Sacred Scripture and the Bible
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What is the principle called when using truths contained in one part of the Bible to understand truths contained in other parts?

  • The Hermeneutical Circle
  • The Unity of Faith
  • The Canon of Scripture
  • The Analogy of Faith (correct)

    • What is the category of books in the Old Testament that includes Job and Psalms?

  • Law
  • Wisdom (correct)
  • History
  • Prophecy

    • Which book in the Old Testament relates the Maccabean revolt against the Greeks?

  • 1 Maccabees (correct)
  • 1 Chronicles
  • Ezra
  • 2 Maccabees

    • What is the term for an event or person in Scripture that points towards a later event or person?

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

    How many books are in the Old Testament?

    <p>46</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the Pentateuch in the Old Testament?

    <p>The creation and early history of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Old and New Testaments?

    <p>The New Testament is hidden in the Old, and the Old is made manifest in the New</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the principle of analogy in biblical interpretation?

    <p>To apply the teachings of one part of the Bible to another part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of genealogy in the Bible?

    <p>To establish a chronological list of ancestors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Old Testament Law and the Gospel?

    <p>The Gospel fulfills and completes the Old Testament Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the book of Ecclesiastes?

    <p>The vanity of worldly things and the importance of trusting in God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament?

    <p>The Old Testament is a preparation for the Gospel, and the New Testament fulfills the Old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Bible being referred to as 'The Book of Books'?

    <p>It highlights the unity and harmony of the scriptures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the book of Wisdom?

    <p>A poem in praise of wisdom and God's patience with human folly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the analogy of faith in the context of biblical interpretation?

    <p>The unity and harmony of truths contained in the various books of the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the quote 'In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son'?

    <p>It highlights the different modes of God's communication throughout history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Gospels in the Bible?

    <p>They are the principal source for the life and teaching of the Incarnate Word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category of books that includes the Epistles?

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

    What is the primary reason Christians need to know about the Old Testament?

    <p>To recognize the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Synoptic Gospels?

    <p>They tell the story of Jesus in a similar way, and are therefore called Synoptic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the various books of the Bible?

    <p>They shed light on each other, helping to understand the total plan of Revelation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the book of Acts classified as?

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

    Why is the unity of the scriptures important?

    <p>It reflects the absolute unity and harmony of truths contained in the various books of the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Old Testament in relation to the New Testament?

    <p>The Old Testament is a preparation for the Gospel, and the New Testament fulfills the Old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Bible: Inspired Word of God

    • The Church determined which books were inspired by the Holy Spirit and which were not.
    • The Bible is divided into two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament.
    • The New Testament does not nullify the Old Testament, but rather fulfills and completes it.

    The Old Testament

    • The Old Testament tells the story of the long journey towards salvation, which is completed in the New Testament.
    • The books of the Old Testament prepare the way for the Gospel.
    • The Old Testament contains 46 books written over a period of 1500 years.
    • The books can be classified into four main categories: Law, History, Wisdom, and Prophecy.

    Law, History, Wisdom, and Prophecy

    • Law: 5 books of the Pentateuch, which include Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
    • History: 14 books, including Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah.
    • Wisdom: 7 books, including Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Wisdom, and Sirach.
    • Prophecy: 20 books, written by prophets sent by God to bring His words to His people.

    Genealogy and Prophecy in the Old Testament

    • The Gospels of Matthew and Luke show evidence that Jesus is in the ancestral line of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David.
    • The Old Testament speaks of Christ through prophecy and types.

    Analogy of Faith

    • The unity of the sacred books is reflected by their Latin name, biblia, which is singular, meaning "the Book of Books".
    • The various books shed light on one another, and each truth helps us to understand the other truths and the total plan of Revelation.
    • This principle is called "the analogy of faith".

    Figure or Type

    • A figure or type is an event or person in Scripture that points towards a later event or person.
    • Examples include Noah's ark prefiguring the Church and Manna prefiguring the Eucharist.

    The New Testament

    • The New Testament does not replace the Old Testament, but rather fulfills the Old Testament.
    • The New Testament contains 4 classes of books: Law, History, Wisdom, and Prophecy.

    Gospels and the Heart of the Scriptures

    • The Gospels are the principal source for the life and teaching of the Incarnate Word.
    • The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) tell the story of Jesus in a similar way.
    • The Book of Revelation is a prophetic book that speaks the Word of the Lord in symbols and images.

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    This quiz covers the basics of Sacred Scripture, the inspiration behind the Bible, and the division into the Old and New Testaments. It also touches on the fulfillment of the Old Testament by the New Testament.

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