Sources of Wisdom and Authority Flashcards
what does canical mean
key parts of the bible approved by the catholic church
what is deutercaonical
a later addition of books to the bible
what is the council of trent
ecumenical council where they agreed the books to be in catholic bible
sowa for gosples
the gospels are at the heart of all the scripture
where does the word bible come from
greek word for books
where and by who was bible written
1500 years ago by over 40 authors - it is a collection of books
who else is old testament significant to
it is also jewish holy book Tenakh
what do old and new testaments say about covenants
old testament includes number of early covenants made with god
new testament contains idea that new covenant with god is shown through Jesus
what is the catholic understanding of the bible
inspired word of god which allows them to inerpret it and develop own relationship with god
how is the old testament structured
law 5 books - including genesis and exodus commandments from god
history - jewish history - include Joshua and kings
prophets contain mesages from god about the future - Isiah
writings writings of wisdom used to educate about god - job
how is new testament structured
gospels- good news - 4 gospels matthew mark luke and john describe events of jesus life
letters or epistles sent to groups to help them focus on the teachings of jesus
book of revelations- final book discusses end of world
how is the bible diffenerent in other christian groups
not all chrisitians have the same number of books in the bible
protestants have 7 less books
other groups the books are in a different order
orthodox church adds additional scriptures not agreed by catholic church n
what does inerrant mean
idea that the bible has no errors
what is lectionary
a book containing passages from where scripture is read during mass
what does denominations mean
different groups of christians
sowa for bible
god inspired the human authors of the sacred book
3v ways the bible is interpreted by different denominations
inspired literal liberal
what is catholic view of bible (6)
inspired word so science and religion can work
god communicating message through human authors
god is the author but written by humans inspired by holy spirt
gods message but influenced by authors beliefs
some truth but some is symbolic eg creation story
have faith in jesus first then bible
literalist view of bible (4)
bible is word of god no errors
should never be changed
if it contradicts itself there are reasons for that
if it goes against science - then science is incorrect
What is liberalist view of bible (4)
written by people inspired to write a book to help people get closer to god
it is symbolic not literal
allows personal interpretation
seen that some parts are now outdated eg thou shall not kill - wont allow murder but may allow euthanasia
how an the bible be a source of guidance and teaching (5)
must be read and understood as a whole text
reading bible allows christians to show devotion to god
helps guide through times of struggle and worry
can guide decisions
allows us to form connection with god
why is bible important to catholics (5)
sources of guidance
gives laws to follow
teaches history of early church
demonstrates nature of god
core part of the mass
what does magisterium mean
master and is the authoity given to pope and bishops to allow them to make church decisions
what does pontifical mean
decisions made by pope alone
what is concilliar
decisions made by ecumenical council pope and bishops
what is ex cathedra
authority of pope inherited from st peter
what is ccc catechism of church council
book with all catholic teaching
used by priest and bishops to help laity
helps catholics understand their faith
sowa for magistrum
the task of interpreting the word of god has been entrusted soley to the magisterium of the church