theo u1b Flashcards
what is theophany
God’s breaking into the human dimension so an individual and community’s understanding is deepened or changed
what is a covenant
a solemn agreement between two parties
sign of Noahs covenant
rainbow
sign of Abrahams covenant
circumcision
sign of Moses’ covenant
10 Commandments
what is the Paschal Mystery
the redemption of humanity through Christ’s passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension
patriarchy
father or leader of a tribe, clan, or tradition
polytheism
belief in more than one god
Torah
first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible
5 books
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
4 main covenants
- noah
- abraham
- moses
- david
role of judges
to keep the people in line so they dont forget the covenant
role of kings
foreshadow the kingship of Jesus Christ
role of prophets
overseers of the covenant
Ark of the Covenant
Sacred chest that housed the 10 Commandments placed in a sanctuary where God will dwell