Chapter 2 Flashcards
Scripture
story between God and mankind
God word in the human language
holy writing and script
Bible
collection of 73 books from 4,00o years to 2,000 years ago
testament
covenant between God and people based on trust
Old testament
revelation of God ancient Hebrew
Jesus read and studied books
“as he was custom” LK 4:16
covenant
meant Hebrews obey Law and chose people
New testament
27 books teaching of life, death, resurrection, and the beginning of the Catholic Church
Torah
genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy
Genesis
creation, de-creation, covenant chose people
Exodus
Moses leads the hebrew people escapr slavery in egypt 10 commandments
Leviticus
Instructions for priests
numbers
How many people in the desert
deuteronomy
moses recounts covenant and death of Moses
Historical books
Israelis’ history from moses to kings, Joshua, Judes, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel
7 Wisdom Books
good and wise advice revealed to chosen people
Prophets
speak for God, teach, justice, and service for the poor
called for repenting and returning to covenant