Religion Vocab Chapter 2

Question 0

Inspiration

Answer 0

God’s action in directing the human authors and editors of the Bible.

Question 1

Tradition

Answer 1

The beliefs and practices of the Church that are passed down from one generation to the next under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Question 2

Sacred Scripture

Answer 2

The Bible.

Question 3

Hebrew Scripture

Answer 3

The Old Testament.

Question 4

Psalms

Answer 4

Prayer-songs of the ancient Israelites that we and the Jewish people continue to pray.

Question 5

Proverbs

Answer 5

Ancient wisdom sayings hat guide us in holiness.

Question 6

Myth

Answer 6

Faith story made to tell a religious truth.

Question 7

Prophet

Answer 7

A person called by God to speak or write his word to others

Question 8

Salvation history

Answer 8

The story of God’s love that shows how he carried out His plan to save all people.

Question 9

Interpretation

Answer 9

Explanation of the words of Scripture, combining human knowledge and the teaching office of the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Question 10

Revelation

Answer 10

God’s gift of Himself to us and all that God has taught us about Himself and His plan for His people.

Question 11

Law

Answer 11

The first five books of the Old Testament the Hebrew word for law is Torah. The ancient law is summarized in the 10 Commandments.

Question 12

Torah-Pentateuch

Answer 12

First 5 books of the Bible; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, numbers and