Chapter 2 Vocab

Question 1

Exegesis

Answer 1

“is the process used by scholars to discover the meaning of the biblical text”

Question 2

Literal sense

Answer 2

is the meaning conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation

Question 3

Allegory

Answer 3

an extended comparison where many elements of a story stand for deeper realities like abstract ideas, moral qualities, or spiritual realities

Question 4

Biography

Answer 4

A written account of a persons life

Question 5

Creed

Answer 5

Formal statement of a religious belief

Question 6

Etiology

Answer 6

A story that gives the cause of something

Question 7

Fable

Answer 7

A brief story with moral ; often uses animals that act and speak like human beings

Question 8

History

Answer 8

A chronological narrative or record of events , as in the development of a people, country, or institution

Question 9

Law

Answer 9

A rule of conduct or standard f behavior established by proper authority, society, or custom

Question 10

Prophecy

Answer 10

An inspired utterance made by a prophet which expresses God’s will

Question 11

Genealogy

Answer 11

A record of one’s ancestors

Question 12

Hyperbole

Answer 12

A deliberately exaggerated saying to highlight a topic under discussion

Question 13

Miracle Story

Answer 13

For example a nature miracle is a report of a powerful sign preformed by Jesus to show his mastery over the elements

Question 14

Riddle

Answer 14

A question or statement that teases the mind. It requires thought and application.

Question 15

Parable

Answer 15

A vivid story told to convey religious truth, usually with a surprise ending

Question 16

Pronouncement Story

Answer 16

A passage who’s purpose is to set up an important saying

Question 17

literary genre

Answer 17

“a type of writing that has a particular style or content”