Chapter 4

Question 1

Anthropomorphic

Answer 1

A literary device in which human emotional qualities and physical traits are attributed to God.

Question 2

Elohim

Answer 2

A common Semitic word for God used in the Bible.

Question 3

Enuma Elish

Answer 3

The Babylonian creation myth.

Question 4

Incarnation

Answer 4

The dogma that God’s eternal Son assumed a human nature and became man in order to save us from our Sins. Jesus, second part of Trinity and true God and true man.

Question 5

Concupiscenece

Answer 5

An inclination to commit sin that arises from our human desires or appetites. A consequence of Original Sin, even after Baptism.

Question 6

Prehistory

Answer 6

A period of time that refers to events or objects that date before the written record existed.

Question 7

Twelve Tribes of Israel

Answer 7

The name for the descendants of the 12 sons of Jacob.

Question 8

Theophany

Answer 8

An appearance or manifestation of God, as when he appeared to Moses in a burning bush.

Question 9

Tabernacle

Answer 9

The portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant throughout their travels in the desert.