Holy Bible: Canonisation and Influence
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From which language did the term 'Bible' originate?

  • Latin
  • Aramaic
  • Hebrew
  • Greek (correct)

    • How many books does the Old Testament contain?

  • 39 (correct)
  • 27
  • 12
  • 66

    • Which Church first accepted the Book of Revelation as canonical?

  • Protestant Church
  • Eastern Church
  • Catholic Church
  • Western Church (correct)

    • What is the earliest written material in the New Testament?

    <p>Pauline letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Peshitha' mean?

    <p>Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Protestant Church rejected which type of literature during canonical processes?

    <p>Apocryphal literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Council of Jamnia held?

    <p>90 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Syrian translation of the Holy Bible is commonly known?

    <p>Peshitha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Madbaha in the Syrian Orthodox Church?

    <p>It functions similarly to the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which passage is part of the introductory prayer before Kauma in the Syrian Orthodox liturgy?

    <p>Isaiah's vision of the Lord's holiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times a day are prayers set according to the Syrian Orthodox Church's practice referenced in Psalms?

    <p>Seven times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Old Testament figure's priesthood is reflected in the preparation of the Holy Mysteries in the Syrian Orthodox Church?

    <p>Melchizedek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the New Testament is emphasized throughout the prayers in the Syrian Orthodox liturgy?

    <p>The Trinitarian doctrine of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the service before the Holy Qurbana in the Syrian Orthodox Church?

    <p>Readings from the Old Testament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects the clergy vestments and church items to historical Biblical practices in the Syrian Orthodox Church?

    <p>Direct adherence to Old Testament prescriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the Syrian Orthodox liturgy regarding Christ's life?

    <p>His life, death, and resurrection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What central theological theme does John's Gospel begin with?

    <p>Logos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sign is the first miracle performed by Jesus in John's Gospel?

    <p>Turning water into wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Holy Spirit play in John's Gospel?

    <p>A divine agent who supports believers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which narrative feature is absent in John's Gospel compared to the Synoptic Gospels?

    <p>Parables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'sign' signify in John's Gospel?

    <p>Signifying something beyond itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Greek term is used in John's Gospel to describe Jesus as the 'Word'?

    <p>Logos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final sign performed by Jesus in John's Gospel?

    <p>Raising of Lazarus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which chapter of John's Gospel does Jesus declare, 'I am the bread of life'?

    <p>John 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who authored the Acts of the Apostles?

    <p>Luke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event in Acts marks the beginning of the Christian Church?

    <p>Pentecost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was the location of the synod that decided the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian community?

    <p>Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of St. Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost?

    <p>3,000 people converted to Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used in Acts to refer to the early Christian practice of communal meals?

    <p>Breaking of Bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form did the Holy Spirit take when descending upon the disciples on the Day of Pentecost?

    <p>Tongues of fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Christian martyr according to the Acts of the Apostles?

    <p>Stephen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date was the Jerusalem Synod convened?

    <p>AD 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Edict of Milan in AD 313 for Christians?

    <p>It granted complete religious freedom for Christians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Council of Ephesus prefer the term 'Theotokos' over 'Christotokos'?

    <p>To affirm Mary as the mother of God rather than just Christ's human nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main belief of the Dyophysite theory rejected by the Oriental Orthodox Churches?

    <p>Christ has two separate natures, divine and human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Council of Nicaea contribute to the development of the Trinitarian doctrine?

    <p>By affirming that Christ is of the same substance as the Father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Trinitarian concept in the Syrian Orthodox Church emphasize?

    <p>The belief in one God in three distinct persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What heretical view was declared by the Council of Ephesus in relation to Nestorius?

    <p>That Christ was two distinct persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What foundational document was created during the Council of Nicaea?

    <p>The Nicene Creed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes Mary's role according to the doctrine affirmed by the Council of Ephesus?

    <p>God-bearer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Holy Bible: Canonisation

    • The term "Bible" comes from the Greek language.
    • The Old Testament focuses on God's covenant with the people of Israel.
    • The Old Testament contains 39 books.
    • The Peshitha is a Syriac version of the Bible.
    • The Western Church was the first to accept the Book of Revelation as canonical.
    • The Council of Jamnia was held in 90 CE.
    • The earliest written material in the New Testament is the Pauline letters.
    • The Protestant Church rejected the Apocryphal literature during canonisation.
    • The Syrian translation of the Holy Bible is the Peshitha.
    • The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by Metropolitan Mor Athanasius Yeshu Samuel.
    • The term "Peshitha" means "Simple."

    Old Testament Influence on Liturgy

    • The Madbaha in the Syrian Orthodox Church resembles the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple.
    • The prophet Isaiah’s vision is incorporated in the liturgy, emphasizing God’s glory.
    • The seven daily prayer times are based on Psalm 118:164.
    • Psalm 51, recited at the beginning of services, emphasizes repentance.
    • The preparation of the Holy Mysteries reflects the priesthood of Melchizedek.
    • Old Testament lessons are read before every Holy Qurbana and on special feasts.
    • Clergy vestments and church items follow Old Testament prescriptions.

    New Testament Influence on Liturgy

    • The Holy Qurbana commemorates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
    • Readings from the Gospels, Acts, and Epistles are essential parts of the service.
    • The Trinitarian doctrine is emphasized throughout the prayers.

    John's Gospel

    • John's Gospel presents Jesus as the "Word" (Logos), who was with God in the beginning and was God.
    • "Sign" in John's Gospel signifies something beyond its literal meaning.
    • The "I am" statements in John's Gospel declare Jesus' divine nature.
    • The first "I am" statement in John's Gospel is "I am the bread of life."
    • John's Gospel highlights the role of the Holy Spirit as the divine agent who continues the work of Jesus after His departure.
    • John's Gospel lacks narrative parables.

    Acts of the Apostles

    • The Acts of the Apostles narrates the missionary journeys of St. Paul.
    • The Day of Pentecost commemorates the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the disciples.
    • The Jerusalem Synod allowed Gentiles to join the Christian community without adhering to all Jewish laws.
    • Prayer plays a significant role in the early Christian community.
    • The "breaking of bread" mentioned in Acts 2:42 refers to the early practice of the Eucharist.

    Early Church History

    • The Council of Constantinople in 381 established Constantinople as the second most important see in Christendom.
    • The Edict of Milan in AD 313 granted religious freedom to Christians.
    • The Council of Ephesus rejected the term "Christotokos" (Christ-bearer) in favor of "Theotokos" (God-bearer).
    • The Dyophysite theory, which proposed that Christ had two separate natures, was rejected by the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
    • The Council of Nicaea in AD 325 affirmed that Christ is of the same substance (homoousios) as the Father, rejecting Arianism.
    • The Nicene Creed became the foundational statement of Trinitarian belief in Christianity.
    • The Syrian Orthodox Church believes in one God existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

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    Explore the key concepts of the Bible's canonisation and its influence on liturgy, focusing on the Old Testament and its traditions. Delve into historical councils, significant translations, and the relationship between liturgical practices and biblical texts.

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