Biblical Literalism vs Contextualism Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?

Literalism insists on a non-metaphorical interpretation, while contextualism emphasizes understanding in context (correct)

Literalism emphasizes understanding in context, while contextualism insists on a non-metaphorical interpretation

Literalism argues that the action can only be understood relative to context, while contextualism favors a strict interpretation

Literalism is a Catholic approach to biblical interpretation, while contextualism emphasizes the unity of God's plan

What is the Allegorical Sense of Scripture concerned with?

Focusing on the historical and narrative accounts in the Bible

Viewing realities and events in terms of their eternal significance

Acquiring a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ (correct)

Teaching us how and why to be a good person

What does the Anagogical Sense teach us to view realities and events in terms of?

Their eternal significance (correct)

Their historical and narrative significance

Their significance in Christ

Their metaphorical interpretations

Which approach to biblical interpretation favors a strict, non-metaphorical interpretation of scripture?

Biblical literalism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Moral Sense in biblical interpretation?

To lead us to act justly and be a good person Signup and view all the answers

Which literary form in the Bible often describes historical events and the lives of people?

Historical and Narrative Accounts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Sermon on the Mount?

Teachings on rebuilding a harmonious life Signup and view all the answers

Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?

Proverbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?

Conveying messages consistent with people's desires Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of parables?

Containing a surprising or unusual twist Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?

Poetry Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?

Revealing new knowledge regarding God's victory over evil forces Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?

Listens to God within, speaks truth, aligns with scripture, brings hope, lives the message Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?

Statements offering instruction and short words of advice Signup and view all the answers

Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?

Gospels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Anagogical Sense in biblical interpretation?

Eternal significance of realities and events Signup and view all the answers

In biblical interpretation, what does the Moral Sense teach us?

How and why to be a good person Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Historical and Narrative Accounts in the Bible?

Describing historical events and people's lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?

Literalism favors strict, non-metaphorical interpretation, while contextualism emphasizes the context Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Allegorical Sense of Scripture?

Recognizing events' significance in Christ Signup and view all the answers

What does the Spiritual Sense of Scripture allow us to view as signs?

Realities and events Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Sermon on the Mount?

Rebuilding a harmonious life akin to the 'Garden of Eden.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of parables?

Containing a surprising or unusual twist, used to instruct by comparing a familiar understanding with a new or unfamiliar understanding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?

Offering instruction often given as short, to the point words of advice. Signup and view all the answers

Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?

The Sermon on the Mount. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?

Listens to their own opinions, says what people want to hear, conveys a message that is consistent with people’s desires, and does not offer hope to overcome suffering. Signup and view all the answers

What does a true prophet do according to the text?

Listen to God within, speak truth, align with scripture, bring hope, live the message. Signup and view all the answers

What literary form expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?

Poetry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?

Speak to us on God’s behalf, guide us to Him, and help us to learn how to treat others with respect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?

A revealing or uncovering of new knowledge, often regarding God’s victory over the forces of evil, usually intended as a message of hope for those who remain faithful. Signup and view all the answers

Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?

Proverb. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biblical Interpretation

Biblical literalism interprets scripture as a direct, non-metaphorical word of God.
Biblical contextualism considers the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of scripture.
Allegorical Sense interprets scripture symbolically, revealing hidden meanings.
Anagogical Sense views realities and events in terms of their ultimate destiny and hope.
Moral Sense teaches practical lessons for living a virtuous life.
Historical and Narrative Accounts often describe historical events and the lives of real people.
Sermon on the Mount focuses on Jesus' teachings on ethics, justice, and the kingdom of God.
Proverbs are characterized by short, practical advice.
False prophets deceive people through false claims and pronouncements.
Parables are short stories that use metaphors to teach a spiritual lesson.
Psalms/Hymns express relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs.
Apocalypse focuses on the end times and the triumph of God's justice.

Prophets

True prophets speak truth and justice, often challenging the status quo.
False prophets deceive people through false claims and pronouncements.

Wisdom Literature

Wisdom Literature focuses on practical living, ethical behavior, and the pursuit of understanding.

Identifying Texts

Sermon on the Mount summarizes the core teachings of Jesus.

Key Concepts

Spiritual Sense uses scripture to understand the meaning of events in the spiritual world.
Anagogical Sense focuses on the ultimate destiny and hope held out in scripture.

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This quiz covers the concepts of Biblical literalism and contextualism, exploring the differences between strict interpretation and interpretation within context. It also touches on the Catholic approach to biblical interpretation and the Four Senses of Scripture.

Unit 1: Biblical Literalism vs. Contextualism

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Questions and Answers

What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?

What is the Allegorical Sense of Scripture concerned with?

What does the Anagogical Sense teach us to view realities and events in terms of?

Which approach to biblical interpretation favors a strict, non-metaphorical interpretation of scripture?

What is the main focus of the Moral Sense in biblical interpretation?

Which literary form in the Bible often describes historical events and the lives of people?

What is the main focus of the Sermon on the Mount?

Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?

What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?

What is the main characteristic of parables?

Which type of writing expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?

What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?

What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?

What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?

Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?

What is the primary focus of the Anagogical Sense in biblical interpretation?

In biblical interpretation, what does the Moral Sense teach us?

What is the main characteristic of Historical and Narrative Accounts in the Bible?

What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?

What is the main focus of the Allegorical Sense of Scripture?

What does the Spiritual Sense of Scripture allow us to view as signs?

What is the primary focus of the Sermon on the Mount?

What is the main characteristic of parables?

What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?

Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?

What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?

What does a true prophet do according to the text?

What literary form expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?

What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?

What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?

Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?

Study Notes

Biblical Interpretation

Prophets

Wisdom Literature

Identifying Texts

Key Concepts

Studying That Suits You

Description

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