theology final Flashcards
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bible
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written word of God
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canon
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list of books in the bible
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catholic
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universal
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covenant
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unconditional promise from God
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inspired
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breathe in
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salvation history
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the plan for God to save us
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inerrant
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without error
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infallible
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cannot be wrong in morals and faith
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tradition
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gives us sacred scripture and church rules to follow
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magisterium
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The teaching authority of the church
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old testament
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life before Christ
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pentateuch
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first 5 books of the bible/ Moses’ book
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prophet
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A person sent by God to help lead his people back to Him
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fulfill
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to complete
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adam
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the first man God created
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eve
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first woman in the Bible
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serpent
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The devil who tricked Adam and Eve into eating from the forbidden tree
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yahweh
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I am who I am
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eden
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The garden where Adam and Eve resided
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sabbath
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The last day of creation where God rested (7th day)
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image and likeness of God
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(N/A) maybe: We are literally like God. We resemble God.
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protoevangelium
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Called the first gospel because its the first mention of Christ
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abel
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Adam and Eve’s second son. He dies to Cain as he offers a sacrifice to God out of love.
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cain
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Adam and Eve’s first son. Kill Cain out of jealousy
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tower of babel
an attempt by the people to reach heaven and God which resulted in division through different languages
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bigamy
another word for polygamy; having multiple wives
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ham
Second son of Noah who saw his father naked and drunk in a barn. Noah cursed him.
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lamech
known as the person who brings war and revenge into the world; comes from 7 generations after Cain killed Abel
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Noah
The only righteous man left after creation, was the man who built the arc.
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seth
third son of Adam and Eve; was a righteous man
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shem
When the lines of Seth and Cain merge, they make the world evil by creating a new line. Also means "name"
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idolatry
worshipping another god
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abraham
A righteous man known as the father of many religions who also had God promise him a son with his barren wife.
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sarah
Abraham’s barren wife.
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angel
A messenger from God.
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circumcision
The visible sign that shows we are God's people
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isaac
child of Abraham and Sarah
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ishmael
child of Abraham and Hagor
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sodom and gomorrah
Two cities that were full of lust.
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israel
The promised land of the Jews. Moses was not able to enter the promised land but Joshua had led them.
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jacob
Second son of Isaac. Rebekah's favorite. Tricks Isaac and Esau into giving him the birthright.
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esau
First born son of Isaac. Isaac's favorite. Originally given the birthright.
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egypt
The nation that enslaved the Israelites. With the help of Moses and God, they escaped slavery.
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joseph
Rachel's first son. Jacob and Rachel's favorites. Among the twelve brothers. has visions of a field with twelve grains of grass. The twelve grains are forced to bow down to Jacob alongside the moon and sun. Becomes the dream interpreter for the Pharoah.
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pharaoh
King of Egypt. Hated the true God and the Israelites
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patriarch
A family system meaning the father is in charge of the family and the firstborn son is the second to power in the family.
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aaron
Brother of Moses and his spokesperson. Later, he aids in making the golden calf for the Israelites.
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exodus
The book written by Moses that describes the 40 years in the desert.
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manna
Bread from Heaven that God gives to the Israelites.
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moses
Saved the Israelites from slavery in Egypt onto the Promised Land. Eventually was not allowed to enter because he was prideful.
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plague
When Moses sent nine plagues on Egypt with the help of God because Pharoah refused to comply with Moses' demands.
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Passover
When the Israelites ate their last meal before fleeing Egypt. Those who do not have the blood of a lamb on their door will have their firstborn killed by an Angel.
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mount sinai
the mountain where God spoke to Moses and gave him the 12 commandments.
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red sea
The sea that Moses parted so the Israelites could escape
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tabernacle
Holds the Eucharist.
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ten commandments
the 10 laws given to us by God to help us live our lives.
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hebrew
A language most spoken by Jews.
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ark of the covenant
The golden box that holds manna and the ten commandments.
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golden calf
Egyptian god Apis. Israelites worshipped it as if it were a real god
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deuteronomy
the 2nd law
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leviticus
refers to the levitical priests speaking about the Law of Worship.
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joshua
Takes over as the guide for the Israelites.
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caleb
He was a spy sent by Moses to look around the Promised Land.
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priest
Men who work and serve God. They help lead their community to heaven.
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christ
Jesus Christ son of God. Sent by God to save his people from sin. Means "anointed one"
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jericho
Canaanites who lived in a land wrapped by massive walls. To destroy the walls, God instructed the people to march around them for 7 days, and on the seventh day, they were to play trumpets, which would cause the walls to fall.
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messiah
the savior of the people or the world, also means "anointed one"
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david
Youngest son of Jesse who becomes the king of Israel after Saul. Creates a covenant with God called the Davidic Covenant.
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judges
God's representatives to rule his people. (Soldier Prophets).
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samuel
God's last judge. Anointed all of the kings of Israel (Saul, David, Solomon).
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saul
First king of Israel. Made two mistakes that ended his kingship which was offering a sacrifice to God by himself and not killing the sheep, oxen, and cattle of the Amalek.
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jordan
A place where the Jordan River is located and where Jesus was baptized. The Levite priests carried the Ark into the river and it temporarily dried up.
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eucharist
means thanksgiving
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Jerusalem
The main place of worship and for trade in Israel where Jesus was also crucified.
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queen mother
Mother Mary who is the Queen. She is a queen like Mary to Jesus.
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thank offering
the celebration that is done in the temple. A sacrifice for God by his people.
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prime minister
The king's right hand man who does everything the king requests.
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nathan
King Solomon and David's prime minister. He was a prophet
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zion
the mountain where David and Solomon would go when God speaks to them.
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apostacy
leaving your faith
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gentile
a non-Jewish person
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solomon
The King of Israel who was known for his wisdom but fell off due to polygamy.
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sheol
The rock that separated us from the underworld
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pagan
someone who worships false gods
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queen of sheba
She sought the wisdom of King Solomon
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elijah
A prophet who helped perform many miracles.
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elisha
Elijah's followers
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jonah
A prophet who tried running from God because he did not want to be a prophet. God eventually reached him.
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jezebel
a pagan queen who hated all prophets and wanted to kill Elijah
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rehoboam
Son of Solomon who knew a life of luxury from taxes and forced labor. He declined the requests of the people of Israel which eventually led to a civil war.
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jeroboam
Prime minister for Rehoboam who wanted to help the people against Rehoboam. He was a righteous man until his pride in leadership.
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assyria
great enemies of Israel
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the number 40
the number of years the Israelites wandered the desert.
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the number 3
God's presence
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the number 7
the perfect number meaning divinity
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the number 450
the amount of pagan gods there were.
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major prophets
prophets who have larger books in the bible
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minor prophets
prophets who have smaller books in the bible
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wisdom literature
The law written by Solomon. The wisdom comes from God
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Lot
the only good family in Sodom and Gomorrah
