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What is the Greek term for the first 5 books of the Bible?
Pentateuch
What helped the Israelites live in conformity to God's will?
Law
What is the definition of apocalyptic literature?
Highly symbolic literature that contains apparitions about the future and the Final Judgment
What is a word meaning 'Good News'?
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What is the essential message of the Gospel that Jesus Christ is Lord called?
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What does Didache mean?
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What is an epistle?
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What does 'catholic' with a lowercase 'c' mean?
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What are aspects of the Bible that can change over time, and what is an aspect that cannot change?
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What happened during key periods of the Old Testament's formation?
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How is the process of the formation of the New Testament similar to the Old Testament's formation?
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Why did it take so long for the Gospels to be written down, and what were reasons for doing so?
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Why are the Gospels the heart of the Bible?
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Why do Catholics believe in teachings that are not in the Bible?
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What describes God's revelation before Jesus' coming?
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What is the Good News of Jesus Christ and His New Covenant?
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What describes the covenant made between God and the Chosen People?
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What does it mean if a book is divided into several sections?
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What are the names of the books of the Pentateuch?
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What do the Historical Books narrate?
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What do the Wisdom Books address?
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What do the Prophetic Books encourage the people of Israel to do?
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What are the names of the Prophetic Books?
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What are the Gospels considered to be?
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What are the names of the books of the Gospel?
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What is The Acts of the Apostles?
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What are The Pauline Epistles?
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What is the Letter to the Hebrews?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Pentateuch: Refers to the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah.
- Law: A guiding framework for the Israelites to align their lives with God's intentions.
- Apocalyptic: A genre of literature characterized by symbolic visions concerning the future and the Final Judgment.
- Gospel: Translates to "Good News," detailing the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
- Kerygma: The fundamental proclamation of the Gospel, asserting Jesus Christ as Lord.
- Didache: Means "teaching" in Greek; represents early Christian writings outside the New Testament.
- Epistle: A formal letter designed for public reading within early Christian communities.
- catholic: With a lowercase 'c', signifies universality in context.
Biblical Formation and Tradition
- The Bible's languages, variants in features, media, covers, and prices are subject to change, while the essence of God's Revelation remains constant.
- Oral Tradition played a vital role in the establishment of both the Old and New Testaments, with the Old Testament seeing its stories documented circa 950 BC and subsequently edited around 600 BC.
- Formation of the New Testament involved a similar oral tradition process before it was committed to writing.
Reasons for Gospel Composition
- Initial emphasis on evangelization delayed the writing of the Gospels, leading to concerns like the unexpected delay of the end times, distortions in the Gospel message, and the need for clearer Christian instruction.
Significance of the Gospels
- The Gospels serve as the core of the Bible, enabling believers to understand Jesus Christ's life and his teachings for discipleship.
Source of Catholic Beliefs
- Catholics uphold specific teachings that extend beyond the Bible due to the Deposit of Faith, encompassing both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
Testaments Overview
- Old Testament: Covers God's revelation pre-dating Jesus, detailing the covenant established with the Chosen People.
- New Testament: Presents the Good News regarding Jesus Christ and his New Covenant.
Scripture Structure
- Both Testaments contain multiple sections, addressing various literary forms.
- Pentateuch Books: Includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
- Historical Books: Chronicles Salvation History and the Israelites' covenant journey.
- Wisdom Books: Reflect on God's role in everyday life, including texts like Psalms and Proverbs.
- Prophetic Books: Aim to guide Israelites in faithfulness, featuring prominent prophets such as Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Gospel and Apostolic Writings
- Gospels: Central to Scripture, comprising Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which illuminate Christ's life and teachings.
- Acts of the Apostles: Narrates the early growth of the Church, serving as an extension of the Gospel of Luke.
- Pauline Epistles: Letters addressing specific needs within early Christian communities, including Romans and Corinthians.
- Catholic Epistles: Offer universal advice applicable to all churches, containing wisdom from apostles.
Revelation
- Revelation: An apocalyptic text designed to inspire perseverance among persecuted Christians, affirming the promise of eternal reward for the faithful.
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