Chapter 3-P

Question 1

canon

Answer 1

The official list of inspired books of the Bible.

Question 2

patriarchs

Answer 2

The “fathers of the faith,” male rulers, elders, or leaders. The patriarchs of the faith of Israel are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Question 3

Septuagint

Answer 3

An important ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament.

Question 4

apocryphal books

Answer 4

Pious literature related to the Bible but not included in the canon of the Bible.

Question 5

deuterocanonical

Answer 5

Those books in the Old Testament that were not found in the Hebrew scriptures.

Question 6

Pentateuch

Answer 6

The first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah, that contain the Jewish Law and important instruction on belief and practice.

Question 7

historical books

Answer 7

They narrate how the Chosen People lived out their covenant with God.

Question 8

wisdom books

Answer 8

These works contain some of the most beautiful and practical religious literature in the world.

Question 9

prophetic books

Answer 9

The words of the prophets, which remain as forceful reminders of a faithful God who loves justice and requires believers to live faithfully and compassionately.