Lesson 4 Flashcards
What are the 3 Pillars of the Catholic Church Faith
1) Tradition
2) Holy Scripture / Holy Bible
3) Magisterium
Teaching office of the Church
Magisterium
These were written in different era and in different places
Scrolls
- Is a collection of books that the Christians believe are the inspired words of God.
- Written record of God’s revelation of Himself through the messages and events that occured throughout mankind’s history
Bible
Chosen by God to write these books under the direction of the Holy Spirit for the benefit of all mankind
Hagiographers
Criterias in the process of forming the Biblical canon includes?
- Consistency with Established Christian teachings
- Apostolic authorship
- Widespread acceptance among the faithful
Was the Bishop of Rome from October 366-death. He presided over the council of Rome of 382 that determined the canon or official list of Sacred Scripture or the Bible
St. Pope Damasus I
How many books was promulgated under Pope Damasus?
73 book spiritual canon
The Biblical canon was reaffirmed by ? (3)
1) Council of Hippo
2) Carthage
3) Council of Florence in 1442
A term that comes from a Hebrew-Greek word meaning a “measuring rod”, passed into Christian usage to mean “norm” or “rule of faith”
Canon
Who were the Church Fathers of the 4th century CE
- St. Ambrose
- St. Jerome
- St. Augustine
- St. Gregory
The 2 main sections of the Bible and how many books per section.
1) Old Testament - 46 books
2) New Testament - 27 books
- Contains a collection of religious writings that were originally composed in Hebrew and Aramaic
Old Testament
The old Testament consist of:
1) Torah (also known as Pentateuch) = considered as “Law”
2) Writings - poetry, literature, history
Psalms, Proverbs, Chronicles, Kings, etc.
3) Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Amos, Hosea, etc.
These are the Deuterocanonical Books of the Old Testament
- 1 and 2 Maccabees
- Sirach
- Wisdom
- Baruch
- Tobit
- Judith
Books that are under the Torah
1) Genesis
2) Exodus
3) Leviticus
4) Numbers
5) Deuteronomy
Religious books written in the Old and New Testaments eras that claimed a sacred origin but were ultimately judged by the Catholic Church as not inspired by the Holy Spirit. Excluded from the Canon of Scripture, and yet in many cases retain some religious value
Apocrypha Books
Contain references to certain Catholic teachings that are not as explicit elsewhere in the Scriptures.
Deuterocanonical Books
Consists of writings in Greek that focus on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the early Christian Community
New Testament
The central object of the New Testament
Jesus Christ
Contains references to certain Catholic teachings that are not as explicit elsewhere in the Scriptures
Deuterocanonical books
The central object of the New Testament
Jesus Christ, God’s Incarnate Son
Who is the author of the Holy Scriptures / Bible
God inspired the human authors of the sacred books. However the Biblical books were written in the language of men, in the context of their time and their experiences
How to locate a Bible passage?
1) The Book
2) Chapter of the Book
3) Verse of the Chapter
Latin for “Nothing Obstructs”. It is a written opinion issued by a censor that nothing obstructs the publication of a book in terms of faith or morals.
“Nihil Obstat”
Latin for “Let it Be Published”. It is an authorization given by a local ordinary (typicall a bishop) to publish a work.
“Imprimatur”
The 2 senses of scripture
1) Literal Sense
2) Spiritual Sense
This sense is “intended to express to the words themselves”, conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis
Literal sense
This is signiged by the figures of the Old Testament. It refers not only the text of Scripture but also the realities and events about which it speaks can be signs.
Spiritual sense
Spiritual sense
In this sense, we can acquire a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ
(ex. Crossing of the red sea - sign of Christ’s victory and also of Christian Baptism)
Allegorical sense
The subcategories of the spiritual sense
1)Allegorical sense
2)Moral Sense
3)Anagogical sense
Spiritual sense
In this sense, the events reported in Scripture ought to lead us to act justly
(Ex. the Beatitudes)
Moral Sense
Spiritual Sense
In this sense, we can view realities and events in terms of their eternal significance, leading us toward our true homeland: thus the Church on earth is a sign of the heavenly Jerusalem
Anagogical sense
Prominent literary styles found within the bible
1) Narrative
2) Poetry
3) Wisdom Literature
4) Law
5) Prophecy
6) Epistle
7) Apocalyptic
Literary styles
Stories that describe events and characters
Ex. creation account, stories of the patriarchs, Exodus from Egypt
Narrative
Literary Styles
Characterized by its use of parallelism, figurative language, and rhythmic patterns.
Ex. Psalms, Proverbs, Songs of Solomon and parts of the prophets
Poetry
Literary Styles
This genre includes books that offer practical advice and insights into how to live a wise and virtuous life.
Ex. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job
Wisdom Literature
Literary Styles
Contain legal codes and regulations governing various aspects of religious, social, and ethical life for the ancient Israelites.
Ex. Books of Torah
Law
Contain oracles, visions, and messages from prophets who were inspired to communicated God’s word to the people
Ex. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve Minor Prophets
Prophecy
Literary Styles
New Testament includes letters written by apostles such as Paul, Peter, James, and John. These letters, such as Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians, address specific communities or individuals, providing guidance, teaching, and encouragement
Epistle
Literary Styles
Is a prime example of apocalyptic literature. It features highly symbolic and visionary language, offering insights into eschatological events and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
Book of Revelation
Why is the Bible can be considered a tangible heritage?
Exists as a physical object that can be held, studied, and preserved. It is a collection of written texts that have been produced and transmiited over centuries in various forms.
Why is the Bible also considered an intangible heritage?
Significance goes beyond its physical form. It encompasses intangible aspects such as religious beliefs, cultural practices, moral values, and the collective memory of communities and societies.
