RLST 160

denotes a mindset that something is true, especially something that can neither be proven true nor false

the events of our lives that disrupt the ordinary and are only significant because of their comparison to the ordinary

Event in which flames descended onto the apostles and all those gathered heard the preaching in their native language

The first martyr was a follower of the apostles named Stephen who was stoned for blasphemy

Looks at the cultural effect and value of a biblical text from era to era; why was the story included?

the belief that there is not enough evidence to either prove or disprove the existence of a higher power

The belief that God guided the authors of the Scriptures to write their experiences

“other writings” that depict what Jesus did and how his actions affected/had an impact on the community of the time

a person's attitude or disposition toward a set of beliefs

Which of the following is NOT an audience of Christian thought?

A celebration of the Jewish people that marks God's deliverance of the Jews from Egypt

Belief that the Bible ought to be read and understood as being true in its most literal expression

There are 31 books in the New Testament

An examination of the original languages in which the original texts were written; allows access to linguistic nuances

Historical theology investigates the question of right action with respect to faith based Christian commitments

Seeks to understand the earlier oral and unwritten sources of a text

The collective values, experiences, practices, and beliefs of a community

Liberation Theology: 20th-21st century theology focuses on polictical implications of Christianity for social liberation

The Council of Jerusalem decided that Gentiles (non-Jews) WOULD need to convert to Judaism before becoming Christians

A collection of stories that was used in conjecture with the book of Mark to write Matthew and Luke

“false writings” that depict “secret” teachings of Jesus that never actually occurred (ex: the Holy Grail)

Attempt to unveil sociopolitical realities that surrounded the writing of the Bible; historical context

Which of the following is NOT a name for the Old Testament?

Isaac is NOT Abraham's only son

True or False, experience is one of the sources of Christian thought

the common routines of our day to day existence

Concerned with identifying the original and correct readings of the biblical text

Determines the earlier sources from which a text was first composed; looks for bibliography of a biblical text

Attempt to bring to light the reasons as to why a biblical author edited and compiled their text the way they did

an (often) individualized, subjective, or independent sense of inspiration, or connection to the natural world

study of the interconnectedness among theological doctrines and sources