Vocab and 9 Forms

Question 1

Lectio Divina

Answer 1

Lectio Divina is a Latin phrase that means “divine reading” or “spiritual reading”. It is a form of prayer that involves reading a passage of the Bible slowly and intentionally. The practice is focused on listening and responding to God’s word.

Question 2

Source Criticism

Answer 2

The attempts to establish the sources used by the authors and redactors of a biblical text.

Question 3

Synoptic Gospels

Answer 3

giving an account of the event from the same point of view; Mattew, Mark, and Luke

Question 4

Historical Criticism

Answer 4

Examines the origins of the Old and New Testament

Question 5

Form Criticism

Answer 5

A method of biblical criticism that seeks to classify units of scripture into literary patterns

Question 6

Epistle

Answer 6

the 5 New Testament letters in the Bible written by James 1 and 11. (Peter, John and Jude addressing the Church general)

Question 7

Vulgate

Answer 7

a Latin version of the Bible authorized and used by the Roman Catholic Church, St. Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible into Latin

Question 8

Allegorical Sense

Answer 8

a meaning that it is hidden beneath the surface of the text

Question 9

Moral Sense

Answer 9

tells right from wrong.

Question 10

Anagogical Sense

Answer 10

teaching of the Bible that lead us into enteral life in Heaven (pointing to heaven)

Question 11

Miracle Story: healing or exorcism

Answer 11

usually has these elements; introduction, request for help, Jesus’ intervention, result, and reaction

Question 12

Miracle Story: nature miracle

Answer 12

a powerful sign that shows Jesus’ mastery over the elements

Question 13

Parable

Answer 13

a vivid short story that conveys religious truth, usually with a surprise ending

Question 14

Hyperbole

Answer 14

a deliberately exaggerated saying to highlight the topic of discussion