Exploring Scripture: Old and New Testaments

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What does the word “scripture” mean?

The word scripture means the holy writing of a religion

What are the five books that make up the Old Testament? Called the Torah or Pentateuch.

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

What 2 sections in the Bible are divided into?

Old Testament and New Testament

What 2 principles do Catholics use to determine if scripture is true?

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Explain the six types of truth found in the Bible:

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What are the four sections of the New Testament?

<p>The Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, Apocalypse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain each of the literary forms found in the Bible:

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What happened each day of Creation?

<ol> <li>God created light on day one; 2. He created the sky on day two; 3. He created land and vegetation on day three; 4. He created the Sun, moon and the stars on day four; 5. He created air and sea creatures on day five; 6. He created land creatures and humans on day six; 7. He rested on day seven</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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What does "scripture" mean?

The holy writing of a religion.

What are the first five books of the Old Testament?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

What are the two main sections of the Bible?

Old Testament and New Testament.

Inspiration (Catholic principle)

A divine influence upon humanity that resulted in the writing of the scriptures.

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Inerrancy (Catholic principle)

Because the Bible was written by humans, there are perhaps errors (dates, names, etc.).

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Six types of truth in the Bible

Religious, Moral, Symbolic, Proverbial, Historical, and Scientific.

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Four sections of the New Testament

The Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, and Apocalypse.

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Myth (Literary Form)

A traditional story focusing on God or a hero.

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Parable

A story which teaches us a lesson or provides insights into human nature.

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What happened on day one of creation?

God created light.

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Study Notes

  • "Scripture" refers to the holy writing of a religion.

Old Testament

  • Consists of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, also known as the Torah or Pentateuch.

Bible Sections

  • Divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Principles for Determining Truth in Scripture (Catholic Perspective)

  • Inspiration: Divine influence led to the writing of the scriptures.
  • Inerrancy: The Bible may contain errors due to human authorship.

Types of Truth in the Bible

  • Religious: God communicates with people.
  • Moral: A code of ethics for living.
  • Symbolic: Truth found between the lines.
  • Proverbial: Short, catchy phrases with general truth or advice.
  • Historical: Based on historical facts and events.
  • Scientific: Based on scientific facts.

New Testament Sections

  • Includes The Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, and Apocalypse.

Literary Forms in the Bible

  • Myth: Traditional story about God or a hero.
  • List: Names, events, or words in a specific order.
  • Poetry: Words expressing a poet's inner feelings or thoughts.
  • Prophecy: Prediction made under divine influence.
  • Law: Rules for behavior.
  • History: A record of past events.
  • Letter: A written message, sometimes personal.
  • Parable: A story teaching a lesson or providing insights into human nature.
  • Sermon: A speech, often based on a Bible passage.
  • Drama: A story about people's lives with dialogue.

Creation Days

  • Day 1: God created light.
  • Day 2: God created the sky.
  • Day 3: God created land and vegetation.
  • Day 4: God created the Sun, moon, and stars.
  • Day 5: God created air and sea creatures.
  • Day 6: God created land creatures and humans.
  • Day 7: God rested.

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