Old Testament Covenants Quiz

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What does the Mosaic Covenant symbolize?

The Eucharist

The Ark of the Covenant (correct)

The throne

A statement of faith

What is the primary human obligation in the Mosaic Covenant?

Leading the Twelve Tribes

Proclaiming the prophets

Obedience to the Law (correct)

Faith in Jesus

Which of the following describes the fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant?

The establishment of the Law

The formation of the Twelve Tribes

The resurrection of the righteous

The coming of the Messiah (correct)

What type of books in the Old Testament contains the stories of prehistory and the patriarchs?

Pentateuch Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is known for being saved from the flood and making a covenant with God?

Noah Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a person who is indifferent to the search for God and believes it is impossible to prove God's existence?

Agnostic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of an Apostle in relation to Jesus?

A witness to the resurrection sent to preach the Gospel Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Covenant' refer to?

A solemn agreement between God and people Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Divine Revelation?

It is God's self-communication to humankind. Signup and view all the answers

What does the title 'Doctor of the Church' signify?

A saint recognized for their theological wisdom Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the sacred texts inspired by the Holy Spirit?

Bible Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Bishop?

To oversee a particular church and provide spiritual guidance Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Christ' is derived from which Greek word that means 'anointed one'?

Messiah Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Incarnation' refer to in Christian theology?

The assumption of a human nature by Jesus Christ. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the Magisterium?

The official teaching authority of the Church. Signup and view all the answers

What is celebrated on Pentecost?

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes monotheism from polytheism?

Worship of a single all-powerful God. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Old Testament books primarily document?

The history of salvation leading up to Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What is idolatry in the context of Christian belief?

Worshipping an object or person instead of the true God. Signup and view all the answers

What is natural revelation?

Knowledge of God’s existence through human reason. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a theological virtue?

Faith. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'liturgy' refer to in the context of the Church?

The participation of the People of God in the work of the Trinity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Liturgy of the Hours is correct?

It incorporates readings from Scripture, especially the psalms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Second Vatican Council?

To consider the Church in the modern world Signup and view all the answers

What is the Septuagint?

A Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'kerygma' represent?

The core message that Jesus Christ is Lord Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the word 'Gospel'?

A proclamation of Jesus’ teachings Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the lambs' blood during the Passover?

It protected the houses from destruction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of scribes in ancient times?

They transcribed oral traditions and documented laws Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Protoevangelium?

It signifies the first indication of salvation through Jesus. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Didache' refer to?

The earliest known Christian writing aside from the New Testament Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Sinai Covenant?

To bind God and his people in a loving union. Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered the patriarchs of the faith?

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Signup and view all the answers

Why do human authors of the Bible require inspiration from the Holy Spirit?

To communicate truths intended by God. Signup and view all the answers

How is Jesus characterized in relation to God's revelation?

He is the embodiment of God's perfect revelation. Signup and view all the answers

Which name is used for God's sacred name revealed to Moses?

YHWH. Signup and view all the answers

Do all Bibles contain the same books?

No, the canon varies between different denominations. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sacred Tradition refer to in the context of the Church?

The living transmission of the Church’s Gospel message Signup and view all the answers

Which is the primary role of the Church's Magisterium?

To interpret Sacred Tradition Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Secularism mean?

The exclusion of religion from public affairs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Ark of the Covenant in Jewish faith?

It represents the physical manifestation of God Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exegesis in biblical studies?

To discover the literal meaning of the biblical text Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Church Father in the context of Christianity?

A theologian whose teachings have influenced the church Signup and view all the answers

Which event does the term Exodus refer to in the context of the Chosen People?

Moses leading the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'Liturgy' in the context of the Church?

The official public worship of the Church Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Agnostic: A person who practices a form of atheism, often indifferent to God's existence, believing it impossible to prove or disprove. It's considered a serious sin when rejecting religious and moral truths attainable through reason.
Apostle: "One who is sent." Jesus chose twelve disciples to be his apostles, witnesses of his Resurrection, and the foundation of the Church.
Atheist: A person who denies the existence of God, in theory and/or practice. Atheism is a sin against the virtue of religion.
Bible: Sacred Scripture, containing the truth of God's revelation through human writers inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Bishop: A recipient of the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, making them a successor of the Apostles, and a shepherd of a particular church.

Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Ark of the Covenant: The most important symbol of Jewish faith. It served as the physical manifestation of God.
Canon: The official list of inspired books of the Bible, including 46 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books for Catholics.
Church Father: Theologians, in the first eight centuries of Christianity, whose teachings significantly impacted the Church.
Secularism: Indifference to religion and the exclusion of religious belief from civil affairs, and public education.
Theology: The study of God and religious truth. Theologians are people who study theology.
Theist: A person who believes in a personal and provident God. A theist can believe in one or many gods.

Chapter 3 Vocabulary

Apocalyptic: Greek for "revelation." It refers to a type of symbolic literature about the future and the Final Judgment, offering hope to persecuted people.
Catholic: Universal, in a Christian context.
Didache: Greek for "teaching." This is the name of the earliest known Christian writing, besides the New Testament.
Epistle: A letter, found in the New Testament, often for public reading.
Galilee: A region in modern-day Israel, north of Samaria, during Jesus' time.

Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Gospel: "Good News" - Jesus Christ himself, his message, and the four accounts of his life, death, resurrection, and ascension in the New Testament are considered Gospels.
Judges: Military leaders who led Old Testament Israelite tribes.
Kerygma: The core message of the Gospel that Jesus is Lord.
Law: Rules that helped Israelites live in conformity with God's will. The Jewish Law contained 613 laws.
Pentateuch: The first five books of the Bible.
Remnant: Exiles and former exiles who remained loyal to God, during the Babylonian Captivity, waiting to restore Jerusalem.

Chapter 5 Vocabulary

Adonai: Name for God, meaning "Lord" or "master."
Circumcision: Surgical removal of the male foreskin, a physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham.
Devil: The fallen angel who refused God or his kingdom. Satan is another name for the devil.
Elohim: A common Semitic word for God in the Bible.
Fall: Expulsion from Paradise in the Garden of Eden, due to the disobedience of Adam and Eve. It also represents their "fall" from a state of Original Holiness and Original Justice to one of sin.

Other (General) Terms

Dead Sea Scrolls: Old Testament manuscripts discovered near the Dead Sea in 1947.
Exegesis: The process of studying the biblical text to determine its literal meaning.
Liturgy: Public worship of the Church, initiated by Christ's work of Redemption. The sacraments and the Divine Office are part of the Church's liturgy.
Liturgy of the Hours: A type of prayer, performed at different times during the day, from Scripture, psalms, and hymns.
Magisterium: The official teaching authority of the Church, the bishops in communion with the Pope (the successor of Peter).
Monotheism: Belief in one God.
Natural Revelation: Using human reason to know God's existence and basic attributes through the created order.
Oral Tradition: Sharing stories and information verbally.
Original Holiness and Original Justice: The state of Adam and Eve before sin.
Original Sin: Sin resulting from Adam and Eve's disobedience, leading to the loss of Original Holiness and Original Justice and a fallen human nature.
Passover: A Jewish feast commemorating God's saving the Israelites from the Egyptians.
Patriarchs: "Fathers of the faith" - Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were important patriarchs in the OT.
Sacred Scripture: The written transmission of God's Gospel message, preserved and interpreted by the Church.
Sacred Tradition: The living transmission of God's message, found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship, preserved and interpreted by the Church.
Secularism: A belief that religion should be separated from civil affairs and public education.
Septuagint: A second-century BC Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, made at Alexandria.
Scribes: People trained in writing, before widespread literacy.
Sinai Covenant: Covenant between God and the Chosen People through Moses on Mount Sinai.
Theist: A person who believes in a personal and provident God.
Vulgate: A 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible, by Saint Jerome

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Test your knowledge on the major covenants found in the Old Testament, including the Mosaic and Davidic Covenants. This quiz explores key obligations and significant stories that define these important agreements between God and His people.