Theology Unit 2 study flashcards

Analogy of faith

The coherance of individual doctrines with the whole of revelation. In other words, as each doctrine is connected with revelation, each doctrine is also connected with all other doctrines.

Annunciation

The event in which the Archangel Gabriel came to Mary to tell her she was going to be the mother of God.

Ark of the Covenant

A sacred chest that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It was placed within the sanctuary where God would come and dwell.

Christological

Having to do with the branch of theology called Christology

Clement

merciful

Confederation

An alliance of tribes or nations with no central authority

Expiation

the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing

Fracticide

To kill one’s own brother or sister

Immaculate conception

The dogma that Mary was concieved without Original Sin and remained free from personal sin her entire life,

Incarnation

From the latin meaning “to become flesh” referring to the biblical revelation that Jesus is both true God and true man.

Paschal Mystery

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his life, passion, death, resurrection, and acension.

Patriarch

The father or leader of a tribe, clan, or tradition, Abraham, Issac, and Jacob were patriarchs of the Israelite people.

Protoevangelium

FOund in Genesis 3:15 and announces God’s first covenant to send Jesus

Theophany

God’s breaking into the human dimension so an individual’s and community’s understanding of God is deepened or changed.

Theotoks

Greek title for Mary meaning “God bearer”

Torah

A hebrew book meaning “law” referring to the first five books of the old testament