theology final

Abrahamic covenant -

God promises Abraham land, progeny, and blessings

Agnostic -

A PERSON WHO PRACTICES A FORM OF ATHEISM

Apostolic tradition -

The passing on of the Faith of the Apostles from generation to generation

Atheist -

A person who denies the existence of God

Babylonian Exile -

when the Babylonians forced the people of Judah to migrate to Babylon

canon -

an established set of principles or code of laws, often religious in nature

commemorate -

(v.) to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of

covenant -

binding agreement between God and his people

How was the New Testament formed? -

They were written by men, but with the help of the Holy Spirit

How was the Old Testament formed? -

oral tradition,written form,editing

israel -

Place of Jews

Judge -

the people God sent to overthrow the invaders and create peace

.king -

God is the ruler of the universe

Kingdom of Israel -

The name of the northern kingdom that split with Judah after the death of Solomon

Kingdom of Judah -

The name of the southern kingdom after the splitting of the monarchy

Logos -

a wise book

messiah -

Savior sent by God

Monotheism -

Belief in one God

Original Sin -

Sins committed by Adam and Eve

parts of a covenant -

sign, promise, call, action

passover -

The night the Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the firstborn sons from death

.patriarchs -

"Fathers of the Faith", Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

pentateuch -

The first five books of the Bible

polytheism -

the worship of many gods

Prophet -

a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God

.Protoevangelium -

first gospel

sacred scripture -

ancient writings Christians study

salvation history -

story of saving through God

Samson -

protected Israel

scripture as inerrant -

Gods teaching without error

scripture as inspired -

words of scripture are God-breathed, meaning its based off of Gods people

scripture as living -

the scripture is relevant in modern day

secularism -

separation of the church and state

Sinai covenant -

when Moses was given the 10 commandments on Mount Sinai

Synagogue -

Jewish place of worship

Ten Commandments -

A code of moral laws

The Catechism -

The teachings of the Catholic Church

The cycle of apostasy -

Israel does good,-then bad,-gets punished,-Israels asks for help from God,- God sends a judge,-Israel is saved

the historical books -

history of the prophets

The Human Condition -

Humans longing to find our creator

the pentateuch -

A Greek word meaning "five books," referring to the first five books of the Old Testament

.the prophetic book -

history of the prophets

the Septuagint -

first translation and Greek translation of the Bible

the vernacular -

Everyday language of ordinary people

the vulgate -

Latin translation of the Bible

the wisdom books -

Seven books of poetry and wise sayings

theist -

A person who believes in God

themes of the prophets message -

God desires to be close to his people

truth -

God is consistent with his mind, will, character, glory, and more

..What are Proverbs? -

short wise sayings

What are Psalms? -

Written in the Old Testament, used to sing

What did Joshua do? -

Lead the Israelite tribes after Moses died

.What did Solomon do? -

Build a temple in Jerusalem

What does a Dogma do? -

a person who sets down laws for the church

What is a Magisterium? -

Teaching authority of the Church made up of Bishops and a Pope

What is divine Revelation? -

God making himself known to us

What is incarnation? -

God becoming man

What is Natural Revelation? -

The process by which God makes himself known through the natural and created order

What is Sacred Tradition? -

the process of passing on the Gospel message (mass, confession.. etc..)

What is the heart of the Bible? -

The four gospels

What type of Psalms are there? -

Thanksgiving, praise, Royal, Lament, and Hymns

Which kingdom is the northern Kingdom? -

Israel

Which kingdom is the Southern Kingdom? -

Judah

Who is David? -

Second king of Israel

Who is Ezekial? -

1. Prophesies in Jerusalem before the exile2. People ignore his message3. He goes with them into exile inspires hope with vision of dry bones4. Prophesies a return to Jerusalem and rebuilding of temple

Who were the religious leaders of the Pharisees? -

Rabbis and Scribes

Who wrote the Psalms? -

David

Why did the monarchy begin? -

The Israelites begged for a king

YHWH -

What the Israelites called god