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?

    <p>Both A and B.</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>To get at the plain meaning of the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Selectivity, arrangement, and adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Old Testament law is our Testament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a principle for interpreting narratives?

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

    What does Paradigmatic Law 23 refer to?

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

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

    <p>To identify the key themes and arguments in the epistles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should we primarily view the prophets?

    <p>As predictors of future events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reading the text carefully and asking the right questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>No, often repetitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through emotional depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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