Unit 1
The writer of the Bible
Who is God
Only translation of the bible permitted for catholic mass use
What is the New American Bible (NAB)
Greek for "Beginning"
What is Genesis
modern-day Israel/Palestine. Heaven is the ultimate, future Promised Land.
What is The Promised Land
Name meaning "Exalted Father"
What is Abram
These two are the only, beloved sons of their fathers
Who are Jacob and Jesus
The number of books in the Old Testament
What is 46 Books
The day animals and humans populated the Earth
What is the 6th day
A sign of the covenant (done to 8-day-old males) between God and His Chosen people
What is Circumcision
Name meaning "Father of a Multitude"
What is Abraham
The inner longing for god is written on this
What is The Heart
Number of books in the New Testament
What is 27 Books
The tendency and attraction to sin
What is Concupiscence
Having more than one wife or husband, which God warns us, it always leads to misery.
What is Polygamy
Name meaning "He who strives with or fights against God”
The order that the bible is created in
What is...
1. Actual Event
2. Oral Tradition
3. Written Tradition
The three tests for _____ of NT Books
a. Orthodox- Conforms to Christ’s message/teachings.
b. Apostolic- Originating with the 12 apostles or their companions.
c. Catholic- Universal.
What are the three tests for Canonicity of NT Books
The symbolic number of new beginnings in Scripture.
What is Eight
God’s three promises to Abraham
What are...
1. Land and a nation
2. Kingship and a name
3. Blessing for all nations
Plotted to kill Joseph out of jealousy.
Who is Judah
The guidance God provided the authors of The Bible to help them write the True Salvation message God wanted to say.
What is Divine Inspiration
The Catholic Church uses a _____ interpretation of Scripture.
What is Literal/Contextualist /Historical interpretation
The number of days of rain that signifies a period of trial and repentance.
What is forty
Joseph invites his all seventy members of his family to move to Egypt.
What is the end of Genesis
Rachel’s older sister; Jacob’s first wife who he is deceived into marrying.
Who is Leah