31 Questions
What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?
Literalism insists on a non-metaphorical interpretation, while contextualism emphasizes understanding in context
What is the Allegorical Sense of Scripture concerned with?
Acquiring a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ
What does the Anagogical Sense teach us to view realities and events in terms of?
Their eternal significance
Which approach to biblical interpretation favors a strict, non-metaphorical interpretation of scripture?
Biblical literalism
What is the main focus of the Moral Sense in biblical interpretation?
To lead us to act justly and be a good person
Which literary form in the Bible often describes historical events and the lives of people?
Historical and Narrative Accounts
What is the main focus of the Sermon on the Mount?
Teachings on rebuilding a harmonious life
Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?
Proverbs
What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?
Conveying messages consistent with people's desires
What is the main characteristic of parables?
Containing a surprising or unusual twist
Which type of writing expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?
Poetry
What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?
Revealing new knowledge regarding God's victory over evil forces
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
What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?
Statements offering instruction and short words of advice
Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?
Gospels
What is the primary focus of the Anagogical Sense in biblical interpretation?
Eternal significance of realities and events
In biblical interpretation, what does the Moral Sense teach us?
How and why to be a good person
What is the main characteristic of Historical and Narrative Accounts in the Bible?
Describing historical events and people's lives
What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?
Literalism favors strict, non-metaphorical interpretation, while contextualism emphasizes the context
What is the main focus of the Allegorical Sense of Scripture?
Recognizing events' significance in Christ
What does the Spiritual Sense of Scripture allow us to view as signs?
Realities and events
What is the primary focus of the Sermon on the Mount?
Rebuilding a harmonious life akin to the 'Garden of Eden.'
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.
What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?
Offering instruction often given as short, to the point words of advice.
Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?
The Sermon on the Mount.
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.
What does a true prophet do according to the text?
Listen to God within, speak truth, align with scripture, bring hope, live the message.
What literary form expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?
Poetry.
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.
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.
Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?
Proverb.
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.
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