Vocab
A person God chose to speak his message of salvation and a communicator of a divine message of repentance to the Chosen people
Prophet
A solemn agreement between human beings and God in which mutual commitments are made
Covenant
Biblia is the latin word meaning
Books
The form that shows emotional and poetic expressions of connection with God
Prayer
This form shows symbolic imagery about end times
Apocalyptic Literature
The process by which God makes himself known to human reason through the created world
Natural Revelation
God's self communication through which He makes known the mystery of His plan, a gift accomplished by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Divine Revelation
The canon of Scripture is recognized by the Church as the inspired word of God. How many books are in the Old Testament? New Testament?
OT 46
NT 27
Total 73
This form shows teaching stories for understanding and guidance
Parable
This form is a short, wise saying on living a life that is pleasing to God
Proverb
The pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions
Salvation History
What term refers to God inspiring human authors to write the bible
Divine Inspiration
Put the first 5 books of the Bible in order
2. Exodus
3. Leviticus
4. Numbers
5. Deuteronomy
This form shows advice and reprimands to the early church
Letter
This form is a narrative of past events infused with theological truths
Religious History
Doctrine that the books of Sacred Scripture are free from error regarding the truth God wishes to reveal through Scripture for the sake of our salvation
Biblical Inerrancy
The books of the bible officially recognized by the Church as inspired Word of God
Canon of Scripture
What are the 7 Catholic books that have been removed from the Protestant bible referred to as?
Deuterocanonical books
This form contains instructions on living in right relationship with God and other people
Law
What literary form is this:
When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them tested him by asking, “Teacher,* which commandment in the law is the greatest?”
He said to him,* “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Law
The critical interpretation and explanation of Sacred Scripture
Exegesis
Where does the Old Testament originate from?
The Septuagint or Jewish Scriptures
Explain the process of Oral Tradition in the Catholic faith
Handing on of the message of God by deeds and word of mouth
What literary form is this passage:
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
Prayer
What literary form is this:
After the death of Saul, David returned from his victory over the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days.a
On the third day a man came from the field of battle, one of Saul’s people, with his garments torn and his head covered with dirt. Going to David, he fell to the ground in homage.
Religious History