Final Exam Page 1-2 Flashcards
Why is “context” or “Sitz im Leben” important?
Sitz im Leben- “setting in life”. The meaning of something is only understood in context. Taken out of context, something may be misunderstood.
List four elements which may characterize biblical faith.
Belief, trust, commitment, action. Biblical faith is more than mental believing.
Give 3 other names by which the biblical land of Palestine may be known.
Land of Israel, the Promised Land, Canaan
Using the map found at the back of the Bible, list six significant towns or cities important to the new testament period.
Dan, Beersheba, Jericho, Jerusalem, Shechem, Hebron
What are the five major geographical subdivisions of Palestine which run north and south?
Coastal plains, Western Hills, Jordan River Valley, Transjordan Plateau, Eastern desert
How many books are in the Bible? The Old Testament? The New Testament?
Protestant»66 books
Catholic»78 books
OT»39 NT»27
What is the meaning of covenant? How are the two testaments to be understood in relation to one another?
covenant-agreement which heralds some kind of relationship and mutual responsibility. God established his covenant with the Hebrew people in the OT, with all people through Jesus in the NT. While the OT is “promise”, the NT is “fulfilment.”
In what languages was the Bible originally written? The OT? The NT?
The OT was written in Hebrew (with some Aramaic). The NT was written in Greek.
Explain how the Bible may be seen as both “Word of God” and “words of men.” Do you agree or disagree with such a characterization? Why or why not?
The professor would suggest the Bible is the “word of God” written in the “words of human beings.” God’s word is made known to human beings, who express their understanding of the word.
What is the meaning of each of the words in the phrase “Holy Bible”?
“Holy” means distinctive or “set apart.” “Bible” means “book.” In ancient times, a distinctive collection of scrolls representing divine revelation to Israel or “scripture”.
What three things are necessary to designate something as “scripture”.
It must be written, express divine authority, and be designated as “scripture” by a particular community of faith.
What is the meaning of revelation? What is meant by “general revelation”? What is meant by “particular revelation”?
“Revelation means to unveil or to make known. To perceive God in the created order may be an example of general, whereas particular may be seen in the exodus or christ event
What is meant by inspiration?
it’s the divine impulse to re-represent in some manner the revelation that has come to one
History deals with what 3 things?
events, facts, interpretations
What is the relationship between the bible and history? Why is the Bible termed “theological history”?
The Bible deals with historical events and historical peoples. Those peoples interpret the events of history in terms of their understanding of God.
