RVE Formation Of The Bible PDF

RVE 11 STEM 1ST SEMESTER | A.Y. 2024 - 2025 | MS. ESPERANZA ROSIDO c) THE EXILE FORMATION OF THE BIBLE...

RVE 11 STEM 1ST SEMESTER | A.Y. 2024 - 2025 | MS. ESPERANZA ROSIDO c) THE EXILE FORMATION OF THE BIBLE ​ The period of exile proved to be a mixture DEUTERONOMY 7:6-11 of blessings and chastisements. ​ “God’s Chosen People” ​ The Israelites were made to repent and ​ The whole Bible was written over a period realize that without God they are nothing. of more than 1000 years. Exile events were recorded in the following ​ The Bible did not come as a written text. books: ❖​ Historical books like Ezra and Nehemiah were also produced. FORMATION OF THE BIBLE (THREE STAGES) ❖​ At the same period, new forms of literature were also composed such as STAGE 1: CRUCIAL EVENTS (MAHAHALAGANG Judith, Esther, and Tobit, poems like PANGYAYARI SA LUMA AT BAGONG TIPAN) Psalms, Lamentations; and also ❖​ the treasures of wisdom found in Proverbs, a) THE EXODUS AND THE COVENANT AT MT. SINAI Qohelet, Sirach, and the Book of Wisdom. MOSES LED THE ISRAELITES OUT OF EGYPT ​ MOSES RECEIVED THE TEN d) THE JESUS EVENT COMMANDMENTS ​ This is the transition of Old Testament to ​ The Exodus and covenant at Sinai were New Testament. foundational for God’s people. ​ In this period, it was all about the birth, ​ He was also made manifest in His public ministry, passion, death and covenant in His constant care and resurrection of Jesus. concern to all Israelites during their journey. STAGE 2: ORAL TRADITION (PASALAYSAY NG ​ The “law” (Hebrew torah) given by God MGA MAHAHALAGANG PANGYAYARI) through Moses to the Israelites at Mount ​ The stories that are collected in our Bible Sinai constitutes the moral, civil, and ritual were shared by word of mouth from the legislation by which they were to crucial events. become a holy people. ​ Moses recorded the Exodus Events in the STAGE 3: WRITTEN TRADITION (PAGSULAT NG following books: Exodus, Leviticus, MGA MAHAHALAGANG PANGYAYARI) Numbers, and Deuteronomy ​ The Bible authors recorded the stories in b) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM written form from the oral tradition. ​ The 12 Tribes of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, *Ephraim, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, FORMATION OF THE CANON Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, *Manasseh, and ​ The Catholic Church canonized 73 books Benjamin. in the Bible. ​ After the Israelites reached the land, they ​ The Catholic Church invented chapters are still divided people; they became a and verses in the Bible. united and very powerful kingdom. ​ Bible is a Catholic Book. ​ They aspired to have their own king. HOW TO LOCATE A BIBLE VERSE? ​ They were divided into twelve tribes. A - BOOK NAME ​ ​ ​ B - CHAPTER ​ ​ ​ C - VERSE Angel Grace Jimenez 1  RVE 11 STEM 1ST SEMESTER | A.Y. 2024 - 2025 | MS. ESPERANZA ROSIDO BIBLE INTERPRETATION Apocalypses – symbolic narratives that interpret St. Peter (First Pope of the Catholic Church) historical events ​ When Peter knows he is about to die, he wants to leave his readers with a solid B. MAJOR GENRES WITHIN NEW TESTAMENT foundation, the SCRIPTURE, so that after Gospels – proclamation of good news about he is gone, they will not be led astray by Jesus Christ false teachers who are already plaguing Narrative Book – narratives about the the Churches. beginnings and growth of early christianity ​ He emphasized his authority as an eye- Letters/Epistles – letters addressing to the witness to Christ‘s glory. communities ​ He also prepared the readers of the Bible Homily/Sermon – cites and interprets older for harsh words that will follow concerning biblical texts in reference to Jesus to false teachers. Epistles/Encyclicals – circular letters intended for ​ If these wicked men are contradicting broader audiences the apostles and Scripture, then their Apocalypse - vividly symbolic narrative that message cannot be from GOD. reveals god’s views about historical crisis In the same way, if we interpret the scripture in a EXEgesis vs EISEgesis different way to justify our wrong convictions and actions, then the message cannot be from EXEGESIS God. ​ is the branch of theology which Our Bible is written in different forms, it is investigates and expresses the true sense important to recognize different genres when of Sacred Scripture. Biblical exegesis is an reading the Bible. extensive and critical interpretation of the There are 73 books inside of your Catholic Bible Bible. but it was formed with different genres too. ​ An exegete is a person skilled in the science of interpretation. The word exegesis means to draw the meaning out GENRES of a given text. ​ It is defined as a category or type of ​ The interpreter makes the scripture says literature characterized by a particular what God has to say. form, style, or content. ​ Before reading and interpreting the bible, EISEGESIS we should know the genre and history of ​ means to read on one's own the book first in the scripture. interpretation into a given text. ​ We cannot understand the context of the ​ In general, exegesis presumes an attempt biblical passage without understanding its to view the text objectively, while genre, about the author, and its history. eisegesis is more subjective. ​ The interpreter makes the scripture says A. MAJOR GENRES WITHIN OLD TESTAMENT what he wants it to say. Legal Code – collection of laws Genealogies – lists of inter-relationships between “The Bible should not be read like a novel.” peoples – Pope Francis Annals – narrative accounts on the political and military exploits of its leaders Prophetic Books – word of god spoken to the prophets Psalms – poetic lyrics of songs/hymns Laments – words addressed by people to God Proverbs – generalized sayings containing advice Angel Grace Jimenez 2  RVE 11 STEM 1ST SEMESTER | A.Y. 2024 - 2025 | MS. ESPERANZA ROSIDO HOUSEHOLD OF GOD: RELATIONSHIP WITHIN THE The FAMILY unit is a community of persons where HOUSEHOLD/FAMILY moral values are taught and the spiritual and “IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED THE HEAVEN cultural heritage of society are passed on. AND EARTH”. ​ THUS, WE PROFESSED THAT FATHER The family founded on marriage between a ALMIGHTY IS THE “CREATOR OF man and a woman is important both for natural HEAVEN & EARTH.” reasons, as the principal place of interpersonal ★​ GOD CREATED ALL KINDS OF ANIMALS. relationships, and also for supernatural reasons, ★​ HE CREATED MAN & WOMAN IN HIS OWN as a divine institution. IMAGE & LIKENESS. PARENT-CHILDREN RELATIONSHIP HUSBAND-WIFE RELATIONSHIP THE FAMILY OF ISAAC (PAGE 54, RVE 11a Book) ​ Adam and Eve were the first married couple, and their relationship was ★​ There are NO perfect parents. considered ideal by biblical standards. ★​ There are NO perfect children. They were meant to complement each ★​ There are NO perfect families. other and share a close, loving relationship. “Don’t forget that the FAMILY that PRAYS ​ The story takes a turn when Adam and together remains together” Eve disobey God's command by eating - Pope Francis the forbidden fruit from the Tree of ​ Knowledge of Good and Evil. This act, PARENT-CHILDREN RELATIONSHIP known as "The Fall," led to sin entering the ​ The Bible is rich with stories that reflect world and their expulsion from the complex and significant parent-child Garden of Eden. relationships. ​ After their disobedience, Adam and Eve ​ In this presentation, we will delve into the faced consequences, including hardship, story of Joseph and Jacob, which toil, and the pain of childbirth. Their illustrates a unique and emotionally relationship was also affected, as they charged father-son relationship. were no longer in the perfect harmony they had experienced in Eden. JOSEPH AND JACOB ​ The story of Adam and Eve is often ​ Joseph was the son of Jacob (also known interpreted symbolically. It represents the as Israel) and Rachel, Jacob's beloved origins of humanity, the consequences of wife. disobedience, and the importance of ​ Joseph's birth was highly significant to free will and choice. Jacob, as he was born to the wife he loved the most. ​ WE ARE THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD. ​ Jacob's favoritism was evident through ​ WE ARE THE FAMILY OF GOD. the "coat of many colors" he gave to Joseph, symbolizing his deep affection. The CHURCH always taught the importance of ​ This favoritism led to tension and jealousy the FAMILY as the basic unit of the society. among Joseph's brothers. The Church, sees in the family "the first natural BETRAYAL AND REUNION society, with underived rights that are proper to it, and places it at the center of social life." ​ Joseph's brothers, fueled by jealousy, (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic plotted against him and sold him into Church No. 211) slavery in Egypt. ​ Jacob, devastated by the loss of his beloved son, was led to believe that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal. Angel Grace Jimenez 3  RVE 11 STEM 1ST SEMESTER | A.Y. 2024 - 2025 | MS. ESPERANZA ROSIDO ​ Years later, during a famine, Joseph's ESAU AND JACOB brothers traveled to Egypt seeking food, ​ Esau and Jacob were twin brothers born unaware that they would encounter to Isaac and Rebekah, and their story is Joseph, who had risen to a position of detailed in Genesis 25-27. power. ​ The rivalry between these brothers is a ​ When Jacob learns that Joseph is alive, central theme in their narrative. he experiences profound joy and longs to be reunited with his son. LESSONS FROM ESAU AND JACOB CONTEMPORARY IMPLICATIONS ​ The story of Esau and Jacob highlights the consequences of deceit and the ​ The story of Joseph and Jacob serves as importance of honesty. a timeless example of parental love, ​ It also illustrates how forgiveness and forgiveness, and reconciliation. reconciliation can eventually mend ​ It reminds us to be mindful of the broken relationships. dynamics within our own families and the significance of healing and reconciliation COMMON THEMES SIBLING RELATIONSHIP ​ Both stories reveal common themes such ​ Sibling relationships are a prominent as jealousy, rivalry, and the idea that theme in the Bible, often showcasing deceit can have serious consequences. complex dynamics and moral lessons. ​ They emphasize the significance of ​ These narratives offer insights into themes forgiveness, reconciliation, and the such as jealousy, deceit, reconciliation, importance of resolving conflicts within and forgiveness that continue to be families. relevant in our lives today. CONTEMPORARY IMPLICATIONS CAIN AND ABEL ​ These biblical stories hold enduring ​ Cain and Abel were the first sons of relevance in modern times, reminding us Adam and Eve, and their story is found in to avoid jealousy and deceit within sibling Genesis 4. relationships. ​ They brought offerings to God, but God ​ They encourage us to prioritize favored Abel's offering over Cain's, forgiveness, reconciliation, and open leading to jealousy and conflict. communication in our own families. ​ The stories of Esau and Jacob and Cain and Abel are not only ancient narratives CONFLICT AND JEALOUSY but also valuable sources of wisdom. ​ Cain's jealousy of Abel's favor with God ​ They provide us with timeless lessons on led to a tragic outcome. the complexities of sibling relationships ​ This story illustrates the destructive power and the significance of forgiveness and of jealousy within sibling relationships. reconciliation. LESSONS FROM CAIN AND ABEL THE RISE AND FALL OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD: ​ The story of Cain and Abel teaches us the GAINING THE LAND consequences of harboring jealousy and anger. GAINING THE LAND OF ISRAELITES: A JOURNEY ​ It emphasizes the importance of making THROUGH JOSHUA’S COMMISSION peace and resolving conflicts within ​ The Israelites' journey to the Promised families. Land is a remarkable story of faith, leadership, and divine guidance. ​ At the forefront of this journey is Joshua, a leader chosen by God to lead the Angel Grace Jimenez 4  RVE 11 STEM 1ST SEMESTER | A.Y. 2024 - 2025 | MS. ESPERANZA ROSIDO people into the land flowing with milk and JOSHUA IN OLD AGE honey. ​ As Joshua aged, his leadership continued to guide the Israelites. BIBLICAL PASSAGE: COMMISSIONING OF ​ The wisdom gained over the years JOSHUA influenced the nation, providing a model ​ "Be strong and courageous. Do not be for steadfast leadership. afraid; do not be discouraged, for the ​ Joshua's legacy was not only in Lord your God will be with you wherever conquering the land but in leaving a you go." - Joshua 1:9 lasting impact on the spiritual and moral ​ This powerful verse sets the tone for fabric of the people. Joshua's leadership, emphasizing courage, faith, and the divine presence. DIVISION INTO TWELVE TRIBES ​ Joshua's commissioning marks the ​ The land was divided among the twelve transition of leadership from Moses to him, tribes as promised by God. signifying a new chapter in the Israelites' ​ Each tribe received its portion, fulfilling journey. the covenant made with Abraham. ​ This division solidified the Israelites' CROSSING THE JORDAN RIVER presence in the Promised Land. ​ The Israelites faced the Jordan River as a barrier to the Promised Land. CATHOLIC CHURCH’S PERSPECTIVE ​ Miraculously, the waters of the Jordan ​ "Political authority has the right and duty parted, allowing the people to cross on to regulate the legitimate exercise of the dry ground, echoing the crossing of the right to ownership for the sake of the Red Sea. common good." - Catechism of the ​ Symbolically, this crossing represents Catholic Church, 2406 leaving the wilderness of the past and ​ The Catholic Church emphasizes the entering the promised inheritance. responsibility of leaders to promote the common good. THE ARK OF THE COVENANT ​ Joshua's leadership can be seen as an ​ The Ark of the Covenant, a sacred example of political authority guided by container, played a central role in the divine principles for the well-being of the journey. community. ​ Carried by priests, the Ark symbolized God's presence and guidance. SUMMARY ​ The crossing of the Jordan River with the ​ The journey of the Israelites under Ark demonstrated God's power and Joshua's leadership teaches us about faithfulness. faith, courage, and the importance of following divine guidance. TWELVE (12) MEMORIAL STONES ​ The lessons from this biblical narrative ​ After crossing, Joshua instructed the extend beyond the ancient Israelites, Israelites to set up twelve stones from the providing timeless wisdom for leaders and Jordan as a memorial. communities today. ​ Each stone represented one of the twelve tribes, emphasizing unity and the covenant between God and His people. ​ This memorial served as a lasting reminder of God's faithfulness and their journey. Angel Grace Jimenez 5