Intro to Biblical Study Review 2023

How can you know whether the biblical stories are conveying history or using figurative speech?

Christians do not really need the Old Testament, we just find the stories entertaining.

When the search for truth and understanding (guided by God) arrives at truth and understanding of one of God's mysteries

According to a contextual approach, the Bible is 100% historically accurate.

The Bible contains passages that have been misused in history to justify some horrible treatment of certain people.

The world "behind" the text refers to:

The world "within" the text refers to:

In an oral tradition, there is no writing.

The world "in front of" the text refers to:

The biblical stories were written down as soon as people experienced them.

The critical study and interpretation of Scripture

The authors of the Bible wrote using "conditioned thought patterns." What does that mean?

God's guidance of the biblical writers as they searched to understand his presence and action in their lives:

Men and women were regarded as equals in the ancient Mediterranean culture.

People in an oral tradition might change the story to better convey the message to a different group of people

The goal of storytelling in an oral culture is to make sense of the present.

Which of the following professions was the most common in the ancient Mediterranean?

In the ancient Mediterranean culture, the closest familial bond was between:

In a Catholic approach to Scripture, we believe that every word of Scripture came directly from the mouth of God

Someone forced to sell their land to another and then works the land in exchange for being "allowed" to live on it:

Greek word for the first 5 books of the Bible

How many books are in the (Catholic) Old Testament?

Books written by Scripture scholars to provide deeper explanations of texts

The Hebrew word for the first 5 books of the Bible, means "Law, teaching, or instruction"

A collection of sacred stories about humanity's relationship with God.

The economy of the ancient Mediterranean region was primarily a currency-based system

How many books are in the New Testament

An economic system based on neighbors trading favors and goods as a means of survival

Honor which someone receives simply because of the family they are born into is an example of:

The Old Testament authors were free to choose their own words and genres

In Oral tradition, the most common and trusted source of information is: