Biblical Studies and Holy Qurbono Lecture Notes

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the divisions of the Bible, typological connections between Moses and Christ, and the liturgical structure of the Holy Qurbono.

Books of the Law

The foundational books of the Old Testament (Genesis to Deuteronomy) detailing the creation of the world, the patriarchs, the exodus from Egypt, and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.

Books of Israel’s History

Books from Joshua to Maccabees that chronicle Israel's history from the conquest of Canaan to the return from exile, including the reigns of kings.

Books of Wisdom

Literature from Psalms to Wisdom of Sirach containing poetry and philosophical reflections on life, God's justice, and human experience.

Gospels

The accounts of the life, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as witnessed by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Acts of the Apostles

A record of early Christian Church history, from the ascension of Christ to the missionary journeys of the apostles and the growth of the Church.

Epistles

Letters (Romans to Jude) written by apostles and early leaders to believers addressing theological issues and Christian living.

Apocalyptic Text

The book of Revelation, containing prophetic and symbolic visions of Christ's triumph over evil and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

Connection: Moses and Christ (Infancy)

Both were divinely protected when wicked rulers (Pharaoh and King Herod) ordered the mass murder of baby boys.

Connection: Moses and Christ (Preparation)

Both fasted for $40$ days and nights in the wilderness to prepare for their divine missions.

Connection: Moses and Christ (Law)

Both ascended a mountain to deliver God's law; Moses on Mount Sinai and Christ during the Sermon on the Mount.

Connection: Bronze Serpent and the Cross

An object lifted on a pole so that all who look upon it are saved; Moses's bronze serpent healed the sick and Christ's cross saves.

Connection with Joshua and Jesus (Name)

The Hebrew name for "Jesus," which is closely connected to the name "Joshua."

Connection with Jesus and Joshua (Savior)

Jewish people cried out “Hosanna” or “Save us” during Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Joshua saved the Israelite people by leading them to the promised land

David's Heir Prophecy

The promise of an "eternal dynasty" announced by Angel Gabriel (St. Luke $1:32-33$), stating Christ, a descendant of David, will reign over the house of Jacob forever.

Diptychs

Prayers for various groups within the Church; includes $3$ for the living and $3$ for the departed.

Thubden

A Syriac term meaning "again," used to refer to the diptychs based on how most of those prayers begin.

Fraction

The moment in the Holy Qurbono when the priest silently breaks the Body while the curtain is closed.

Commixture

The phase of the Holy Qurbono where the priest mixes the Body with the Blood.

Anpudayone/ Hearken Gracious

The hymn sung while the curtains are closed during the Fraction and Commixture.

Elevation of the Holy Mysteries

The part of the service where the celebrant, flanked by two deacons with candles, raises the Body and then the Blood.

Procession of Holy Mysteries

Represents the glorious Second Coming of Christ; the celebrant faces the congregation holding the Paten in his right hand and the Chalice in his left.

Huthomo

A concluding hymn sung by the celebrant during the Thanksgiving and Dismissal phase.

Christ in the Books of Prophecy

Christ is prophesied about many times in the Books of Prophecy, particularly the book of Isaiah

Structure of Diptychs

3 for living, 3 for departed

When does fraction and commixture happen

After Diptychs, when curtain is closed

When is the Lord’s prayer recited by congregation

After the Fraction and commixture, when the curtain is opened

What happens after Procession of Holy Mysteries

Prayer of Thanksgiving by the celebrant

What follows the prayer of Thanksgiving

The conclusion hymn by celebrant, the “Huthomo”

What follows the “Huthomo” or conclusion prayer

The dismissal blessing by the celebrant, and the end of the service