Dei Verbum
The church document that explains how God reveals himself.
How many chapters are in this document?
Dei Verbum
6 chapters
Are we to expect any further public revelation?
No
Can Scripture be wrong?
No
The purpose of the Old Testament is to prepare a God's people (the Israelites) for the coming of who?
Jesus
What is a literary form?
A form of writing about God used in the Bible to explain different things.
What council did this document come from?
What year was it published?
2nd Vatican Council
1965
Who is God's greatest example of Revelation?
Jesus
True or False:
Sacred Scripture is more important than Sacred Tradition.
False: SS and ST are equal.
The Old Testament finds its _________ in the New Testament.
Fulfilment
Why is it important to pay attention to the literary forms of Scripture?
Each form is communicating something different.
What does the title of the document mean in English?
Dei Verbum means "Word of God"
When did God start revealing himself to us?
In the beginning
Who is the author of SS?
"Ignorance of _______ is ignorance of _______."
God
Scripture, Christ
The NT present Jesus, the ______ made ______.
Word, Flesh
Define:
Narrative (Story)
Law
Poetry/Psalm
Narrative (Story)- Recounts historical or faith events
Law- Gives God’s commandments and moral teachings
Poetry/Psalm- Expresses emotions, praise, or lament to God
What pope published this document?
Pope Paul VI "6th"
Who did Jesus trust revelation to when he left this earth?
What are the two ways revelation is handed on?
The Apostles "magisterium"
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
What is the role of the Magisterium?
To teach and spread God's words and morals.
The Apostles and the early church
Define:
Prophecy
Wisdom
Parable
Prophecy- Delivers messages from God calling people to faithfulness
Wisdom- Offers practical or spiritual guidance for daily life
Parable- Short story with a spiritual or moral lesson
What are three things the church was trying to state in this document?
How God reveals himself.
How scripture and Tradition relate.
How to read the Bible as catholics.
What is the definition of Revelation?
When God freely shows himself to us and helps us understand his love and plan for our lives.
Define "Sacred Scripture"
Define "Sacred Tradition"
Define "The Magisterium"
SS- The word of God contained in the Bible written by God but human authors wrote it who were inspired by the Holy Spirit.
ST- The words and acts passed down by the Apostles and Jesus.
M- The teaching office of the church (popes and bishops)
The heart of the New Testament is what? Why are they considered to be the heart of the New Testament?
The Gospels, Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John, are considered the heart of the NT because they show Jesus' life on earth.
Define:
Letter (Epistle)
Apocalyptic Writing
Letter (Epistle)- Teachings or encouragements to the early Church
Apocalyptic Writing- Symbolic visions of hope and God’s final victory