2024 F/R Ch 2 Test

Those who interpret the Bible only in a literalist fashion are known as ...

The meaning conveyed by the author, discovered through exegesis.

This group believed that Salvation was based on a secret form of knowledge.

The written Word of God is "without error" in matters pertaining to religious truths and salvation.

This criticism attempts to find out where the biblical material came from, where the authors got there information.

2nd Century BC Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible made in Alexandria, Egypt, by 70 scholars.

The official public worship of the Church.

What role does the Bible play in the life of the Church and Individuals?

A "literal" interpretation of the Bible and a "literalist" interpretation of the Bible refer to exactly the same thing.

The Prayer of the Church; also known as the Divine Office; prayers said at specific times during the day.

The statement, "Sacred Tradition cannot reveal religious truths that contradict one another," refers to...

Old Testament manuscripts discovered in 1947 in a cave near Qumran.

A theologian from the first eight centuries of the Church and whose teachings made a lasting mark on the Church is a ...

The Catholic Church teaches that the Bible should be read as a science and history textbook.

A term for non-Jews.

Which of the following IS NOT a way in which the Bible is used in the Catholic faith?

This criticism determines how the book took shape in oral tradition before writing; also identifies literary genres used

This "sense" of reading Scripture teaches us how to live our lives, about right from wrong, just and unjust.

The Catholic Church teaches that we should ONLY read the New Testament.

When identifying Bible verses, the verse is which of the following: Psalms 118:3?

A word that means “hidden.” The term describes the extra section of Protestant Bibles containing books in Catholic Bible

A Benedictine prayer tradition of "sacred reading".

The waters of the Red Sea which saved the Israelites escaping from Egypt, prefigures the Sacrament of ...

The official list of inspired books in the Bible; Hebrew – means measure or list, rule or standard.

This "sense" of Scripture teaches what passages mean in the larger context of Salvation History; can include metaphors

We should read the Bible within the Tradition of the Church.

One who proclaims in word and deed the Good News (Gospel) of Jesus Christ; authors of the four Gospels

This "sense" of Scripture helps us understand what the Biblical authors intended to communicate to their audiences.

A conference of bishops from around the world called by St. John XXIII to consider the Church in the modern world.

A foundational event in Judaism, in which Moses led the Chosen People out of Egypt.

When identifying Bible verses, the chapter is which of the following: Jeremiah 22:14?

God is the true author of the Bible, and God inspired human authors.

A short story that illustrates a moral or spiritual lesson.

This criticism determines the historical and cultural context of the text; uses archaeological and historical research

What is the Catholic translation of the Bible used at every Mass?

Who said, "The New Testament lives hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New"?

The most important symbol of the Jewish faith; served as the only physical manifestation of God on earth.

A sign and source of grace instituted by Jesus Christ and entrusted to the Church.

St. Jerome’s 4th Century translation of the Bible into the common language of the people – Latin.

The Bible is central to the life of the Church, and to our prayer life.

The unity of the truths of the faith in scripture within the whole plan of salvation; scripture cannot contradict itself

The process of relating stories and other information by word of mouth.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, authors of the Gospels, are also known as...

Because the Bible was written so many years ago, it has absolutely no relevance or meaning for a teenager today.

A critical interpretation used by scriptural scholars to understand the Bible

People trained to write using the earliest form of writing before literacy was widespread.

This "sense" of reading Scripture speaks of the end times, in the context of our journey to heaven.

This focuses on the editing and organizational process of Biblical books.

A type of writing that has a particular form, style, or content; category of writing.

The Bible is inspired by God, written by human authors, and is a record of God's revelation and salvation history.