Faith and Revelation Final Exam Study Guide

The process of sharing stories and important pieces of information by word of mouth.

The first creation account reveals important religious and theological truths including that:

The consequence of Original Sin that weakens our will and inclines us to sin.

The standard list of books in the Biblue recognized to be genuine and inspired.

Israel’s greatest king who united the tribes into a single nation.

Most of the prophets fall into one of three frames, pre-exilic, __________, and post-exilic.

The descendants of Israel’s twelve sons are called

Who are the 4 Major Prophets?

Moses was called by God to lead the Israellites out of Egypt; this event is called the _______.

_________ is a Greek word that means “second canon.”

God _____________ the evangelists to write down the truths needed for salvation.

The four divisions of the Old Testament are

The translation of the entire Old Testament from Hebrew into Greek is called the _____________.

This event is remembered every year when the “Angel of Death” spared the male children of Egypt

Historians believe that Chosen People began to write down their stories during the reign of

The book of Genesis talks the story of Moses and the exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt.

Another name for God among the Israelite people

Adam and Eve experienced the state of perfect harmony and peace called

The portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant.

The Judges in the Bible evaluated individual conduct and awarded penalty when appropriate.

The binding promises God made made with key figures in the Old Testament.

Which of the following is not one of St. Thomas Aquinas’ five proofs of God’s existence?

The Prayer of the Church also known as the Divine Office.

Ruth is a historical book of the Old Testament

Which of the following is an event in Salvation History

How many minor prophets are there?

Which of the following is NOT an example of natural revelation?

After the kingdom divided, what was the name of the Northern Kingdom?

Using our reason, we can uncover God’s existence and identify some of God’s attributes through

A type of writing that has a particular form, style or content is called:

One of the Five Proofs; the world contains beauty, symmetry, order and power.

God transmits his revelation to the world through:

First among the apostles, upon whom Christ built his Church was....

The first five books of the Old Testament are

Title for Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

The difusion of Greek culture throughout the world.

Who was the last judge?

The book of Isaiah spans three centuries.

St. Jerome, a Church Father, translated the Bible into Latin; it‘s called the _____________.

After the Kingdom divided, what was the name of the Southern Kingdom?

Christianity, Judaism and Islam are __________________ religions.

Which of the following is NOT a means of divine revelation?

There are _______ senses of scripture.

The core message of the prophets was ________________.

In what year was the Southern Kingdom conquered?

What term is used to describe a person who is not Jewish?

How many creation stories appear in the book of Genesis?

The historical books narrate the events of salvation history

There are five major categorical divisions in the Old Testament.

A place for Jews for study and prayer.

Who said “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you?”

Refers to a righteous group of people that would survive God’s chastisement of the nation.

These summarize the Law, serving as a basic guide for moral living.

Patriarchs were “Fathers of Faith” including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Divine Revelation is received through a single ________ found in Sacred Scripture and Tradition

The sin for which God sent the prophets to the Northern and Southern Kingdoms.

Reading the whole Bible in light of its fulfillment in Christ.

What is Salvation History?

The formation of the Old Testament in 3 main stages: oral tradition, written form, and editing.

Which of the following books include short sayings for moral living?

This judge was famous for his great strength tied to his promise never to cut his hair.

For Christians The first five books of the Bible are called:

Solomon spent money on his army, his many wives and mistresses, and his _____________.

What does it mean to say we are created in the image and likeness of God?

The Bible is the __________ record of God's Revelation.

Joshua and Judges are part of which division of the Old Testament?

The discovery of the ____________ contained copies that predate the birth of Christ.

A meaning of reading the Bible that takes each word literally.

The tribes of the northern kingdom who disappeared from history are known as the

This refers to the seven books not included in the Protestant Bible; means hidden.

This book discusses laws that govern daily life and an emphasis on holiness.

Theologians of the first eight centuries whose teachings made a lasting mark on the Church.

Who were a mixed race of people that intermarried with the Israelites?

A term that means “First Gospel”; found in Genesis 3:15.

This man was known for his ability to interpret dreams.

The Bible is the ______________ word of God because the Scriptures teach without error.

Who conquered the Northern kingdom?

Who led the Israelites into the promised land?

What elements of our humanity lead Us to God?

An appearance or manifestation of God.

Why is the second creation narrative important in understanding the role of men and women?

In what year was the Northern kingdom conquered?

This book of the Pentateuch covers the journey of Moses and Israelites through the desert.

Helps us to understand what the biblical authors intended to communicate to their audience.

God made covenants with all of the following people except:

A cycle of ________, a denial of God and repudiation of faith.

In the Davidic ______, he would have a descendant who would establish his kingdom forever.

God’s free gift of self-communication by which he makes known the mystery of his saving plan

The sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve; describes the fallen state of human nature.

The authors of the Old Testament sat down and wrote in its current order.

Jews, Christians, and Muslims all consider Abraham to be a Father of Faith.

The power to choose and coupled with reason; a mark of God’s Image; a gift from God.

God changed this man’s name to Israel

Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tadition are passed on and preserved by the.....

Original Sin is attributed to the fall from Grace in the Garden of Eden by

Choose three books in the Wisdom Division

This sense of Scripture teaches how to live good lives and to act justly on behalf of God.

This is the most important symbol of the Jewish faith.

__________ is the process used by which scholars to discover the meaning of the biblical Text.

The main figure in the Exodus story.