Chapter 4 Theology Flashcards
What are the two sections the Bible is split into?
New Testament
Old Testament
What are the four categories can we use the describe different parts of these two sections?
Law
History
Wisdom
Prophecy
How many books are in Old Testament?
46
What are the three names used to describe the first five books of the Bible?
Book of the law
Torah
Pentateuch
What are the names of these first five books?
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
About the History Books of the Old Testament?
That it’s about the Israelites
About the Books of Wisdom of the Old Testament?
That they are mostly within verse many psalms, and poems.
About the Books of Prophecy in the Old Testament?
That’s it’s about the prophets like the messiah.
What or who were these prophecies pointing to?
The coming of Gods or anointing one.
What Books are considered the “Law” section of the New Testament?
The four gospels
Who wrote the four Gospels?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
What book is considered the “History” section of the New Testament?
The Acts of the Apostles
What books are considered to be “Wisdom” section of the New Testament?
The Epistles
What does she word “epistle” mean?
Letters
Who wrote most of the letters in the Bible?
St. Paul
What book is considered the “prophecy” section of the New Testament?
The Revelation to St. John
Who wrote this book of prophecy?
St. John
What three languages were used to write the original texts of the Bible?
Hebrew
Aramaic
Babylonian
Why are the Dead Sea Scrolls seen as “invaluable?”
Because they have been transmitted without substantial change for over 2,000 years.
What is Vulgate?
When Pope St. Damascus I and St. Jerome, renewed the completed Bible into Latin.
Why is the Vulgate important?
Because when they translated it into Latin it was easier for everyone to read.
Who wrote the Vulgate?
St. Jerome
What was the
How many Books of the Bible are there
47
