Morality
Revelation and the Catholic Church
Christian Communities
Judaism
Islam
100
These was given by Jesus during the sermon on the Mount. They can be thought of the New Law equivalent of what the 10 commandments were to the Old Law. There are 8 of them and the name derives from the Latin word which starts each the 8 formulations.
What are the Beatitudes?
100
This person inspired scripture, ensuring that it is without error, and then was sent by Jesus upon the Church at Pentecost.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
100
According to Unitatis Redintegratio, anyone who is baptized is considered a member of this, even if we would not call them a member of the Catholic Church per se. St. Paul writes about this concept, speaking of the different roles played by different members.
What is the Body of Christ?
100
The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. Also referred to by the Greek term "Pentateuch."
What is Torah?
100
The Muslim holy book, said to be revealed directly to Muhammad by God through the angel Gabriel.
What is the Qur'an (Quran, Koran)?
200
So called because they are the "hinge" on which the other virtues and the moral life rests, this term refers to any of the four chief moral virtues.
What are the Cardinal Virtues?
200
The fullness of God's revelation. The central figure in salvation history.
Who is Jesus Christ?
200
This event marks the split between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches. Its defining moment was when Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Caerularius exchanged mutual excommunications.
What is the Great Schism (Schism of 1054)?
200
The broadest level of "oral Torah" which interpretation and commentary on both the Torah and the Mishnah by Rabbis, which is eventually put down in writing.
What is Talmud?
200
During this month, Muslims observe a strict fast from sun up until sundown each day.
What is Ramadan?
300
This category of virtues must be given as a gift to the individual from God (Hence their name), and could not be acquired through human effort.
What are the Theological Virtues?
300
The revelation of truth to human beings in some way which is beyond the ordinary course of nature.
What is divine revelation?
300
One of two major categories of groups in imperfect communion with the Catholic Church, this term applies to most of the groups which split from the Catholic Church following the Protestant Reformation. These groups do not have valid priests or bishops, nor do they have all 7 sacraments.
What is an Ecclesial communion (Ecclesial community)?
300
A scroll containing the Shema was is typically affixed to the right door or door post of a Jewish home, fulfilling the mitzvah to write the Shema "on the doorposts of your house"
What is a Mezuzah?
300
This is the annual pilgrimage to the holy sites in Mecca (Makka) which Muslims are required to undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially able.
What is hajj?
400
The principle states that the good things of the earth belong to all, therefore no one is to be denied what they need for their livelihood.
What is universal destination of goods?
400
This event reveals Jesus as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets, indicated the by the appearance of Moses and Elijah alongside him during him. The voice of the Father was also heard by those gathered there, declaring Jesus as his beloved Son.
What is the Transfiguration?
400
This term applies to any of the 22 Churches which are in full communion with the Catholic Church, but maintain a liturgical tradition and authority structure which is separate from the Latin or Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. Historically, many of these were groups which at one point left communion with Rome along with their Orthodox counterparts, but have since recognized the authority of the pope.
What is an Eastern Catholic Church?
400
Medieval Jewish philosopher and theologian who synthesized the words of Aristotle and Plato with the Jewish faith. His most famous work is the "Guide for the Perplexed." He also formulated the 13 principles of the Jewish faith
What is Moses Maimonides?
400
The cuboid structure at the center of the most sacred mosque in Mecca. Muhammad is thought to have purified this place and returned it to the worship of one God. No matter where they are, Muslims face in its direction five times a day during their prayer.
What is Ka'ba (Kaaba, Ka'aba)?
500
Voluntary poverty, perpetual chastity, and perfect obedience. So called because they are a radical and complete way of living out the Gospel and the precepts of the New Law. These are 'taken' or lived out by men and women in religious communities.
What are the Evangelical Counsels?
500
The body of revealed truth which has been entrusted to the Church to maintain and interpret since the time of Jesus. It is composed of two main divisions, Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
What is the deposit of faith?
500
At this council, the Nestorian Heresy was refuted and belief in Mary as Theotokos was upheld, declaring that Jesus was one person. Following this decision, the Assyrian Church of the East came in to being.
What is the Council Of Ephesus?
500
The most famous text of Jewish mysticism, written by Moses de Leon.
What is the Zohar?
500
The Muslim profession of faith in the oneness of God and the acceptance of Muhammad as his prophet. This is associated with the first pillar of Islam. لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله lā ʾilāha ʾil ʾāllāh, muḥammadun rasūlu-llāh "There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God."
What is Shahada?
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