Review of Sacred Scripture and Biblical Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on Sacred Scripture, including definitions, significant terms, and historical context.

Biblios

The Greek word meaning 'books', which is the origin of the word 'Bible'.

Doublets

Stories that are told twice but have slight differences, such as the Creation stories.

Canon

The official, accepted list of books recognized as scripture by a religious community.

Covenant

A solemn and binding agreement between God and people; includes the Old and New Covenants.

Torah

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Pentateuch.

Interpreting the Bible literally

Reading the text for its plain, obvious meaning without considering historical context.

Interpreting the Bible spiritually

Looking beyond the literal meaning to uncover deeper theological or moral truths.

Fertile Crescent

An ancient region stretching from the Persian Gulf through Mesopotamia and Syria-Palestine to Egypt, known for its rich agricultural land.

Canaanites

Ancient people who were generally polytheistic, worshipping multiple gods and goddesses before the Israelites settled in Canaan.

The Pentateuch

The section of the Bible that contains the first five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.