to unite his territory through forced Hellenization
Which five books make up the Pentateuch, also known as the Law or Torah?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
What is the most common name for God in the Old Testament, which Moses first heard? What does this name mean?
YHWH (Yahweh), which is usually translated as "I am" or "I am the God who is".
The Covenant Code and the Deuteronomic Code are collections of laws found in which type of Old Testament literature?
The Pentateuch
The task of interpreting God's Word in Scripture and Tradition is entrusted to which teaching authority of the Church?
The Magisterium.
What significant event in AD 70 is mentioned in the readings?
The destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans
How many books are in the Catholic Bible? How many in the Old Testament? How many less are in the Hebrew Bible?
73
46
7
What is testament another word for?
Covenant
Highly Symbolic Visions that symbolize and reference God's intervention
Apocalyptic
Who help guide and inspire the authors of the Bible?
The Holy Spirit
Bonus!
What does this biblical citation mean?
Ex 4-6
Book of Exodus Chapter 4 through Chapte 6