Scripture, Tradition, Magisterium
The Bible as Religious History
Salvation History and the Canon of Scripture
100

To what are we referring when we say: "God himself guided the authors who wrote the books of the Bible"?

Inspiration

100

What is the literal meaning of Moses leading the Jews through the parted Red Sea?

He led them through the parted Red Sea.

100

What kind of history does the Bible tell us?

Salvation history

200

What is/are the source(s) of God's word?

Scripture and Tradition

200

Name three different genres of literature present in the Bible

Ex: poetry, accurate history, symbolic vision, family genealogy

200

How do we know what the correct interpretation of the Bible is?

Listen to the Magisterium

300

What is the sole source of interpretation of Scripture called?

The Magisterium
300

How is the Bible both inerrant yet containing scientific ideas that are outdated?

The authors presented the message in the way that the people of the time would understand, but the real truth that God wanted us to learn is presented without error.

300

What was the three criteria used by the Church to determine whether a book was part of the canon of Scripture?

Apostolicity, orthodoxy, catholicity

400

When we say "infallible" are we referring to Scripture, Tradition, or the Magisterium?

Magisterium: Because of the divine help of Christ himself, the Church cannot teach error in matters of faith

400

How is the mystery of inspiration like the mystery of the Incarnation?

God and man together

400

How does the book of Genesis shed light on this reading from Jeremiah? "I looked on the earth, and lo, it was waste and void;
    and to the heavens, and they had no light."

Jeremiah drew on imagery from the creation narrative to communicate how terrible God’s judgment would be against Judah: It was as if God would uncreate Judah.

500

Name at least two things that fall under the category of Sacred Tradition

Catechism, writing of the saints, the liturgy

500

What is the spiritual meaning behind Moses leading the Jews through the parted Red Sea?

Foreshadows Baptism

500

What is the primary purpose of Sacred Scripture?

It conveys religious truths, and it is ordered toward the salvation of all people.