What are the two ways of reading the Bible? How is the Bible divided? Explain how to read a scriptural reference like Matthew 1:1-12. Who/What do Catholics consider before they mak... What are the two ways of reading the Bible? How is the Bible divided? Explain how to read a scriptural reference like Matthew 1:1-12. Who/What do Catholics consider before they make a moral decision? What are all the covenants God made and what did He promise each individual (e.g., Moses, Noah, Abraham, David)? What are some examples of de-creation in the Bible? What teachings do Catholics turn to for guidance in the Bible? What are parables and what do they teach us? What is the purpose of the Sacraments in general? Define the incarnation in the Catholic faith. Define original sin, sins of commission, venial sin, and mortal sin. Name the four gospels. Know the Beatitudes and their meanings. What does Beatitude mean? What happened during the Passover in the Old Testament? What are signs of a relationship going wrong? What is the definition of Chastity?
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The questions collectively explore various aspects of the Catholic faith, including interpretations of the Bible, moral decision-making, sacraments, and teachings of Jesus. The high-level approach involves understanding key concepts and definitions within Catholicism, along with examples and their implications.
Answer
Literal and allegorical readings. Divided into Old and New Testaments. Matthew 1:1-12 means Book of Matthew, chapter 1, verses 1-12.
The Bible can be read literally or allegorically. It is divided into the Old and New Testaments. A scriptural reference like Matthew 1:1-12 refers to the Book of Matthew, chapter 1, verses 1 to 12.
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The Bible can be read literally or allegorically. It is divided into the Old and New Testaments. A scriptural reference like Matthew 1:1-12 refers to the Book of Matthew, chapter 1, verses 1 to 12.
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Literal reading refers to understanding stories and events as factual, while allegorical interpretation looks for deeper, symbolic meanings.
Tips
Don't confuse the literal and allegorical interpretations with the historical and metaphorical contexts. Different texts may require different analytical approaches.
Sources
- The Key to Reading Scripture Right | Catholic Answers Magazine - catholic.com
- INTERPRETING THE BIBLE - stmikes.org - stmikes.org
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