Holy, Chapter 5 Flashcards
Abel
Adam and Eve’s second son. Because his sacrifice was acceptable to God, he was murdered by his envious brother Cain.
aaron
Brother of and spokesman for Moses. He was the first priest of Israel
Abraham
A descendant of Shem and the founder of the Hebrew nation. He was the first to receive a personal call from God (at seventy years old), and he responded in faith.
Adam
The first man and our first father. He, together with Eve, committed the first sin (Original Sin). This Hebrew name can refer to Adam or
Alexander the Great
The fourth-century BC Greek conqueror who spread his empire across the known world. Despite the empire’s breakup after his death, Alexander’s conquests spread Hellenistic (Greek) culture throughout the world.
Angel
“From the Greek angelos, a translation of the Hebrew malak, meaning “messenger.” A spiritual, personal, and immortal creature, possessing intelligence and free will, who glorifies God without ceasing and serves God as protector of and messenger to man.”
Ark
The vessel built by Noah to save his family and the animals from the Flood.
Ark of the Covenant
“An ornate box that held the tablets of the Law (Ten Commandments), the rod of Aaron, and some manna; it represented God’s throne on earth.
Assyria
“An ancient empire ruled by bloodthirsty and wicked men; it terrorized the whole Middle East and constantly threatened Israel and Judah during the monarchic period. Eventually the Assyrians destroyed Israel and scattered its people.
Babylon
“The great imperial city to which the conquered people of Judah were taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar in 587 BC.
Cain
“Adam and Eve’s first son, and murderer of Abel. The Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one would kill him.
Calf, Golden
“An idol made by Aaron when the Israelites demanded it. The people worshiped it as the god that had brought them out of Egypt.
Canaan
“The land God promised to Abraham’s descendants. It covered about the same territory as modern-day Israel. Its inhabitants were idol-worshipers who even sacrificed their own children in cult rituals.
Christ
“Greek for “anointed.” This is used in reference to Jesus because he accomplished perfectly the divine mission of Priest, Prophet, and King, signified by his being anointed as Christ.
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