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a Greek translation of Hebrew Scriptures, used as a basis for the early Christians' canon for the Old Testament.

Books of the Old Testament that do not appear in the Hebrew Scriptures accepted by the Church as part of the canon

The divine assistance the Holy Spirit gave the authors of the books of the Bible.

A teaching letter from the Pope to the members of the Church.

The doctrine that the Bible's books are free from error regarding the truth God wishes to reveal.

Attempts to discover the biblical author's original intention when they wrote that particular piece of scripture.

Bonus: what is the shema yisrael

The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope.

Writings about Jesus or the Christian message not accepted as part of the biblical canon.

Scripture study that looks to the various early manuscripts of the biblical texts to compare minor mist

The interpretation of the Bible based on the literalist meaning of the Bible's words.

the analysis and study of the sources used by biblical authors.

The interpretation of the Bible that takes into account the various contexts for understanding.

Latin Vulgate: Latin translation of the Bible, completed by St. Jerome in 405 AD

The coherence of individual doctrines with the whole of Revelation.

The belief that God punishes and rewards people for their behavior during this lifetime.

People who were consecrated to God through a vow to remain in a holy state.

Focuses on how the biblical authors arranged and edited their work, considering their specific audience

Contains 613 laws that include kosher laws, cleanliness/ritual purity laws, Holy Days, and moral laws

The pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions

What is inherited human tendency toward sin?

The use of philosophical methods to present the understanding of revealed truth in a logical and systematic form.

A term referring to Yahweh's deliverance of Israel and to Christ's deliverance of Christians from the forces of sin.

method used for understanding biblical texts in original setting/discovering the intention of the original author

What is the term God uses to address the prophet Ezekiel?

The act of renouncing one's faith.

Two Old Testament books about a time when the Jewish People were ruled by the Greeks.

literary criticism used by Scripture scholars : analyzes and compares different literary forms used in Sacred Scripture.

Dietary and food preparation restrictions that govern the foods Jewish people can and cannot eat.

gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world convened by the Pope to address pressing issues in the Church.

The process of passing on the Gospel message. Interpreted by the Magisterium under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Which books recount Israelite history with less focus on the covenant and more focus on the Temple?

The process by which God makes himself known to human reason through the created world.

The critical interpretation and explanation of Sacred Scripture.

What does the word Bible mean?