Catholic

Oral tradition

is the process by which teachings, beliefs, and practices are passed down verbally through generations within the Catholic Church, complementing written scripture.

The “Septuagint “

is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures and was widely used in the early Christian Church. It plays a significant role in understanding the Old Testament within the context of Catholic teachings.

The deuterocanonical books

are books included in the Catholic Bible but excluded from the Hebrew Bible; they provide additional theological context and teachings.

Galatians

is an epistle in the New Testament, traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, addressing the Christian community in Galatia and focusing on themes of faith, grace, and the contrast between the law and the gospel.

Mark

is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament, traditionally attributed to John Mark, a companion of the Apostle Peter. It emphasizes the actions and miracles of Jesus, portraying him as the Son of God.

Hebrews

is an epistle in the New Testament, traditionally attributed to Paul or another early Christian leader, addressing Jewish Christians and emphasizing the superiority of Christ over the Old Covenant.

Ephesians

is an epistle in the New Testament, traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, addressing the Christian community in Ephesus and focusing on themes of unity in the body of Christ and the nature of the Church.

Luke

is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament, traditionally attributed to Luke, a physician and companion of Paul. It highlights the compassion of Jesus and includes many parables and accounts of his interactions with marginalized people.

The epistle of james

A book in the New Testament, presented as a letter offering practical advice on Christian living.

John

The fourth Gospel in the New Testament, distinguished by its unique content and theological depth, focusing on Jesus' divine nature and his relationship with the Father.

The lost sayings gospel Q

 A hypothetical collection of sayings of Jesus, believed by some scholars to be a source used by Matthew and Luke in writing their Gospels.

The apocalypse or revelation to John

The final book of the New Testament, containing visions and symbolic prophecies about the end times and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

Didache

An early Christian writing containing instructions for Christian communities, covering topics such as worship, ethics, and church governance.

Origin

 An early Christian scholar and theologian, known for his allegorical interpretations of Scripture and his contributions to Christian theology.

Flavius Josephus

A 1st-century Romano-Jewish historian who provides valuable historical context for understanding Judaism and early Christianity.

Justin martyr

An early Christian apologist and philosopher, known for his writings defending Christianity against pagan criticisms and explaining Christian beliefs.