Rel Chp 2 Vocab/Study Guide Flashcards
First 46 books of the Bible, which tells of God’s covenant with the people of Israel and his plan for the salvation of all people.
Old Testament
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition form one sacred deposit of God’s revelation
Sacred Deposit
Explanation of the words of Scripture, combining human knowledge and the teaching office of the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Interpretation
God’s gift of himself to us and all that God has taught us about himself and his plan for his people
Revelation
First 5 books in theOld Testament. (Torah): the ancient law is summarized in the 10 Commandments
Law
Hebrew word for law : also the name of the first 5 books of the Old Testament
Torah or Pentateuch
Tells of creation, the beginnings of God’s special people, and the covenant. First 5 books of the Bible ( Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
Pentateuch
The beliefs and practices of the Church that are passed down from one generation to the next under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Tradition
God’s guidance of the human authors and editors of the Bible that allowed them to pass on those truths God wanted to teach us
Inspiration
The Bible
Sacred Scripture
Old Testament
Hebrew Scripture
Prayer-Songs of the ancient Israelites that we and the Jewish people continue to pray today
Psalms
Faith story used to teach a religious truth
Myth
Ancient wisdom sayings that guide us in holiness
Proverbs
A person called by God to speak or write His words to others
Prophet
The story of God’s love that shows how He carried out His plan to save all people
Salvation History