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What is Greek word does the word Bible come from
Biblia
What does Biblion mean
paper, book or scroll
The written, inspired, Word of God
Bible or Sacred Scripture
Refers to the Pope and the Bishops, the successors of the Apostles, who continues the teachings and preaching of Jesus Christ under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
Magisterium
This word means “Covenant” and is derived from the Hebrew word “Berit”
Testament
What is the Bible divided into
Old and New Testament
Comprises stories about an ancient covenant between Yahweh and the Hebrews. It also tells how this covenant worked out
Old Testament
Includes stories and teachings about a new covenant between God and humanity through Jesus Christ
New Testament
The Roman Catholic Canon based on the Septuagint has 73 books
How is it divided between Old and New
Old Testament: 46 books
New Testament: 27 books
The Protestant Canon based on the Palestinian Canon has 66 books
How is it divided between Old and New
Old Testament: 39 books
New Testament: 27 books
This word comes from the Greek “kanon” or Hebrew “qaneh” meaning “a reed, rule, list or measuring stick” which denotes “a rule or standard”
Canon
The authoritative list of books that are acknowledged as “divinely inspired” by the Church, and are set as the standard for Christian teaching, preaching and edification
The Canon of the Scripture
Who moved these human authors to communicate, to gather, to research, to edit, to pass on, to write down their collective experiences, stories, and oral traditions of faith
The Holy Spirit
Used as signs to point to God’s power and providence, His justice and mercy, His will to save and liberate women and men
Miracle Stories
Presents guidelines on how humans are to conduct themselves in the right way
Moral Teachings
Written by the inspired authors who wants to state something by putting these words into the mouth of a person with authority
Speeches
Have cores that are historical, but the authors did not intend to write textbooks of history
Stories and Historical Novels
Make use of a figure of speech called “simile”. They are short stories, usually with some kind of unusual or shocking element. Often used by Jesus to criticize conventional wisdom and the conventionalist
Parables
Likens something to another dissimilar thing, by the use of , as or like
Simile
Uses an extreme exaggeration in order to bring a point across
Hyperbole
Contains an implied comparison. A word or phrase that is ordinarily and primarily used for one thing is applied to another
Metaphor
For the Bible to speak its meaning to and for us, the interplay of three forces is required
What are they?
-The present-day life and experiences of the people (pre-text)
-The critical approach of scientific exegesis (text)
-The faith of the Church (context)
The Bible is not _____. It is the book of our faith community. That makes it the _____ ___ _____.
Fill in the blanks
God
Word of God
Penta = ?
Five
Teuckos = ?
books or scrolls or containers
Pentateuch in also known as what in Jewish tradition
Torah
Is revered as God’s special teaching to the people of Israel
Pentateuch
Define Torah
law or instructions or teachings
A contract or treaty between God and humans, either all humans or one specific group
Covenant
The belief in the existence of only one God who created the world, who is all-powerful and who intervenes in the world
Monotheism
Define
Omnipotent - ?
Omniscient - ?
Omnipresent - ?
Omnipotent - all-powerful
Omniscient - all-knowing
Omnipresent - ever present
List the 5 books of the Pentateuch
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
-Beginning (in Hebrew: “Bereshit”)
-It basically tells us how everything started
- God introduces new concepts: Elections, Separation, Love, Sonship
What book is this
Genesis
–Departure (in Hebrew: “Shabbat”)
-Rescue the Israelites out of Egypt
-God’s Mighty deliverance
What book is this
Exodus
–Proper worship (in Hebrew: “vayikra”)
-Fellowship with God
-Concerning Levites
What book is this
Leviticus
–Wandering (in Hebrew: “Bəmīḏbar”)
-Without God they cannot do anything
-In the desert
What book is this
Numbers
–The last discourse (in Hebrew: “Devarim”)
the last discourse (concerning the second law)
-Conclusion/Summary why things happen to people
-Foretaste of what will happen in the future
What book is this
Deuteronomy
Four traditions of the Pentateuch are a scholarly way of understanding the composition of these books. They suggest that the Pentateuch was not authored by a single individual (Moses) but rather compiled from multiple sources or traditions
What is it also known as
Documentary Hypothesis
List the 4 traditions of the Pentateuch
Yahwist
Elohist
Deuteronomist
Priestly
Characterized by its use of the divine name “Yahweh” for God and is often associated with a more anthropomorphic depiction of God. It is thought to have been written in the southern kingdom of Judah and contains some of the earliest material in the Pentateuch
Which tradition is this
Yahwist
Primarily uses the term “Elohim” for God and is associated with a more abstract and distant representation of God. It is thought to have been written in the northern kingdom of Israel
Which tradition is this
Elohist
Most closely linked with the book of Deuteronomy and is characterized by a strong focus on laws, religious reforms, and the concept of covenant. It is thought to have been written during the reign of King Josiah in the late 7th century BCE
Which tradition is this
Deuteronomist
Associated with priestly concerns, rituals, and genealogies. It is also known for its emphasis on the creation story and the organization of the tabernacle. This source is often seen as later in origin and may have played a role in unifying the other sources
Which tradition is this
Priestly
List the Historical Books
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1-2 Samuel
1-2 Kings
1-2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Tobit
Judith
Esther
1-2 Maccabees
About his tremendous faith in God that provided him the courage and fortitude to lead the Hebrew nation into the Promised Land. The first half of his book tells of their cycles of battles and difficulties to reach and settle the land
Which historical book is this
Joshua
Shows that the judgment of God against iniquities will be enacted, but His forgiveness and possibility for reconciliation is there for those who repent
Which historical book is this
Judges
Theme confirms that even in dark times, if people live to please God and not themselves, they will experience God’s love and protection
Which historical book is this
Ruth
Brings a transition of having Kings instead of being ruled by Priests and Judges. After Israel’s leaders wandered away from God’s Law, God allowed a new form of leadership
Which historical book is this
1-2 Samuel
Recount the history of Israel, Solomon, the details of building of the temple, Israel splitting in two, and the exile of Judah into Babylonian slavery
Which historical book is this
1-2 Chronicles
Take us from the death of David and the enthronement of Solomon, through the division of the people into the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah, to the destruction of the Northern Kingdom, Israel, at the hands of the Assyrian invader (722/721 B.C.), and the fall of Judah, the Southern Kingdom, to the Babylonians (587 B.C.) and its ensuing exile, the Babylonian captivity
Which historical book is this
1-2 Kings
Often grouped together and they are stories told to instruct the people concerning the ways of God, to encourage them in critical times, and to entertain
Which historical books are these
Tobit
Judith
Esther
Though regarded by Jews and Protestants as apocryphal, i.e., not inspired Scripture, have always been accepted by the Catholic Church as inspired and are called “deuterocanonical” to indicate that they are canonical even though disputed by some
Which historical book is this
1-2 Maccabees
List the Wisdom books
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Songs
Wisdom
Sirach
List the Prophetic Books
Isiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Baruch
Ezekial
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habbakuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Terms that refer to the length of the respective compositions and not to their relative importance
major and minor
Was understood to be an intermediary between God and the community, someone called to proclaim the word of God
Prophet
