Religion - We Live our Faith - Chapter 2
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What does the word 'revelation' mean?

To unveil

What is the essential truth of our faith?

God loves us and calls us to live in response to his love, now and forever.

What are two other names for the Scripture?

Bible, God's Word

What is the Scripture?

<p>The written account of God's revelation and his relationship with his people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'divine inspiration'?

<p>The special guidance the Holy Spirit gave the human authors of the Bible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we mean by Sacred Tradition?

<p>The good news of Jesus Christ as lived out in the Church, past and present - teachings and practices handed down from Jesus to Apostles to the whole Church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we mean by Deposit of Faith?

<p>Scripture + Tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 'true author of the Bible' and why?

<p>God, working through human authors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the Bible best described?

<p>As a book of religious or spiritual truths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we say that the Bible is like a library?

<p>It is a collection of 73 books written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit over a span of almost 2000 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivation of the word 'Bible' (biblia)?

<p>Comes from the Greek word that means 'books'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are other names for the Old Testament and New Testament?

<p>New Testament = Christian Scriptures</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many books are there in the canons of the Catholic and Protestant bibles?

<p>Protestant Bible = 66 books (missing deuterocanonical books); Catholic Bible = 73</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which canon is the Catholic Bible derived?

<p>Alexandrine Canon</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which canon is the Protestant Bible derived?

<p>Jewish Canon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the categories of books in the Old Testament?

<p>Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Books, Prophetic Books</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'deuterocanonical books'?

<p>The seven disputed Old Testament books: Sirach, Tobit, Wisdom, 1&amp;2 Maccabees, Judith and Baruch; also parts of Daniel and Esther.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pentateuch?

<p>Known as the Torah or Law, describes the formation of God's covenant with his people and the basic laws and beliefs of the Israelites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two other ways we describe the books of the Pentateuch?

<p>Torah or Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book of the New Testament describes the early history of the Church?

<p>Acts of the Apostles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book of the New Testament is an example of apocalyptic literature?

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

What do we call the first (and most important) books of the New Testament?

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

According to the American Bible Society, how many Bibles are distributed each year?

<p>200,000,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what languages was the Bible originally written?

<p>Most of the Old Testament was written in Hebrew; most of the New Testament in Greek; and Aramaic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who translated the Bible into Latin?

<p>St. Jerome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin version of the Bible known as?

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

What do we mean by 'canon'?

<p>The official list of the books of the Bible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we mean by oral tradition?

<p>Biblical stories conveyed by word of mouth by the patriarch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name we use to describe the father of a Hebrew tribe?

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

Can you describe five religious or spiritual truths we learn from the story of Creation?

<p>God created everything; We are created with His love; We are created in His image; Everything He created was good;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who delivered the 'new covenant' to God's people?

<p>Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were the first books of the Bible written?

<p>1000 B.C. - about the time of King David</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are synagogues?

<p>Gathering places where the inspired writings were read and studied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the development of the Old Testament.

<p>Religious Experience = Oral Tradition = Inspired Writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the development of the New Testament.

<p>Religious Experience = Kerygma = Letters and Gospels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we mean by 'kerygma'?

<p>Preaching of the Apostles and early disciples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'gospel' mean?

<p>Good News</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Gospels?

<p>Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 'epistles'?

<p>Formal letters to the early Christian communities about God's revelation in Jesus Christ addressing moral and doctrinal concerns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Magisterium'?

<p>The living teaching office of the Church - consisting of the Pope and the Bishops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Magisterium?

<p>With the help of the Holy Spirit, interprets both Scripture and Tradition and teaches us how to apply their message in our lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Magisterium fulfill its role?

<p>Through letters, statements, and documents, it continually teaches us about the Truth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you cite two biblical passages using abbreviations?

<p>Genesis 3:5; John 3:16-17</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sacred Tradition consist of?

<p>All that the Church has learned with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, including her teachings, her documents, and her worship, prayer, and other practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

God's Truth consists of both Scripture and Tradition. What is Scripture and Tradition referred to?

<p>Deposit of Faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the 'deposit of faith' God's Truth?

<p>It is both inspired by the Holy Spirit and essential for teaching us how to live as God's people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the categories of books in the New Testament?

<p>Gospels, Letters, Other Writings (Acts of the Apostles, Revelation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Pentateuch' mean?

<p>Five Scrolls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is St. Jerome the patron saint of?

<p>Patron Saint of biblical scholars</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Revelation and Scripture

  • Revelation means "to unveil" in Latin, originating from a Greek term.
  • The core belief of faith is that God loves humanity and calls them to reciprocate His love eternally.
  • The Scripture, also known as the Bible or God's Word, is a written account of God's revelation and His interactions with people.
  • "Divine inspiration" refers to the unique guidance provided by the Holy Spirit to the human writers of the Bible.

Sacred Tradition and Deposit of Faith

  • Sacred Tradition encompasses the teachings and practices of Jesus, passed down through the Apostles and the Church.
  • The "Deposit of Faith" includes both Scripture and Tradition, forming the essential foundations of faith.

Canon and Structure of the Bible

  • God is recognized as the true author of the Bible, utilizing human authors as instruments.
  • The Bible serves as a collection of 73 books, inspired by the Holy Spirit over nearly 2000 years, resembling a library.
  • The term "bible" is derived from the Greek word for "books."

The Testaments and Canonical Variations

  • The Old Testament is also referred to as the Hebrew Scriptures, while the New Testament is known as the Christian Scriptures.
  • The Protestant Bible contains 66 books, lacking the deuterocanonical texts, whereas the Catholic Bible includes 73 books.
  • The Catholic Bible is based on the Alexandrine Canon, while the Protestant Bible follows the Jewish Canon.

Old Testament Composition

  • The Old Testament includes various categories of books: Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Books, and Prophetic Books.
  • Deuterocanonical books, disputed in some traditions, include Sirach, Tobit, Wisdom, 1&2 Maccabees, Judith, and Baruch, along with parts of Daniel and Esther.
  • The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah or Law, details God's covenant with the Israelites.

New Testament Insights

  • The Acts of the Apostles details the early history of the Church, while the Book of Revelation exemplifies apocalyptic literature.
  • The first and pivotal books of the New Testament are called the Gospels, authored by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Bible Distribution and Language

  • Annually, the American Bible Society distributes around 200 million Bibles globally.
  • The Old Testament is primarily in Hebrew; the New Testament is predominantly in Greek and Aramaic.

Historical Context and Translation

  • St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate.
  • "Canon" refers to the official listing of biblical books.

Tradition and Teaching

  • Oral tradition involves passing biblical stories verbally through patriarchs.
  • A patriarch is another term for the father of a Hebrew tribe.

Creation and Covenant

  • Key truths from the Creation story include: God created everything, creation reflects His love, humanity is made in His image, and all creation is deemed good.
  • Jesus Christ delivered the New Covenant to God's people.

Biblical Development

  • The Old Testament developed from Religious Experience to Oral Tradition to Inspired Writing.
  • The New Testament evolved from Religious Experience to Kerygma to composed Letters and Gospels.

Kerygma and Gospel Meaning

  • Kerygma denotes the preaching by the Apostles and early disciples, with "gospel" signifying "Good News."
  • Epistles are formal letters to early Christian communities regarding God's revelations.

Church’s Teaching Authority

  • The Magisterium, consisting of the Pope and Bishops, serves as the Church's teaching authority.
  • With the Holy Spirit's assistance, the Magisterium interprets Scripture and Tradition, guiding their application in daily life.
  • The Magisterium communicates teachings through various letters and documents.

Sacred Tradition and Deposit of Faith

  • Sacred Tradition comprises the Church's accumulated teachings, documents, worship practices, and prayers.
  • The Deposit of Faith, inspired by the Holy Spirit, encompasses Scripture and Tradition, essential for guiding the faithful.

Biblical Literature

  • The New Testament consists of Gospels, Letters, and other writings, such as Acts and Revelation.
  • The term "Pentateuch" translates to "Five Scrolls," referring to the first five books of the Bible.
  • St. Jerome is the patron saint of biblical scholars.

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