Theology

Testament

Covenant or Agreement.

Original Languages of the Bible

Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

Stages of the Bible’s Development

Oral, Written, and Editorial.

Number of Books in the Bible

First Book of the Bible

Genesis.

First Book of the New Testament

Gospel of Matthew.

Longest Book in the Bible

Psalms.

Chapter 1 of Isaiah

Book of Isaiah, Chapter 1, verses 1 through 31.

Deuterocanonical Books

Books considered sacred by Catholics but not by Jews.

Inspiration of Biblical Authors

God deeply moved them.

Two Senses of Scripture

Literal and Spiritual.

Three Sections of the Old Testament (Jews)

The Law (Torah), Prophets (Nevi’im), The Writings (Ketuvim).

Four Sections of the Old Testament (Catholics)

The Pentateuch, The Historical Books, The Wisdom Books, The Prophetic Books.

Two Parts of Mass

Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

First Reading in Mass

Old Testament.

Third Reading in Mass

Gospel.

Another Name for the Old Testament

Hebrew Scriptures.

Names for the First Category of Old Testament Books

Law, Torah, Pentateuch, Five Books of Moses.

First Five Books of the Bible in Order

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.

Old Testament Book Meaning 'Beginning'

Genesis.

New Constitution for the State of Israel

Deuteronomy.

Full Name of the J Source

Yahwist source.

Full Name of the D Source

Deuteronomist source.

Sources That Refer to God as Elohim

The priestly and Elohist sources (P+E sources).

Earliest and Largest Source

Yahwist source (J source).

Source Portraying God as Anthropomorphic

Yahwist source (J source).

Source Portraying God as Just

Deuteronomist source (D source).

Source Emphasizing Prophecy

Elohist source (E source).

Source with Repetitive Phrases

Priestly source (P source).

Definition of a Myth

An imaginative story that embodies the beliefs and values of a group of people and communicates truths.

Four Functions of a Myth

Theological, cosmic, social, and ethical.

Function of Myths Defining Society's Organization

Social.

Function of Myths Defining Values and Behavior

Ethical.

Days of Creation According to P Source

Light (Day), Darkness (Night), Arrangement of Water, Dry Land and Vegetation, Sun and Moon, Fish and Birds, Animals and Human Beings, Rested.

Evidence P Source Wrote Creation Story

Repetitive phrases.

Human Dignity from Creation Story

Humans have inherent dignity and stewardship over creation.

Humans' Relationship to Creation from Story

We have stewardship over all creation.

Evidence J Source Wrote Second Creation Story

God is anthropomorphic.

Punishments for the Snake, Adam, and Eve

Snake crawls on belly and enmity with humans, Eve suffers pain in childbirth, Adam works for food and faces death.

Definition of Original Sin

The first sin handed down through generations, except for Jesus and Mary.

Why Cain Killed Abel

God favored Abel’s offering, making Cain upset.

God's Deal with Cain Post Abel's Death

Cain became a constant wanderer; no food would grow for him, but God marked him for protection.

Definition of a Patriarch

Male leaders of a family or tribe.

Reason for Genealogies in Patriarch Stories

To strengthen the sense of God’s guidance and care.

Where Abram is From

Ur.

Abram's Age When Called by God

Three Promises God Makes to Abram

Nation, Kingship, Blessing of all nations.

Oath God Makes to Abram

He will make a great nation from Abram, bless him, and make his name great.

What Happens to Abram's Descendants

Enslaved for 400 years, but they will escape.

Abrahamic Traditions

Judaism, Islam, Christianity.

External Sign of the Covenant

Circumcision.

Spiritual Ancestor of Islam

Ishmael.

Meaning of the Name Abraham

Father of a Multitude.

Descent of Abraham's Descendants

As numerous as the stars and the sands.

Lesson of Faith from Near-Sacrifice of Isaac

To have faith in God and that He would never demand human sacrifice.

Cultural Lesson from Near-Sacrifice of Isaac

God doesn't demand human sacrifice, unlike common practices in other religions.

Reasons Isaac Knew About Sacrifice

He cooperated and questioned his father about the lamb.

Isaac as a Type of Christ

He carried his own wood and was a beloved son.

Where Abraham's Servant Goes for Isaac's Wife

He goes to a well.

Name of Isaac's Wife

Rebekah.

Meaning of the Name Esau

Red.

How Jacob Deceived Isaac

Wore goat skins.

Significance of Jacob's Ladder Dream

God renewed his covenant with Abram.

Total Years Jacob Worked for Rachel

Number of Sons Jacob Had

Name Given to Jacob's Sons

The 12 tribes of Israel.

Meaning of the Name Israel

He who strives with God.

Jacob's Favorite Son

Joseph.

Ability of Joseph

To interpret dreams.

Description of Joseph's Dream

Sun, moon, and eleven stars bowing to him.

Pharaoh’s Dream and Meaning

Seven fat cows & seven lean serve as seven years of plenty & famine.

Joseph as a Type of Christ

His betrayal leads to salvation for his people.

Why Pharaoh Ordered Male Infanticides

Feared Israelites becoming too numerous.

Meaning of Moses’ Name

Drawn out of water.

Moses’ Wife

Zipporah.

How God Spoke to Moses

Through a burning bush.

How God Introduced Himself to Moses

As the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

God's Name

Yahweh or I AM.

First Request Moses Made of Pharaoh

Three days off for Israelites.

Ten Plagues in Order

Blood, Frogs, Gnats, Flies, Egyptian cattle, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, plague of firstborn.

Israelites' Preparation for Final Plague

Put lamb’s blood on doors, eat roasted lamb, unleavened bread, and wear traveling clothes.

Passover Lamb as a Type of Christ

Its blood saves people from death.

Items Used at Both Passover and Mass

Unleavened bread and wine.

Banquet and Ritual Service at Passover

Seder.

Symbol of Rebirth in Passover

Karpas.

Haroseth and Its Symbolism

Chopped apples, nuts, and wine symbolizing mortar of bricks.

Maror and Its Symbolism

Bitter herbs symbolizing bitterness of slavery.

Youngest Child's Question on Passover Night

Why is this night different from all other nights?

Document Setting Order of Passover

Haggadah.

Exodus Story's Role in Jewish/Christian Tradition

Exodus is core for Jews; Passover fulfills in Jesus for Christians.

Meaning of 'Exodus'

'Going out'.

Time Israelites Wandered in Desert

40 years.

What God Sent Israelites in Desert

Manna.

Water from Rock as a Type of Christ

Gives life.

Where Moses Received the Ten Commandments

Mount Sinai.

Another Name for the Ten Commandments

Decalogue.

Supplement to the Beatitudes

Requirements for loving God and neighbor.

Where Israelites Kept the Ten Commandments

The Ark of the Covenant.

First Three Commandments Focus

Relationship with God.

Last Seven Commandments Focus

How we treat others.