a biblical covenant requires a commitment by two individuals or groups as well as a strong desire for the well-being of others. (T/F)
true
the Pentateuch tells a continuous story without contradiction or repetition. (T/F)
false
two main creation stories in Genesis are complementary rather then contradictory. (T/F)
true
While God was displeased with Adam and Eve’s disobedience he offered no punishment or consequences to original sin. (T/F)
false
The story of Cain ad Abel illustrates that Original Sin could lead to serious crime and murder, even fratricide. (T/F)
true
God tested Abraham’s faith in Genesis 22 when he asked Abraham to offer his son as a human sacrifice. (T/F)
true
Abraham wrestled with a “mysterious” stranger who gave him a new name, “Israel.” (T/F)
false
The story of Joseph explains how God’s Chosen People came to Egypt, setting the stage for the book of Exodus. (T/F)
true
After God, Moses is the main figure in the Exodus story. (T/F)
true
The Book of Numbers tells us about the constant complaints discontent and rebellion against Moses of God’s Chosen People. (T/F)
true
The covenant is most specifically…
an agreement, a deal, and a contract
A covenant is a term which is…
secular and religious
The scholarly approach to the study of the Pentateuch are…
both redaction and source
Which of the four sources of the Pentateuch has a “vivid and earthy” style of writing?
Yahwist
The state experienced by Adam and Eve before the Fall is called…
Original Holiness and Justice
After the Fall what action did God take?
God cursed the Devil and indicated that one of Eve’s descendants would conquer sin
Who is the man whom, in the Pentateuch, God asks to leave his home and travel to a new land that God would show him, and from him, a “great nation would evolve?”
Abram
The name “Israel” means?
“contends with God”
The main figure in the book of Exodus is…
Moses
How many plagues did God send to the Egyptian people?
ten
the state of Adam and Even before the Fall
Original Holiness and Justice
“first gospel” and initial sign of Good news
Protoevangelium
the sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve that resulted in their becoming subject to sin and death
Original Sin
a sacred feast which reminds the Chosen People of God’s deliverance and Salvation
Passover
The capacity to choose what is true and good based on reason and will
free will
portable sanctuary housing the Ark of the Covenant
tabernacle
the first name given to the biblical authors of the Chosen People
Hebrews
“fathers of faith” who are leaders of the Chosen People
patriarchs
summary of the Law given to Moses and Mount Sinai
Ten Commandments
The term for people who lived or were born in ancient Judea
Jews