LESSON 1 Flashcards
The branch of Theology studying the nature and mission of the Church
Ecclesiology
Ecclesiology
A branch of theology studying the nature and mission of the church
It is an in-depth ___________ and ______________ examination of the ________ of the Church
Scriptural and historical examination of the mystery of the Church
It covers the _______, ________, and ___________ of the Catholic Church itself on a ______ and _______ level
It covers the nature, structure, and constitution of the CC on a metaphysical and revealed level
What historical origins of contemporary issues are explored?
- Universal salvation
- Christian unity
- Authority and collegiality
- The role of laity
- Infallibility
- The mission, membership, and ministries of the CC
- Relationship of CC to other churches
Ecclesiology comes from what word?
The Greek word “ekklesia,” entering Latin as “ecclesia”
What is the meaning of ekklesia?
A gathering or assembly
Ekklesia comes from what Greek preposition?
Ek = origin
Kalo (from kaleo) = to call
What do the Greek prepositions of ekklesia denote?
A calling out to a meeting
logos means?
Study
Who used ekklesia to translate a Hebrew word?
Septuagint
What is the Septuagint?
The 72 translators of the Pentateuch from Hebrew to Greek
The Septuagint used ekklesia to translate what Hebrew word?
Qâhâl
Qâhâl means?
A congregation, assembly, company, or another organized body
True or False: History as an event is relative.
False, it is absolute.
True or False: History only occurs once in time and space.
True
True or False: History as information, inquiry, and interpretation is absolute.
False, it is relative, meaning it is subject to change.
A second meaning for history
Information about an incident
A third meaning for history
Inquiry or research to check and find data about the past
A fourth meaning for history
Interpretation
True or False: Church History is an aid to understanding the past.
False, present
Church history links the past _______ ____ of the _______ with the _______ _________and ________ of that Gospel in a _______ _______
The past factual data of the Christian Gospel with the future proclamation and application of the Gospel in a present synthesis that creates understanding of our great heritage and inspiration for its further proclamation and application. .
Church History as
- An aid to understanding the present
- A guide
- A motivating force
- A practical tool
- A stabilizing force
