Midterm Flashcards
2 types of revelation
General and special
Authority of Bible
Inspiration + referenced by NT authors and JESUS + transformative power + explanatory power, accurate predictions of future…
Inspiration of Bible
verbal plenary inspiration (all is equally inspired), consistency through time
Verbal plenary theory
All of Bible is equally inspired, authors produce words God wishes to tell
Biblical canon
Compilation of books in Bible, canonization in 3 parts: Law in 600BC, Prophets 300BC, Writings 1st AD (Role of Septuagint)
Canonical criteria
for OT, inherent authority, associated to authoritative figure, mentioned by Jesus
for NT, conformity to rule of faith, apostolic authority, wide acceptance and usage in Church
OT book sections (divisions)
(39 books) for hebrew bible (Tanak): the Law (Torah), the Prophets and the Writings
In english protestant OT: Pentateuch, History, Poetry and wisdom, major prophets, minor prophets
NT book sections (divisions)
(27 books) (1) Gospels, (2) Acts, (3) Pauline Epistles, (4) General Epistles, and (5) Revelation.
Early translations
Originally in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek (Septuagint translation)
Author motivations (purpose)
For OT: instructed by God, desire to encourage and teach Israel, keep record of God’s faithfulness
For NT: preserve teachings and life of JC, respond to challenges facing early church, or instructed by God
Stages of Biblical production:
1) Original production (various manners, sources and materials)
2) Transmission (preservation, collection, copying, translation, multiplication…)
3) Canonization (see criteria)
4) Translation (see early translations, now in 670 languages)
Writing surfaces
OT: stone/ stone tablets/ papyrus/ wooden tablets, stylus/ reed pen/ ink
NT: papyrus and parchment, reed pen and ink and often use of a secretary
Testament and Covenant
Synonyms, so OT and NT= old and new covenant
Salvation history
How does it fit into the story of salvation? 15 key events in history of salvation
Exegesis
extracting original meaning out of text (not inserting or meaning); finding original meaning of the author
Historical context
2 levels of historical (narrative and author) + geographical context
Hermeneutics
branch of theology that examines how and why of exegesis and interpretation
How to study and read Bible
Immerse in biblical context and culture, use biblical study tools (in following flashcards)
3 tools
Historical context, Literary tools, Theological tools
Covenant
Solemn union between two individuals or groups, grounded in loyalty, love, promise, and commitment.
Shows relational God, desires personal and communal relationship, plan for redemption.
6 major covenants: creation w Adam, creation w Noah, Abraham, Sinai, David, new covenant (Jesus)
Pentateuch info
Fountainhead for foundational themes, different cultural and historical context, anonymous but accredited to Moses
Genre= Law, but better described as INSTRUCTION
Documentary Hypothesis
(JEDP by Julius Wellhausen) Emphasizes scientific method and arguing for 4 sources of Pentateuch, influenced by Enlightenment
Shema
The most fundamental expression of the Jewish faith, in Deuteronomy 6:4: The Lord our God; the Lord is one
Tabernacle
God’s presence amongst His people
