Biblical Terms Quiz

Biblical Terms

• Genesis: First book of the Bible, focusing on creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs. Means "origin" or "beginning".
• Exodus: Second book, detailing the Israelites' departure from Egypt under Moses. Includes the Ten Commandments and God's covenant.
• Monotheism: Belief in one God. Examples include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
• Polytheism: Belief in multiple gods. Ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian religions are examples.
• Atheist: A person who doesn't believe in any god or gods.
• Agnostic: A person uncertain about the existence of god(s), believing it's unknowable.
• Divine Revelation: God communicating His plan to humanity, primarily through Scripture and Tradition. The Bible is considered Divine Revelation.
• Sacred Scripture: Holy writings, particularly the Bible in Christianity. Key parts are Old and New Testaments.
• Salvation History: God's actions and people's responses throughout history, aiming for human redemption. Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection are key events.
• Canon: Official list of books recognized as Holy Scripture. The Bible's Old and New Testaments are included.
• Pentateuch: The first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy). Also known as the Torah.
• Torah: Central text of Jewish tradition, consisting of the first five books of the Bible. Means "The Law".
• "The Law": God's commandments and instructions to the Israelites in the first five books of the Bible.
• Chosen People: The Israelites, selected by God as His special people. God's covenant with Abraham initiated this.
• Holy Land: Region of ancient Palestine, significant for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Includes Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth.
• Jewish Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Founding fathers of the Israelite nation.
• Judge: Ancient Israelite leader—military, legal, and sometimes spiritual. Examples are Samson, Deborah, and Gideon.
• Apostasy: Abandoning or rejecting religious belief. In the Bible, it often describes Israel's turning away from God.
• Cycle of Sin: Israelites' sin -> oppression -> supplication to God -> God sends a judge -> peace/rest -> repetition.
• Prophet: Messenger who delivers God's message. Examples are Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.
• The Big 5 (Old Testament Prophets): Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Moses.
• Covenant: Solemn agreement/promise between God and His people with mutual commitments. Example is God's covenant with Abraham.
• Exile: Period when Israelites lived outside their homeland, often due to foreign conquest and displacement. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem was a major event.
• Temple: Holy place in Jerusalem for Jewish worship—destroyed in 586 BC and 70 AD.
• Messiah (Big M): A savior of the Jewish people, foretold in Hebrew Scriptures.
• Messiah (small m): A leader/savior of a particular group/cause (not necessarily divine).

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