Hebrew Scriptures Final Review

Flashcards covering key concepts, terms, and definitions from the Hebrew Scriptures lecture notes.

Bible

A collection of sacred books revealing God’s relationship with humanity.

Old Testament

The portion of the Bible that deals with the period before Jesus.

New Testament

The portion of the Bible that deals with the period after Jesus.

Literal Sense

Understanding what the text actually says.

Moral Sense

Understanding what the text teaches us about how to live.

Allegorical Sense

Understanding how the text points to Jesus or deeper spiritual truths.

Anagogical Sense

Understanding what the text says about Heaven or our final destiny.

Yahwist Source

Uses 'Yahweh' for God; characterized by a vivid, earthy writing style.

Elohist Source

Uses 'Elohim'; focuses on prophecy and angels.

Deuteronomist Source

Includes moral codes, laws, and sermons.

Priestly Source

Focuses on worship, genealogy, order, and rituals.

Catholic Old Testament

Contains 46 books, including 7 deuterocanonical books.

Tanakh

The Jewish Bible, which contains only 39 books.

Deuterocanonical Canon

Books accepted by Catholics but not by Protestants or Jews.

Pentateuch

The first 5 books of the Bible, also known as the Torah.

Historical Books

Books that provide the history of Israel.

Wisdom Books

Books that include poetry, Psalms, and Proverbs.

Prophetic Books

Books containing messages from God through prophets.

Torah

The Law section in the Hebrew scriptures.

Nevi'im

The Prophets section in the Hebrew scriptures.

Ketuvim

The Writings section in the Hebrew scriptures.

Bereshit

Hebrew word meaning 'In the beginning.'

613 Laws

The number of laws found in the first five books of the Bible.

Sabbath

The Day of Rest, observed from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.

Yam Suf

Hebrew term for 'Sea of Reeds,' often translated as Red Sea.

Passover Night

Night when the Israelites marked their doors with lamb’s blood.

Davidic Covenant

God promises that David’s line will last forever.

Prophets

Individuals chosen by God to warn, guide, and correct His people.

Ezra

Restorer of the Law and religious practices after the exile.

Nehemiah

Rebuilder of Jerusalem’s walls.

Hanukkah

Celebration of the rededication of the Temple and the miracle of oil.

Expiatory Sacrifice

A sacrifice made to atone for sin.

Psalm Themes

Praise, lament, thanksgiving, wisdom, and trust.