Rel Chp2 Vocab/Study Guide Flashcards
First 46 books of the Bible, which tell of God’s covenant with the people of Israel and his plan for the salvation of Al 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 of the Old 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
Tells of creation, the beginnings of God’s special people, and the covenant. First 5 books of Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
Pentateuch
The beliefs and practices of the Church that are passed down from generation to the next under the guidance of the Spirit
Tradition
God’s guidance of the humans authors and editors of the Bible that allowed them to pass on those truths God wanted to teach us
Insperation
The Bible
Sacred Scripture
The Old Testament
Hebrew Scripture
Prayers-songs of the ancient Israelites that we and the Jewish people continue to pray today
Psalms
Ancient wisdom sayings that guide us in holiness
Proverbs
Faith story used to teach a religious truth
Myth
A person called by God to speak or write His word to others
Prophet
The story of God’s love that shows how He carried out His plan to save all people
Salvation History