Religion Exam Flashcards
What are the two main divisions of the bible?
Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament (Christian).
Who do Christians believe wrote the bible?
People who were inspired by God.
a) what is the Pentateuch?
b) where is it located?
a) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
b) the first 5 books of the bible
Name the types of literary forms (10)
Poetry, prophecy, myth, law, history, letter, list, sermon, drama, parable
poetry - literary form
expresses the poets personal and inner feelings on love.
prophecy - literary form
a prediction made under divine influence, and direction to tell future event or to warn people about consequences.
myth - literary form
a traditional story focusing on the acts of Gods or heroes.
Law - literary form
rules telling us how to behave
History - literary form
a record or account of past events.
letter - literary form
a written passage, sometimes of personal nature
list - literary form
a series of names, events, or words, usually set in order.
Sermon - literary form
a speech of serious or solemn kind often based on a passage from the bible.
Drama - literary form
a story about peoples lives, including dialogue and interactions
Parable - literary form
a story which serves to teach a lesson or provide insight into human nature.
What are the 6 kinds of truth?
Scientific, moral, religious, historical, proverbial, symbolic
What kind of truth? - the sun rises and goes down
scientific
What kind of truth? - capital punishment is wrong
moral
What kind of truth? A penny saved is a penny earned
proverbal
What kind of truth? her eyes were dancing like the stars
symbolic
What is original sin? (the first sin in the bible)
When Adam and Eve ate fruit from the tree of knowledge, which God specifically told them not to do.
What do we learn from Adam and Eve about sin?
We learn that sin has consequences and separates us from God.
What does it mean to be a steward of creation?
To care for and respect all of God’s creation.
What are the 5 categories of de-creation, and give examples of each.
Person vs person - punching someone, stealing
Person vs nature - cutting down trees, pollution
Person vs God - swearing, using the Lords name in vein
Person vs Self - unhealthy eating, self harm, drug abuse
Group vs group - racism, war
What is the difference between mortal and venial sin?
Mortal sins are deadly fatal because they sever ones relationship with God, whereas venial sins are less fatal.
What is a patriarch?
Father or ruler of family or church.
What is the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham?
Circumcision
Why did Joseph’s brothers send him into slavery?
They were jealous because he was the favorite child and his dreams led him to believe he was above them.
How were the Isrealites oppressed?
They were forced labor under harsh conditions and were not payed fairly.
How did God first appear to Moses?
In the form of a burning bush.
Why did God send plagues over to Egypt?
Because they refused to free the Isrealites from oppression.
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What did the Hebrews do once they were freed?
They wandered in the desert for 40 years because of their sins.
What did the Hebrews worship in the dessert?
Golden Calf.
What is a covenant?
A soleum agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.