Midterms Vocab Flashcards
angel
Based on word meaning “messenger”, a personal and immortal creature with intelligence and free will who constantly glorifies God and serves as a messenger of God to humans to carry out God’s saving plan
anthropomorphic
attributing human characteristics to something that is not human
archaeology
scientific study of the material remains of past human life
concupiscence
tendency of all human beings toward sin, as a result of Original Sin
etiology
story that explains something’s cause or origin
The Fall
also called_____ from grace, the biblical revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world, expressed figuratively in the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis
figurative language
literary term using symbolic images, stories, and names to point to a deeper truth
grace
free and undeserving gift of God’s loving and active presence in our lives, empowering us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters. It restores our loving communion with the Holy Trinity, lost through sin
literary forms (genres)
different kind of writing determined by their literary technique, content, tone, and purpose (how the author wants the reader to be affected)
original holiness
original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him.
original justice
state of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other, and with all of creation
original sin
from latin origo, meaning beginning or birth. Has two meanings: 1) the first sin of the first human beings, 2)fallen state of human nature that affects every person born in the world
parousia
second coming of christ at the end of time, fully realizing God’s plan and glorification of humanity
primeval history
time before the invention of writing and recording of historical data
religious truth
deeper meaning that God reveals to us through historical events or texts: an interpretation of historical events or texts.
satan
fallen angel or spirit of evil who is the enemy of God and counting instigator of temptation and sin in the world
scientific truth
facts obtained and accessible through the scientific method
soul
our spiritual principle, it is immortal, and it is what makes us most like God. It is created by God. It’s the seat of human consciousness and freedom
tradition
latin to hand on refers to the process of passing on the Gospel message. It began with oral communication of the Gospel by the apostles, was written down in the scriptures, is handed down and lived out in the life of the Church, and is interpreted by the Magisterium under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Ark of the covenant
sacred chest that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It was placed in the Sanctuary where God would come and dwell.
The Exile
Period of time during Israelite captivity in Babylon after destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BC
expiation
act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing
foreshadow
represents or prefigure a person before their life or an event before it occurs
fratricide
to kill one’s own brother or sister
