section 2 - part 3

Question 1

how many books are in the bible

Answer 1

73

Question 2

testament is another word for:

Answer 2

covenant

Question 3

covenant

Answer 3

a sacred vow or promise

Question 4

the old testament covenants are between…

Answer 4

god and his chosen people (the israelites)

Question 5

the new covenant shows…

Answer 5

shows how the former covenants are fulfilled by life, death, and resurrection

Question 6

the what is the OT for the christian faith?

Answer 6

it is the foundation and framework

Question 7

when does jesus fulfill his promise?

Answer 7

in his incarnation and the paschal mystery

Question 8

how many books are in the old testament?

Answer 8

46

Question 9

pentateuch

Answer 9

greek meaning “five books”, first five books of the OT

Question 10

historical books

Answer 10

the history of the israelites; points to God’s saving actions

Question 11

wisdom books

Answer 11

advice on self control, wisdom, and patience

Question 12

prophetic books

Answer 12

messages from those who god called to challenge the israelites to stop false worship

Question 13

why is the new testament called “new”?

Answer 13

god sent jesus to initiate a new covenant with his people

Question 14

what is the heart of the christian message in the new testament?

Answer 14

the gospels

Question 15

how many books in new testament?

Answer 15

27

Question 16

what does the NT focus on?

Answer 16

the words and actions of jesus christ

Question 17

gospels

Answer 17

accounts of jesus’ life, teachings, paschal mstery

Question 18

acts of the apostles

Answer 18

account of pentecost and life of the early church

Question 19

paulines letters

Answer 19

st pauls letters advising different christian communities

Question 20

non-pauline letters

Answer 20

pauline letters but written by different bros

Question 21

revelation

Answer 21

offers support for persecuted christians

Question 22

parousia

Answer 22

2nd coming of jesus