Vocabulary Unit 2 Flashcards
TaNaK
Torah (Law), Nebi’im (Prophets), Ketubim (Writings)
OT
Old Testament - as in first or prior
Septuagint
TaNaK translated into Greek
Literally 70
LXX
LXX
Septuagint
Originally written in Hebrew
Letter of Aristeas
Legend of the origin of Septuagint
Apocrypha
Books not included in the Hebrew or Protestant Bibles-
Literally hidden or obscure
Deuterocanonical
Roman Catholics reference to the Apocrypha
Literally means second cannon
Books of the Apocrypha
Wisdom 1 and 2 Macabees Tobit Sirach Baruch Judith
Vulgate
St. Jerome’s translation of the Christian Scriptures to Latin
NT
New Testament - second major division of bible - having to do with Christ
Messiah
Hebrew = Anointed One Greek = Christ
Pentatueuch
“5 scrolls” = Torah = Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deutoronomy
Documentary Hypothesis
AKA “Source” - JEDP Hypothesis - Pentateuch is a compilation of four primary anonymous sources (not all written by Moses)
Redactor
Editor - changes written material
Julius Welhasuen
Originated the Documentary Hypothesis
Primeval History
History before the invention of writing - Genesis chapters 1 - 11 - creation
Enuma Elish
Polytheistic/Babylonian creation story = parallels the bible = battle between forces of chaos among the gods
Monotheism
Belief in one god
Polytheism
Belief in more than one god
Covenant
a solemn agreement between at least two parties; usually one being God
Patriarchal History
3 menwho played pivotal role in who would become the Jewish people - Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
Hebrew / Israelite /Jews
Names for the same people
Hebrew - what the Egyptians call ed them
Israelite - what they called themselves before exile
Jews - what the called themselves after exile
Decalogue
Ten Commandments / Sinai Covenant / Mosaic Covenant
Apocalyptic Literature
Reveal or Uncover; reveals how God will be victorious over evil and establish his kingdom forever OT - Daniel; NT- Revelations
Memory/Memorial
Teaching us the truth of salvation. The creation stories tell how we can get back to him =>eternity => relationship with God
Dei Verbum
Vatican II
Words of God in the words of men
- Can’t understand the transcendence of God speak
* they wrote in the context in what they knew and could relate to=> language, culture, time
Questions we might ask of the text draw from our modern knowledge of various subject
Archaeology, History, Literature, Ancient Languages, Sociology
In about the 2nd century BC the books were translated into Greek and are referred to
Septuagint, LXX
____ changed the perception and practice of many Catholics and was written to encourage Catholics to study the Bible as protestants do.
St Jerome, Pope Damasus I, modern latin
Salvation:
What are we being save from?
What are we being saved for?
What are we being saved by?
sin & death
eternity in heaven w/ God
Christ’s crucifiction
Inspiration consists of
Divine influence
divine quality
Divine Influence
directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul
Divine Quality
the writings or words of a person so influenced
Four senses of Scripture
- Literal
- Allegorical
- Anagogical (having to do with the end of the world)
- Moral
What are the books of the Apocraphy
- Historical
- -Tobit, Judith, 1&2 Maccabees
- Prophetical
- -Baruch
- Sapiential (Wisdom)
- -Sirach
- -Wisdom
How many books are there in a “normal” bible
39
How many books are there in a Catholic Bible
46
What are the section of the Catholic OT
Pentateuch, Historical Books, Poetry/Wisdom, Prophets
What are the books of the Pentateuch
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Name a book from the Historical Books
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel (only 5 of the many)
Name a book from Poetry/Wisdom
Job, Psalms, Proverbs
Name a book from the Prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations
Name the books of the Torah
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Name the sections of the Hebrew Bible
Torah - the Law
Nebi’im - the Prophets
Ketubim
The writings
How is the Nebi’im section broken
Former prophets, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets
What is the difference between Major & Minor Prophets
Major Prophet only fits on one scroll; Minor Prophets are many to a scroll
Name at least one of the Former Prophets
Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings
Name at least one of the Major Prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
Name at least one of the Minor Prophets
Hosea, Joel, Amos Obadiah, Jonah Micah
Name ate least one book from the Ketubim
Psalms, Proverbs, Job
Name the periods in order
Patriarchs, Tribal Period, Monarchy (United & Divided Kingdom) Post-Exile, Hellenistic Period, Roman Period
Who are the Patriarchs in order
Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
What is special about Jacob
- -fought with God & won
- - twelve tribes of Israel named after his 12 sons
Characteristics of Abraham
1) Father of our faith
2) with Covenant promised great nation, blessed, son, land
Characteristics of Amos
Minor, first of the writing prophets, prophesied to people of Northern kingdom of Israel
Characteristics of Bathsheba
1) Wife to Uriah
2) Sexual relations w/ King David
3) Mother of Solomon
Characteristics of David
1) greatest king of Israel
2) attributed to writing many of the Psalms
3) Youngest son Jesse, rose to become king
Characteristics of Deborah
1) The only female judge => also judged
Judges were
military leaders and did not judge (except Deborah)
Characteristics of Elija
OT former prophet and did not write a book
Esther
1) Israelite woman who lived in Persian harem
2) Saved her people from murder
3) Her book recalls the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim
4) Example of ordinaryperson who can do extraordinary things
Isaiah
1) Major Prophet
2) Prophesied in Jerusalem
3) an advisor to King Ahaz
4) advisor to King Hezekiah
Jacob
1) Patriarch, grandson of Abraham, son of Isaac
