What does the literary context say?

pay attention to the style of writing

What is salvation history?

pattern of events that shows God's presence and saving actions

Which of the following is NOT a reason why animal sacrifices were made in the Old Testament?

to assimilate the Israelites with their pagan neighbors

What does the historical context say?

pay attention to the history of when the book was written

The New Testament focuses on a New Covenant that ___.

God made with all humans through Jesus Christ

What is the correct order of the sections of the Old Testament as they appear in the Bible?

Torah, Historical Books, Wisdom/Poetry, Prophets

process by which God reveals himself to humanity

When God called Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and Jeremiah the message they received changed them in ALL ways EXCEPT what?

going from a life of sin to a life of goodness

What is the correct order of the sections of the New Testament as they appear in the Bible?

Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, Revelation

What does Unity of the Whole Scripture context say?

pay attention to salvation history

What does genre mean?

a category of literature, art or music

What is different about a Catholic Bible from other Bibles?

Catholic Bibles have 46 books in the O.T. and 27 in the N.T.

Which of the following is not considered a biblical literary skill?

being fluent in the languages of the Bible

What is biblical interpretation?

scripture study that looks at what God reveals through human words

What does the cultural context say?

pay attention to the way people act and speak

When contradiction occurs in the Bible and we have to figure out why, it is called what?

Harmony Between the Elements of Faith Context

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1
What does the literary context say?
pay attention to the style of writing
pay attention to the history of when the book was written
pay attention to salvation history
pay attention to the way people act and speak
2
What is salvation history?
pattern of events that shows God's presence and saving actions
pattern of events that shows the faithfulness of the Israelites
pattern of events that shows God's wrath when disobeyed
pattern of events that shows the life of the holy family
3
The call of Samuel is an example a genre of writing that reveals God's message and purpose in history called ______.
hero story genre
poetry genre
sacred history genre
prophecy genre
4
What is the name for the official list of books in the Bible?
Scripture
Catholic Bible
Canon of Scripture
Bible
5
Which of the following is NOT a reason why animal sacrifices were made in the Old Testament?
to atone for sins
to assimilate the Israelites with their pagan neighbors
to reconcile the people in their covenant relationship with God
to restore holiness
6
What does the historical context say?
pay attention to salvation history
pay attention to the genre
pay attention to the history of when the book was written
pay attention to the way people act and speak
7
What genre is the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt?
prophecy genre
hero story genre
sacred history genre
poetry genre
8
The New Testament focuses on a New Covenant that ___.
God made with all humans through Jesus Christ
God made with the apostles
God made with St. Paul
God made with the Holy Spirit
9
What is the word for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the development of the Scriptures?
revelation
interpretation
inspiration
salvation
10
What is the correct order of the sections of the Old Testament as they appear in the Bible?
Torah, Wisdom/Poetry, Historical Books, Prophets,
Torah, Historical Books, Wisdom/Poetry, Prophets
Torah, Historical Books, Prophets, Wisdom/Poetry
Prophets, Wisdom/Poetry, Historical Books, Torah
11
What is revelation?
process by which God restores his relationship with humanity
process by which God loves humanity
process by which God reveals himself to humanity
process by which the Holy Spirit inspired the human authors of the Bible
12
What is the collection of Jewish and Christian writings that are considered inspired called?
Pentateuch
Torah
Catholic Bible
Bible
13
When God called Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and Jeremiah the message they received changed them in ALL ways EXCEPT what?
his commitment to God
going from a life of sin to a life of goodness
the perception of himself
his relationship with others
14
How many Creation stories are in the Bible?
1
2
4
3
15
What are the Scriptures?
sacred writings
the first five books of the Bible
the 27 books in the New Testament
the 46 books in the Old Testament
16
What is the correct order of the sections of the New Testament as they appear in the Bible?
Acts of the Apostles, Gospels, Epistles, Revelation
Revelation, Epistles, Acts of the Apostles, Gospels
Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, Revelation
Gospels, Epistles, Acts of the Apostles, Revelation
17
What is another word for covenant?
Scripture
revelation
inspiration
testament
18
What does Unity of the Whole Scripture context say?
pay attention to the style of writing
pay attention to way people act and speak
pay attention when contradiction appears in the Bible
pay attention to salvation history
19
What is the word for a solemn vow and promise in which God is a witness?
genre
revelation
inspiration
covenant
20
What does genre mean?
a collection of Jewish and Christian writings
a category of literature, art or music
a solemn vow and promise
sacred writing
21
What is different about a Catholic Bible from other Bibles?
Catholic Bibles have 27 books in the O.T. and 46 in the N.T.
Catholic Bibles were inspired by the Holy Spirit
Catholic Bibles are Jewish and Christian writings
Catholic Bibles have 46 books in the O.T. and 27 in the N.T.
22
Which of the following is not considered a biblical literary skill?
being fluent in the languages of the Bible
using tools to interpret Scripture
understanding salvation history
navigating the Bible with book, chapter, and verse
23
What is biblical interpretation?
collection of inspired writings
the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the development of the Scriptures
scripture study that looks at what God reveals through human words
using tools to interpret Scripture
24
What is the Jewish name for the first five books of the Bible?
Testament
Pentateuch
Covenant
Torah
25
What does the cultural context say?
pay attention to the genre
pay attention to the history of when the book was written
pay attention to the way people act and speak
pay attention to salvation history
26
The Old Testament focuses on the covenant relationship between _______.
the people of Israel and God
God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Joshua and God
Jesus Christ and his apostles
27
Which context recognizes that the Scriptures need to be interpreted within a community of faith?
Salvation History Context
Harmony Between the Elements of Faith Context
Living Tradition Context
Historical Context
28
When can you see salvation history?
only in the New Testament
only in the Old Testament
when the Holy Spirit comes down
all throughout history
29
Each book of the Bible illustrates God's plan for the salvation of humanity based on the perspective of whom?
the prophets
the judges and kings
the Holy Spirit
the inspired human authors
30
When contradiction occurs in the Bible and we have to figure out why, it is called what?
Harmony Between the Elements of Faith Context
Historical Context
Salvation History Context
Living Tradtion Context

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