theo - chap 4

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