Biblical Vocabulary and Definitions Quiz

Questions and Answers

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'?

Gospel Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential message of the Gospel that Jesus Christ is Lord called?

Kerygma Signup and view all the answers

What does Didache mean?

Teaching Signup and view all the answers

What is an epistle?

A letter. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'catholic' with a lowercase 'c' mean?

Universal Signup and view all the answers

What are aspects of the Bible that can change over time, and what is an aspect that cannot change?

The Bible's languages, features, media, covers, and prices may change over time, but God's Revelation does not change. Signup and view all the answers

What happened during key periods of the Old Testament's formation?

Oral Tradition, King Solomon hired scribes to write down the stories around 950 BC, and editing in the 6th century BC. Signup and view all the answers

How is the process of the formation of the New Testament similar to the Old Testament's formation?

Both have a period of oral tradition and both have a period where the oral tradition was written down/recorded. Signup and view all the answers

Why did it take so long for the Gospels to be written down, and what were reasons for doing so?

Evangelizing was more important than writing down the Gospel. Reasons included the end of the world not coming as quickly as anticipated, some people distorting the true Gospel, and Christians needed more instruction. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Gospels the heart of the Bible?

Through them, people can know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and learn how to live as His disciples. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Catholics believe in teachings that are not in the Bible?

The Bible is not the only means God uses to hand down the truths of Revelation since the Deposit of Faith is comprised of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Signup and view all the answers

What describes God's revelation before Jesus' coming?

Old Testament Signup and view all the answers

What is the Good News of Jesus Christ and His New Covenant?

New Testament Signup and view all the answers

What describes the covenant made between God and the Chosen People?

Old Testament Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a book is divided into several sections?

Both Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the books of the Pentateuch?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy Signup and view all the answers

What do the Historical Books narrate?

They narrate the events of Salvation History, namely how God remained faithful to the covenant and how the Israelites struggled over time to live accordingly to the Law. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the Historical Books?

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings, First and Second Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah, (Tobit, Judith, and Esther), First and Second Maccabees. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Wisdom Books address?

They address the ways that God works in individuals' everyday lives. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the Wisdom Books?

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom, and Sirach. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Prophetic Books encourage the people of Israel to do?

They encourage the people of Israel to stay faithful to their covenant with God. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the Prophetic Books?

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Baruch, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Twelve Minor Prophets. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Gospels considered to be?

They are the heart of all the Scriptures because they are our principal source for the life and teaching of the Incarnate Word, Our Savior. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the books of the Gospel?

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Signup and view all the answers

What is The Acts of the Apostles?

The second part of the Gospel of Luke describing the growth of the early Church. Signup and view all the answers

What are The Pauline Epistles?

Letters written by Saint Paul to various local Churches and their leaders addressing their needs. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the Pauline Epistles?

Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, (1 and 2 Timothy, Titus) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Letter to the Hebrews?

A sermon or homily written by someone other than God. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of The Catholic Epistles?

James, 1 and 2 Peter, (1, 2, and 3 John), Jude, Revelation Signup and view all the answers

What do The Catholic Epistles contain?

Letters containing general advice that is helpful to all the churches. Signup and view all the answers

What is Revelation?

A highly symbolic/apocalyptic work written to encourage Christians undergoing persecution, reassuring them that Christ will reward the faithful with heaven at the end of time. Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of key biblical terms and concepts with this quiz. Explore definitions related to scripture, including the Pentateuch, Gospel, and Apocalyptic literature. Understand the foundation of early Christian teachings and their significance.