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According to the Church's teaching, what is the primary reason the books of the Old and New Testaments are considered sacred and canonical?
According to the Church's teaching, what is the primary reason the books of the Old and New Testaments are considered sacred and canonical?
- They have been handed down through generations and have remained unchanged.
- They contain historical accounts and prophecies that have proven to be true.
- They were written by inspired individuals who had direct contact with God.
- They were written under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and have God as their ultimate author. (correct)
Based on the text, who is considered the principal author of the Bible?
Based on the text, who is considered the principal author of the Bible?
- The Church
- The Holy Spirit
- God (correct)
- Human authors
What role did human authors play in the composition of the Bible?
What role did human authors play in the composition of the Bible?
- They used their own abilities and creativity within the framework of divine inspiration. (correct)
- They acted as passive recipients of God's message, simply writing down what they were told.
- They chose the most suitable stories and teachings to include in the Bible.
- They dictated the exact words that God wanted them to write.
What is the significance of the phrase "the Bible is the Word of God written in the words of men"?
What is the significance of the phrase "the Bible is the Word of God written in the words of men"?
According to the passage, what is the relationship between the human authors and divine inspiration in the Bible?
According to the passage, what is the relationship between the human authors and divine inspiration in the Bible?
What is the etymological meaning of "Bible"?
What is the etymological meaning of "Bible"?
What role did the Holy Spirit play in the composition of the Bible according to Vatican II?
What role did the Holy Spirit play in the composition of the Bible according to Vatican II?
Which of the following can be considered a reason for the Bible's status as a top bestseller?
Which of the following can be considered a reason for the Bible's status as a top bestseller?
What significant difference exists between the Catholic and Protestant views on the Bible?
What significant difference exists between the Catholic and Protestant views on the Bible?
Why is it significant that the Bible is considered a "library" rather than a singular literary composition?
Why is it significant that the Bible is considered a "library" rather than a singular literary composition?
How does the Bible serve as an expression of God's revelation?
How does the Bible serve as an expression of God's revelation?
Which of these statements best reflects the primary aim of this chapter?
Which of these statements best reflects the primary aim of this chapter?
Why is it necessary to understand the Bible's etymological meaning?
Why is it necessary to understand the Bible's etymological meaning?
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Divine Inspiration
Divine Inspiration
The belief that the Holy Spirit guided authors of the Bible.
Sacred and Canonical
Sacred and Canonical
Books accepted as holy and authoritative by the Church.
Human Freedom and Creativity
Human Freedom and Creativity
The role of human authors using their skills in writing scripture.
Principal Author
Principal Author
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The Word of God
The Word of God
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Bible
Bible
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Etymology of 'Bible'
Etymology of 'Bible'
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Number of Bible Books
Number of Bible Books
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Inerrancy
Inerrancy
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Canonicity
Canonicity
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Reasons for Bible's Popularity
Reasons for Bible's Popularity
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Holy Spirit's Role
Holy Spirit's Role
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Study Notes
Understanding the Bible
- The Bible is the primary source for understanding God and his revelation in history.
- It provides knowledge, considerations, attitudes, and skills needed to comprehend its contents.
- It's the best-selling book of all time.
- Millions of copies have been printed, and hundreds of translations exist.
- 25 million copies are sold annually in America alone.
- People interpret the bible in various ways, from moral and religious texts to literature or simply seeking guidance.
Etymological Meaning of "Bible"
- "Bible" originates from the Greek "ta biblia" ("the books").
- It's a collection of written revelations of God to humanity.
- It's a library or collection of books, not a single literary work
- Catholics refer to seventy-three books in the Old and New Testaments as the inspired Sacred Scripture.
- Protestants accept sixty-six books.
- Composed and edited over generations and by many authors for varied audiences.
Divine Inspiration
- The Catholic Church considers the Bible the "Word of God"
- Vatican II's Dei Verbum stresses the Holy Spirit's role in the Bible's composition.
- The Holy Spirit inspired the authors.
- The Apostles believed that the Bible fully, and entirely, is the Word of God.
- God is the primary author, guiding and inspiring human authors.
- Human authors were free in their expression and creativity.
- Human authors, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wrote what God intended.
- The Bible is the “Word of God written in the words of men."
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