30 Questions
What common roots do the Abrahamic religions share?
They share common roots with the patriarch Abraham.
What is a belief that the Abrahamic religions have in common?
They believe in one God.
What event is central to Jewish history according to the text?
The divine covenant with Abraham.
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt according to the scriptures?
Prophet Moses.
Where was Abraham born according to the text?
In the city of Ur of the Chaldea (present-day Iraq) around 1800 B.C.E.
What laws were revealed to Moses according to the scriptures?
The Ten Commandments.
Who was chosen as the successor of Moses by God?
Joshua
What does the Hebrew Bible consist of?
Torah, Prophets, Writings
What does the Tetragrammaton represent in Hebrew?
YHWH or JHVH
What does the Talmud contain?
Rabbinic interpretations of the sacred scriptures, laws, and moral codes
What does the word 'Talmud' mean?
To study
Which people are called the 'People of the Book'?
Jewish people
What are the eight attitudes mentioned in the Beatitudes recorded in Matthew 5-7?
The eight attitudes are: Blessed are the poor in spirit, Blessed are those who mourn, Blessed are the meek, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, Blessed are the merciful, Blessed are the pure in heart, Blessed are the peacemakers, Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.
What are the Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments are: Thou shalt have no other gods before me, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain, Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy, Honor thy father and thy mother, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor, Thou shalt not covet.
How many sacraments does the Catholic Church have?
The Catholic Church has seven sacraments.
What is the purpose of Baptism in the Catholic Church?
Baptism is meant to remove the guilt and effects of Original Sin and welcome the baptized to the Church.
What is the sacrament that follows Baptism and is meant to bring the graces of the Holy Spirit to the baptized?
Confirmation.
What is Holy Communion in the Catholic Church?
Holy Communion entails the reception of Christ's body and blood.
What is the Sacrament of Confession meant to do?
Reconcile Christians with God by confessing their sins
What is the purpose of the Sacrament of Marriage?
Union of a man and a woman for procreation and mutual support
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders considered as?
Continuation of Christ's priesthood passed onto his apostles
What is the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick also known as?
Extreme Unction or Last Rites
What did Jesus teach in the passage starting with 'Blessed are the poor in spirit'?
Various statements about blessings
What is the last statement Jesus made in the passage about?
Being reviled, persecuted, and falsely accused for His sake
Who is believed to have developed the Apostles' Creed in the 100 or 200 C.E.?
Unknown
What is the earliest historical evidence of the existence of the Apostles' Creed?
A letter written by the Council of Milan in 390 C.E.
Who is the Apostles' Creed a summary of?
The apostles' basic teachings
According to the Apostles' Creed, who is the Father of Jesus Christ?
God
When does the season of Advent begin and end?
Begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve
What is Lent a season of preparation for?
Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Christ
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