Covenants
What is Noah's symbol?
Rainbow
What are the first five books of the Old Testament?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What is the Canon of Scripture?
The official list of inspired books that appear in the Bible. The Catholic canon of Scripture includes 46 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books
When was the Council of Hippo? And what happened there?
393 A.D. List of Books for the Canon are issued.
What is Adam's covenant?
God called him to share in His blessings in the marriage covenant. When he disobeyed, God mercifully promised to deliver him and his wife from sin by crushing the head of the serpent.
What are the first ten books of the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Corinthians 1 and 2, Galatians, Ephesians
How many books are in the Old Testament? What is the Old Testament about?
46
The first 46 books of Scripture that tell the story of the Old Covenant. The Old Covenant contains all the ways that God revealed Himself to us in Salvation History in order to prepare us for salvation.
When was the Council of Carthage? What happened there?
397 A.D. Same list as the Council of Hippo was given again.
What is David's symbol for his covenant?
Throne
What is the last book of the Bible?
Revelation
How many books are in the New Testament? What is the New Testament about?
27
Tell the story of Jesus’ life, teachings, Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. The New Testament also tells the story of the beginning of His Church guided by the Holy Spirit. The four Gospels hold a place of special importance in the New Testament and all of Scripture.
When was the council of Trent? What happened there?
1546 A.D. Makes a definitive decree that the Canon as we know it today is the list of books inspired by God.
What is Moses' Covenant?
The Lord used him to lead Israel out of the bondage of slavery in Egypt and pledged to the people through him that they would occupy the Promised Land of Canaan as their inheritance.
How many books are in the whole Bible?
73
What is Salvation History?
The story of God’s love and mercy revealed to us throughout human history, culminating in Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and Resurrection from the dead which won for us salvation from sin and death. (68-96).
When was the Old Testament written?
Parts during 1100 B.C., the bulk of it was written 700-100 B.C.
What is a covenant?
A sacred bond between God and humans.
What are the three sections of the Old Testament?
Pentateuch, Prophecies, Wisdom
What is Typology?
The study of “types.” Typology studies how one thing leaves an imprint on a later thing in Salvation History. The earlier thing is a “type.” The study of types is most often considered in relation to Jesus Christ and the events of salvation. (136-137)
When was the New Testament written?
A.D. 50 -A.D 100