Final Exam Page 3 Flashcards
What is the significance and meaning of the word “covenant” as related to the Bible?
A contract or agreement that establishes a relationship and obligations between two or more parties. It is God who establishes the requirements of the biblical covenant.
In what sense is the Bible a “religious” book? In what ways does it differ from other “religious” books of the world?
The Bible deals with the relationship to a deity (God), it is a “religious” book; sets forth how God related to human beings and how they are related to God. It differs from other “religious” books, in that it sets forth how God has made himself known to humankind. It is not the story of humans seeking Him.
Name at least 4 different types of OT Books:
History, Prophetic, Wisdom, Torah
What is the technical difference between a “text” and a “version”?
text-technically, a work given in its original language
version-a text translated into another language
What is the difference between a “translation” and a “paraphrase”?
translation- a rendering which moves from one language to another language
paraphrase-a rendering which stays in one language, but offers different wording
How should the concept of “canon” be understood?
a “canon” is a list of sacred books or writings. The OT came together over a long period of time.
What is the basic threefold division of the OT? When did each of these become recognized as authoritative?
Torah-400 BCE
Prophets-200 BCE
Writings-100 CE
What were the two main types of writing material used to produce the biblical text in the ancient world?
papyrus-writing material derived from a reedy plant
parchment-writing material derived from animal skin, the finest grade of which was called “vellum”
What is the difference between a “scroll” and a “codex”?
scroll-a written work or manuscript that may be rolled up in a roll
codex-book from a manuscript which contains pages bound together
What is the distinguishing characteristic of a “manuscript”?
a manuscript is something written and produced by hand, abbreviated “ms.” or “mss.”
What was the Septuagint?
it was the translation of the OT into Greek after the Exile, when Greek had become the universal language as a result of the conquests of Alexander the Great. It was translated about the middle of the third century BCE (c. 250 BCE) and is abbreviated with the Roman numerals for “70” (LXX) as a result of a legend
What was the Latin Vulgate?
it was a new Latin translation of the Bible done by Jerome in the late 4th century. It became the accepted or “common” version of the Bible known as the vulgate.
