The Book of Torah & meaning
The books of law The name "books of law" refers to the first five books of the Old Testament. These five books teach about Creation and sin. They provide us with inspirational accounts of people of faith, as well as the history, teachings, and laws of th
The Book of Torah -Genesis
The Book of Genesis starts with the Creation of the universe and concludes with God's faithfulness to the patriarchs and holy women of the Covenant. Genesis explains our beginning as people of faith. Genesis covers the social and historical circumstances
The Book of Torah - Exodus
The Book of Exodus is a captivating account of slavery, liberation, and trust. The Book of Exodus covers the period from about 1500 to 1250 BC. It tells of a people, the Israelites, who are enslaved to the Egyptian dynasty. God responds to the Israelites
The Book of Torah- Leviticus
The Book of Exodus narrates how Moses led the Israelites in building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40) based on God's instructions (Exodus 25-31). Then in Leviticus, God tells the Israelites and their priests how to make offerings in the Tabernacle and how to
The Book of Torah - Numbers
In this third covenant, unlike the first two, God hands down an elaborate set of laws (scattered through Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers), which the Israelites are to observe; they are also to remain faithful to Yahweh, the god of Israel, meaning, among oth
The Book of Torah - Deuteronomy
Yahweh has chosen ("elected") Israel as his special property (Deuteronomy 7:6 and elsewhere), and Moses stresses to the Israelites the need for obedience to God and covenant, and the consequences of unfaithfulness and disobedience.
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Other names for Torah, Hebrews
The books of law The name "books of law" refers to the first five books of the Old Testament. These five books teach about Creation and sin. They provide us with inspirational accounts of people of faith, as well as the history, teachings, and laws of th
God of Old Testament vs. New Testament: Sacred Text for which religions?
For Christians both texts are sacred and true. Judaism and Islam accept the teachings of the old testament but do not believe in the New Testament, therefore it is not part of their canon. The Hebrews have the Torah, which are the first 5 books of the old
Religious vs Historical Truth
In dialogue with the teaching authority of the Church, the wisdom of academic endeavors such as science and history can help us break down the barriers of an overly literalist or fundamentalist approach to the Scriptures. It can also free us from an appr
Exegetes
Biblical exegetes also teach Bible study and create Bible study resources such as dictionaries, professional journals, and commentaries.
"The process of interpreting and explaining a passage from Sacred Scripture is called biblical exegesis. Biblical exe
Number of books in the New Testament
27 books
Yahweh
YHWH is a Tetragrammaton or God's given name in the Old Testament but Bible scholars cannot agree on exactly how this name of God was or is to be pronounced. The Hebrew language does not contain vowels (e.g. e, I o, u, a) so that is why God's name appears
Jesus Christ (Meaning & Purpose)
God sent his only son Jesus Christ to die for our sins so that all of us may have everlasting life. Condemned to death on the cross, Jesus conquered death and rose from the tomb, establishing a body of Christ-followers known as the Church. It is through J
The Three Patriarchs of Church / Genealogy in which book?
God continues his Covenant with Abraham's descendants, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, who are known as the patriarchs. These men lead their tribal families and, together with their wives, rule a great number of children, servants, and livestock. The Scripture
Father of Muslims
Muhammed
First leader of Isrealites
Moses
God's Revelation (sources: 3 types)
Human Nature - Us
History- Bible
universal - Creation
physical - mana, Pslams - Paul raining/crops
Prayer
Reason
Creation story (Genesis 1) literal and and contextual meaning
Genesis begins with two accounts of Creation. The first account (1:1�2:4a) is a very orderly account of God's creative activity, structured in a seven-day week. The second account (2:4b-25) tells of the creation of the first man, Adam, and the first woma
The story of Noah: covenant, symbol, & meaning
The sin of Adam and Eve is called Original Sin. It led to the loss of original holiness, made humans subject to death, and made sin universally present in the world. This universally present sin led to further sin among God's People. The sins of his Peop
The story of Moses- covenant
Salvation history continues with the account of Moses and the Exodus. God, as liberator of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, enters into a Covenant with Abraham's descendants, who are now known as the Israelites. As the people's part of the Covenant,
The Ten Commandments - (list)
1. I am the LORD your God: you shall not have? strange Gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God? in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the LORD'S Day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not co
The Ten Commandments (where/when/why/who/aka)
Slavery, freedom, desert wandering. Now it becomes time for God to "seal" the Israelites' identity. In all their experiences, God gradually works to create a people with a new identity and sense of mission. The finishing touches on this new identity take
Eucharist - roots
Roots?
The celebration of the entire Mass. The term sometimes refers specifically to the consecrated bread and wine that have become the Body and Blood of Christ.
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"A miracle that is present in all three synoptic Gospels as well as the Gospel of John is
Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls are believed to have been written and preserved by a Jewish religious community, possibly called the Essenes. They lived sometime between the first century BC and the first century AD. The Dead Sea Scrolls were d
Twelve Tribes of Israel
The Twelve Tribes of Israel
When someone refers to the Twelve Tribes of Israel, they are talking about a confederation of twelve Hebrew tribes, groups, or clans of faithful people who traced their origin to the patriarch Jacob. After Jacob's first eleven
Joshua as a leader
One aspect of Joshua that may be overlooked among the stories of the battles is his undying devotion to God. Joshua not only serves as a strong military leader for the Israelites but also models a true commitment to the Covenant with God. Even when God p
Prophets (Who/what/when/difference between major and minor)
Although God revealed his will and plan to Adam, Eve, Abraham, and Moses, one obstacle continued to stand in the way of God's plan: humanity's tendency to sin, as a result of Original Sin. The Israelites repeatedly turned away from the covenant and the L
Battle of Jericho
The captain of the Lord's host explained to Joshua how the next few days would play out. Joshua was to send the soldiers of Israel marching around Jericho one time a day for the next six days. The priests were to go behind the soldiers blowing seven trump
Book of Judges: definition; response to the people when asked to be King
The Book of Judges does not attempt to give a chronological account of the time between the settlement of Canaan and the rise of the monarchy. Rather it is a series of short accounts about human leaders' accomplishing God's will. After the death of Joshu
Book of Kings: First King; King that brought the Ark of the Covenant: King that built temple in Jerusalem
With the institution of monarchy came three wise, yet flawed, kings: Saul, David, and Solomon.
"The Book of First Samuel recounts the life of Israel's first king, Saul (1020-1000 BC). From the Tribe of Benjamin and anointed king by Samuel, Saul commits h
Literary style of Book of Samuel and Kings
Narrative
Historical,
Biographical
Samson (Judges 16) Literal and contextual meaning
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explain the Redemption Cycle
God creates or enters into a covenant, and it is good.
Humanity falls into idolatry, resulting in disease, war, and grief.
God sends teachers, kings, prophets, and others who lead the people to repentance.
The people return to following the covenant.
Peac
Write the supreme ethical moral Scripture passage from the prophet Micah.
Through the prophets God declares to the Israelites that now is the time "to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8). The prophets challenge people not only to look at their own lives but also to reflect and respond i
The three major prophets
Although God revealed his will and plan to Adam, Eve, Abraham, and Moses, one obstacle continued to stand in the way of God's plan: humanity's tendency to sin, as a result of Original Sin. The Israelites repeatedly turned away from the covenant and the L
Book of Proverbs (type of Writings/Theme)
There are two other important pieces of wisdom literature: the Book of Proverbs and the Book of Sirach. Each book contributes to the human understanding of wisdom. The Book of Proverbs collects poems and wise sayings representing the wisdom from generati
meaning and Parallel Structure of Psalms
The Book of Psalms, also known as the Psalter, was written by different authors spanning many generations. Although the authors of the majority of the Psalms are unknown, many Psalms are attributed to King David because of his reputation as a gifted writ
Symbolism of Psalm 42
Psalm 42 speaks of the quest for God in this way: "As the deer longs for streams of water, / so my soul longs for you, O God. / My being thirsts for God, the living God" (verses 2-3). The psalmist, writer, and composer compares thirst for God to a deer
Ecclesiastes (theme/author)
For in much wisdom there is much sorrow, / and he who stores up knowledge stores up grief" (Ecclesiastes 1:18). This statement summarizes the overall perspective of the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes. At first glance it seems pessimistic, but it actu
a main theme of the Book of Job
Why do good people suffer?" Most people ask this question in an attempt to find meaning in undeserved suffering and pain. The Book of Job tells of a "blameless and upright" man (1:8) by the name of Job, who endures the tragic loss of family, land, home,
Prayer of Jabez
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying,:
'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.' So God granted him what he requested."
First,
What is the Canon?
The collection of books the Church recognizes as the inspired Word of God."The canon of the Bible consists of forty-six Old Testament books and twenty-seven New Testament books. The contents of the canon were discerned based on their authentic Revelation
Explain why the Gnostic gospels were not accepted as part of the canon
the Gnostic gospels were rejected because they placed little importance on the suffering and death of Jesus. The suffering and death of Jesus are essential in understanding God's full plan of salvation. They must be emphasized for us to comprehend the a
Name the three conditions of mortal sin
The Gravity of Sin
There are two kinds of sins: venial and mortal. Sin is considered venial when it is less serious and reparable by charity. It damages our relationship with God but does not destroy it., Mortal sin is a grave offense against God. It is
name the four virtues
The Cardinal Virtues
A virtue is a habit that creates in us a kind of inner readiness or attraction to move toward or accomplish moral good. The four Cardinal Virtues are the key virtues on which the other virtues depend. They are intimately connected to
namaste
I greet the God in you, most commonly used and popularized by Mother Teressa.
St. Augustine's Four Objects of Love
Love, sometimes referred to as caritas, from a Latin term meaning "charity," is equated with the emotions of affection, reverence, and blessing. Love describes the manifestation of God's presence in creation. As Christians our primary call is to give and
St. Thomas Summa Theologica (Five Proofs)
One of the most prominent individuals in the development of scholastic theology was Saint Thomas Aquinas. He was a Dominican friar, prolific writer, and Doctor of the Church. His most notable written work is called the Summa Theologica. The Summa Theolog
Pope John Paul II
Apostle to the Young, Icon of Reconciliation
Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church for nearly twenty-seven years. He spent much of his time as spiritual head of the Church ministering to youth and developing programs to fos
Confirmation
The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confir- mation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this 'that th
Bible Inerrancy
The doctrine that the books of Scripture are free from error regarding the truth God wishes to reveal through Scripture for the sake of our salvation.
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Deposit of Faith & why follow?
The heritage of faith contained in the Sacred Scriptures and Tradition. It has been passed on from the time of the Apostles. The Magisterium takes from it all that it teaches as revealed truth.
"Faith is necessary for salvation. Our faith is in Jesus Chri
St. Thomas Aquinas
One of the most prominent individuals in the development of scholastic theology was Saint Thomas Aquinas. He was a Dominican friar, prolific writer, and Doctor of the Church. His most notable written work is called the Summa Theologica. The Summa Theolog
Absolute Mystery
Karl Rahner (1904-1984) was a Jesuit theologian. He largely influenced the Catholic understanding of natural revelation. His work during Vatican Council II and his writings presented the idea that any time human beings experience limitation in knowledge
Ecumenical Council
A gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world to address pressing issues in the Church. Ecumenical councils are usually convened by the Pope or are at least confirmed or recognized by him.
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Scholastic Theology
The use of philosophical methods to better understand revealed truth. The goal of scholastic theology is to present the understanding of revealed truth in a logical and systematic form.
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Christos
Means "anointed", derived from Greek ???? (chrio) "to anoint". This was a name applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking Christians. It is a translation of the Hebrew word ???????? (mashiyach), commonly spelled in English messiah, which also means "anointe
Messiah
Messiah comes from the Hebrew word mashiach and means "anointed one" or "chosen one." The Greek equivalent is the word Christos or, in English, Christ. The name "Jesus Christ" is the same as "Jesus the Messiah." In biblical times, anointing someone with o
Dynasty
a line of descendants that will endure forever."
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Theocracy
a nation ruled by God"
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Monarchy
Following the time of the judges, the Israelites demanded a centralized form of leadership under a king"
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