Chapter 3 test Flashcards
Literal sense
A form of biblical interpretation that considers explicit details of the test.
Spiritual sense
A form of biblical interpretation that goes beyond the literal sense to consider the deeper meaning for salvation.
Paschal Mystery
the work of salvation accomplished through Jesus Christ and his passion, death and ressurection
polytheism
the belief in many gods
circumcision
a sign of gods covenant
patriarch
the father or leader of a tribe
theophan y
God’s physical manifestation to enrich human understanding
torah
A hebrew word meaning law that talks about the first five books of the old testement
ark of the covenant
a scared box that holds the ten commandments placed within the sancutary where god would come and dwell
confederation
an alliance of tribes or nations with no central authority
monarchy
a government or state led by a central leader like a king or queen, in the bible it refers to the time when israel is an independent state
New Covenant
The covenant established by God in Jesus Christ
What three things did God promise abraham
make of him a great nation by promising him many descendants, provide land, to make them a blessing for all the nations
What did god ask jewish people to do
walk with god, not commit sin, practice circumcision
How is gods promise to abraham fufilled through jesus christ
God’s blessing is brought to all nations