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Midterm 2014 Flashcards

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How does Scripture and Tradition fit into our faith?

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Our faith is based on scripture and tradition

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How do Catholics view Scripture?

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Catholics do not take scripture literally and view it as the book of faith

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Number of books in the New Testament

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Jews: 0
Catholic: 27
Protestant: 27

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Number of books in the Old Testament

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Jews: 39
Catholic: 46
Protestant: 39

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Language of the Old and New Testament is originally written in

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Old Testament: Hebrew

New Testament: Greek

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How did primitive men view superior being?

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They believe in something greater. As deitits (tree gods and natural forces)

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What are all humans searching for?

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For meaning, purpose, happiness and love

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How is Religion and faith connected?

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Faith-personal trust and relationship with God needs to be expressed=religion. Religion, to have menacing must arise from strong experiences of faith

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Do humans have an inner long for God

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Yes

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What elements every religion have in common?

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Symbols, Celebration, Statement of Beliefs (creed) Codes of Behavior

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Does God try to reveal gods self to humans?

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Yes

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Who makes the first move when it comes to faith?

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God

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Is our catholic faith opposed to science

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No

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What the relationship between a dogma and doctrine?

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All dogmas are doctrine, but not all doctrine are dogmas

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We’re called hebrew. Founder: Abraham. Originated: Cannan. Believed in monotheism. Believe in an after life, because life will never end. Write God in different names. Believe that they are the chosen people

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Judaism

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Are non-violent. Founder: Muhammed. Believe in an after life. If a person died they would be judged to go to heaven or hell

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Islam

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Began in India 2000 b.c.e. No founder. Believe in reincarnation, the divinity of Vedas, karma, and polytheism. They believe in one main source of power: Brahman. Caste system

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Hinduism

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Began in the 5th century b.c.e. Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Some believe in the divine other do not. Those who practice this do not believe in God and they worship Buddha out of respect. Believe in reincarnation but it’s not the same soul coming back. Nirvana

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Buddhism

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One of the newest faith. Originated: India. Founder: Guru Nanak. They do not believe in an afterlife or heaven or hell. When the soul is pure they will join God. Believe that good or bad actions in this life determine the life form into which soul takes rebirth. Believe in one God, does not have a name. Their purpose is to have a good relationship with God. Reject caste system

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Sikhism

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Started in China. Founder: Lal-Tzu. Believe in multiple gods and that human beings have no soul. Don’t care about the after life care more about life while living. Believe In a force called Tao or Chi. Symbol: yin and yang. When they die the energy is released into the world

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Taoism

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Usually use the name Yahweh for God. Anthropomorphic view of God. Basic framework for Torah

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Yahwist(J)

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Usually use the name Elohim for God. Stories for northern kingdom point of view. Emphasis on Abraham and monarchy

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Elohist(E)

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Comes from Greek “2nd law”. Emphasis on morality and the law. History shown with a cycle of fidelity to the covenant and punishment by YHWH for sin

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Deuteronomist(D)

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Refers to God as Elohim. Known for genealogies, numbers and date, and proper way of worship. Latest of tradition put into writing

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Priestly

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an inspired utterance made by a prophet, which expresses God’s will

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Prophecy

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A rule of conduct or standard of behavior established by proper authority, society, or custom

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Law

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A formal statement of religious beliefs

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Creed

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A chronological narrative or record of events, as in the life or development of a people, country, or institution

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History

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A record of one’s ancestors

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Genealogy

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A story that gives the cause of something

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Etiology

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A nature miracle, is a report of a powerful sign performed by Jesus to show his mastery over the elements

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Miracle Story

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An extended comparison where many elements of a story stand for deeper realities like abstract ideas, more qualities, or spiritual realities

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Allegory

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A brief story with a moral; often uses animals that act and speak like human beings

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Fable

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A question or statement that teases the mind; it requires thought and application

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Riddle

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A written account of a person’s life

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Biography

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A deliberately exaggerated saying to highlight the topic under discussion

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Hyperbole

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Religious truths found in creation stories and story of the Fall

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God created humans to be happy and live forever, humans preferred themselves over a God, first sin is of disobedience and defying God, sin doesn’t originate within Humans but from freely giving in to an outside temptation, sin alienates us from a God, sin has consequence

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What kind of sin do the following stories attempt to explain: The Fall, Cain&Abel, Tower of Babel

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The Fall: original sin
Cain&Abel: personal sin
Tower of Babel: social sin

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How do we view the stories in Genesis?

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We view them as religious truth, but they are not factual

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Literary genre and OT tradition of both creation stories

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First Story: Poem or Song

Second Story: Short Story

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What do the following symbolize in the story of the Fall: Adam, Tree/Fruit, punishments, Eating

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Adam: Humanity
Tree/Fruit: knowledge of good and evil
Punishment: consequences of action
Eating: free choice

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What was the first sin?

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Sin of Disobedience

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What is sin? Do we take steps before we sin? What are the first steps considered as?

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Sin is a selfish/unloving act. Yes, they are considered as temptation

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What did Adam& Eve do after they sinner so that a God wouldn’t find out?

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Hide

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Who are Adam&Eves sons? Who is the oldest? Who killed who? What was his punishment?

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Cain&Abel. Cain is the oldest, and the one who kills Abel. Cain is sentenced to wonder the earth by God

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How long does the Flood last? What does the rainbow represents in the story of Noah?

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40 day and nights. The rainbow represents renewed covenant and hope

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What does God promise Abraham?

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Many land and descendants

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Abraham is seen as the “father” of what 3 faiths?

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“Father of Multitude” to the Israelites, Hebrews, and Jews

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Who was tricked by his som and woe to give away his blessing?

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Isaac

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49
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Who is Laban?

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Jacob’s uncle

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Jacob’s name gets changed to?

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Israel

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What is the meaning of a name change in scripture?

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Entering a covenant with God (confirmation)

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Jacob’s first wife and his favorite wife? How long did Jacob work to be able to marry Rachel?

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First Wife: Leah
Favorite Wife: Rachel
Worked 14 years

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Where do the 12 tribes of Israel come from?

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Jacobs 12 sons become the 12 tribes of Israel

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54
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What did Joseph father give Joseph that made his stand out?

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A coat

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What was Joseph’s gift?

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Interpreting dreams

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Who has the dream of that there will be famine for 7 years?

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The Pharaoh

57
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What title does Joseph get in Egypt?

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Prime Minister

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Where did the Israelites go to flee the famine?

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Egypt

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Why did the Israelites become salve in Egypt?

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Their power was feared

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When were the chosen people refer to as Hebrew vs Israelites

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After Jacob was renamed Israel, his descendants became known as Israelites rather than Hebrews.

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What nations comes from Ishmael?

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Islam

62
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How are we made in Gods image and likeness?

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We have free will and we are relational beings that interact with each other.

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What son of Jacob does Moses descent from?

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Levi

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Who saves Moses from the river, who nurses him?

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Pharaoh’s daughter and Moses mother nurses him

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Why didn’t Moses feel worthy of speaking to a God

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Because he can’t speak well

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Who helps Moses speak to the Pharaoh

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Aaron, his brother

67
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How does God first appear to Moses

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A burning bush not being consumed

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Who is Zipporah?

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Moses wife

69
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What is Passover?

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A celebration of surviving the death plague passing over them and their freedom

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What happened at the Red Sea?

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It parted so they can cross and escape

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Where are the tablets of the Ten Commandments kept?

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Ark of the Covenant

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What is the importance of Jericho

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It was the first city they invaded and took over

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What did Samuel think about the idea of having a king?

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He didn’t like it

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First king of Israel? What his biggest downfall?

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Saul was the first king. He was disobedient

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Who built the 1 temple? Where was it located?

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Solomon and Jerusalem

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David-where is originally form? What was his occupations? Who was his father?

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Originally from Bethlehem. Occupation musician, poet, Shepard, a king. Father was Jesse

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Did David ever go against God?

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Yes

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What was Solomon’s greatest gift? Who admired it?

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Wisdom and the Queen of Sheba admired it

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What was Solomon’s solution to the feuding mothers?

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To cut the baby in half

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What books is Solomon attributed to writing?

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Book of Wisdom, Songs of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs

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Who is seen as the greatest king?

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David

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was the sister of moses. We first see her as a young girl in the book of Exodus. She is keeping an eye on Baby Moses as he floats down the Nile. In Exodus she given the gift of prophecy. She also sings a victory song after the children of Israel cross the Red Sea. One of the few biblical story that shows a women as a prayer leader

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Miriam

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one of the few women with her own book in the bible. Was the Moabite women who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi. Her simple act of obedience brings us a story of love

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Ruth

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she succeeds in stopping an invasion by the Assyrians when no one else could. Her name means Jewish women, women that served God with faith, courage, and decisive action

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Judith

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a prophetess, served as Israel’s Judge ( military leader) when no men were willing to lead. Her victory song is probably one of the oldest texts in the bible. Is one of the few women to be shown as a strong warrior in the Old Testament

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Deborah

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a former prostitute and dyer of cloths who lived in the walls of Jericho during the days of Joshua. She hid the Jewish spies in her home while the men of Jericho were searching for them. She marries a Jewish man and becomes the mother of Boaz. Boaz was the husband of Ruth and we’re both Great-Great Grandparents of David

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Rahab

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foretells of messiah who will lead Israel to peace and justice. Predicts “anointed one” will come from Bethlehem

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Micah

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was rival to King Ahab. Preached against worshipping false Gods and treatment of the poor. Next to moses he is seen as the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. Is also featured in the New Testament. Known for bible passage about finding in the small things

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Elijah

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young successor of Elijah. Known for the many miracles he performed

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Elisha

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was a priest and prophet. Main message is personal responsibility for personal sin and goodness. Had visions of 4 attributes of God: courage, strength, swiftness, intelligence

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Ezekiel

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main message is that the worship of God must be shown in concrete actions. Preached against the gap between the rich and the poor

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Amos

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largest prophetic book. Main theme is of repentance and coming of the Messiah. Predicts Babylon exile and that they will be restored by the virgin birth of messiah

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Isaiah

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Promised that God was going to redeem his people. Refers to a suffering messiah as a suffering servant. Spoke of God suffering with humanity

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2nd Isaiah

94
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was native to Israel. Main message was speaking up against sin. Compared Israel’s people turning away to adultery, but promised that even with them turning away God would never abandon them

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Hosea

95
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Mother of all

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Eve

96
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God saves

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Joshua

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Father to many

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Abraham

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Princess

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Sarah

99
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He who laughs

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Isaac

100
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God made

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Ismael

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Hairy

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Esau

102
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Hebrew name for God

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Adonai

103
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one who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God

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Agnostic

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View of God-God has human characteristic

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Anthropomorphic

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Hidden or secret

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Apocrypha

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The abandonment or renunciation of a religious belief

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Apostasy

107
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a box made of gold contained the Ten Commandments, manna, and moses staff. God’s throne

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Ark of Covenant

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Someone who does not believe in a higher power

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Atheist

109
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to confuse or be confused; also to mix

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Balal

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Biblia=books

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Bible

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Official

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Canon

112
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2nd canon “writing of obscure origins”

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Dueterocanoncial

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Mountain God

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El Shaddai

114
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“God is with us”

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Emmanuelm

115
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is an extensive history of a hero who goes through various trails: they often represents the traits of people

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Epic

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Immoral and malevolent

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Evil

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involves studying small units of biblical context to attempt to determine how each book took shape in the period of oral tradition before the actual writing of the biblical books

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Form Criticism

118
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freedom to choose

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Free Will

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“To teach” governing body of the church

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Magisterium

120
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the promised deliverer of the Hebrew nation

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Messiah

121
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Belief in one God

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Monotheistic

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These traditions came from the experiences that the people had with God and others

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Oral Traditions

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an official letter from a bishop to all the clergy or members of his or her diocese

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Pastoral Letter

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Belief in many gods

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Polytheistic

125
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Natural ability human beings have to know and understand the truth

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Reason

126
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Tries to determine what theological insight given in biblical authors that had influenced him in his organization of materials

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Redaction Criticism

127
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Etymology of the world. “To tie again” or to “reconnect”

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Religion

128
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god’s self-disclosures to human beings

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Revelation

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the story of how God saves us in human history

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Salvation History

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Selfish act

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Sin

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The tendency to choose evil over good

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Original sin

132
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the literary detective work that helps discover where the biblical authors got their materials

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Source Critism

133
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a person’s soul

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Spirit

134
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the responsibility of looking after passengers of a ship

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Stewardship

135
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place of dwelling and sanctuary

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Tabernacle

136
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“testamentum”=covenant/agreement

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Testament

137
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appearances of Gods to humans

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Theophany

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Adonai-Lord, “I am who am”

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Yahweh

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a tower, like the Tower of Babel

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Ziggurat

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