New Testament and Book of Revelation Literary Types Quiz

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What are the three literary types that the book of Revelation is a unique combination of?

Apocalypse, prophecy, and letter (correct)

Prophecy, letter, and songs

Prophecy, apocalypse, and lament

Apocalypse, parables, and metaphors

What are the seven types mentioned in the text that include laments, thanksgiving, hymns, and wisdom?

Prophetic utterances found in the Prophets

Psalms (correct)

Narratives

Wisdom literature

What is a key principle for interpreting narratives?

Most of the characters in narratives are far from perfect and their actions are too.

Usually it illustrates a doctrine or doctrines taught elsewhere.

Narratives may teach either explicitly or implicitly.

They directly teach a doctrine. (correct)

According to Luke, why did the forward movement of Acts occur?

Both A and B. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an incorrect statement of hermeneutical guidelines when reading the Old Testament Pentateuchal Law?

See the Old Testament law as God’s direct command to you. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of good interpretation of biblical texts?

To get at the plain meaning of the text. Signup and view all the answers

Which three principles are involved in the composition of the Gospels according to the text?

Selectivity, arrangement, and adaptation Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a guideline for understanding Christians' relationship to the Old Testament law?

The Old Testament law is our Testament. Signup and view all the answers

Which three original languages are used to translate the scriptures from?

Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a principle for interpreting narratives?

Usually it illustrates a doctrine or doctrines taught elsewhere. Signup and view all the answers

What does Paradigmatic Law 23 refer to?

An illustration from everyday life used by Jesus to make a point Signup and view all the answers

Why is learning to think in paragraphs necessary for understanding the argument in the various epistles?

To identify the key themes and arguments in the epistles Signup and view all the answers

How should we primarily view the prophets?

As predictors of future events Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to good exegesis according to the text?

Reading the text carefully and asking the right questions Signup and view all the answers

Was the message of the prophets always original according to the text?

No, often repetitive Signup and view all the answers

How was Hebrew poetry in Psalms primarily addressed according to the text?

Through emotional depth Signup and view all the answers

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