Chapter 3 Flashcards
Tanak
original Hebrew Scriptures (OT) written in Hebrew
Canon
collection of books in the bible or part of the bible
Torah
the law (5 books accredited to Moses)
Nebiim
works of the prophets
Ketubim
the “writings” which includes psalms, history, and wisdom literature
Pentateuch
Greek name for the 1st five books of the Old Testament (Torah)
Septuagint
Greek Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures containing 7 additional books written originally in Greek
Apocryphal books
how the 7 additional books contained in the septuagint are referred to in the Protestant Bible (literally translates to “Hidden Books”)
Deuterocanonical
greek term meaning “2nd canon” and refers to those 7 books of the OT not originally found in the Hebrew Scriptures
Idolatry
Giving worship to something or someone other than God
Apocalypse
greek for “revelation”; refers to a type of very symbolic literature containing apparitions/visions of the future; used to give hope to the persecuted
Remnant
refers to exiles and former exiles who remained faithful to God during the time of captivity and who were expected to restore Jerusalem
Evangelist
writer of a gospel
Kerygma
“preaching” the message of the gospel that Jesus is lord (what it is)
Didache
more formalized teaching of the gospel message (what it means)
Chatechesis
teaching the lessons of the faith to those interested in becoming members of the faith
Liturgy
official public worship of the church; the continuing work of redemption in the sacraments
Genesis
origin of man and sin, anticipates the covenant
exodus
establishes the covenant with moses and the commandments
leviticus
expands on the covenant
numbers
shows us the covenant in action
deuteronomy
expresses how much the covenant is adapted for a changing society
1st stage of development of the New Testament
“Lived Stage”; Jesus’ own life
2nd stage of development of the New Testament
oral transmission (kerygma, Didache, liturgy)
3rd stage of development of the New Testament
writing of the gospels
acts of the apostles
tells of the early establishment of the church
written by Luke
epistles
written to local christian communities for purposes of instruction in the faith
Pauline letters
letters by St. Paul to a specific person or community
Catholic Letters
universal letters written to all Christians
Letter to Hebrews
unknown Author
Book of revelation
Written by John
Highly symbolic
written to give hope to persecuted Christians
