GS 103 Introduction to the Bible - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering core concepts, course policies, literature, and foundational themes from GS 103: Introduction to the Bible.

GS 103

A common course offered at CUEA titled 'Introduction to the Bible', worth three credit hours, designed to equip students with biblical knowledge, skills, and values.

Scripture

The primary source of Christianity and the first written reference regarding the life of Christians all over the world.

Ignorance of the Scriptures

As cited in the lecture, ignorance of the scriptures is ignorance of God, of our identity, of our neighbours, of the purpose of our life, and of the place of human beings in the world.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

A biblical passage often recited at bedtime or when a child is born: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one, and as for you, you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.'

Divine-Human Book

A concept explaining the Bible's dual aspect: the place of God and that of people in its writing, making it the word of God in human language.

Old Testament

The scripture of the Jewish people containing books that give them their distinctive identity, history, laws, and ethical principles, which also served as scripture for the early Christian church.

Cultural and Religious Literacy

One of the five key reasons students study the Bible, involving gaining knowledge about ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman contexts.

Stewardship

The ethical duty of human beings to imitate the life of God by becoming responsible caretakers of His creation.

Six (6) Hours Absence Rule

The course attendance policy stating that if a student fails to attend more than six hours in a trimester (including tardiness), they will not be allowed to sit for the final examination.

10-Minute Attendance Rule

The class rule specifying that if a student is late by 10 minutes, they are not allowed to enter, and if a lecturer is late for more than 10 minutes, the class rep must report to the HOD.

Brevard Childs (1979)

Author of the course literature titled 'Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture', published in Philadelphia by Fortress Press.

Wilfrid J. Harrington (1965)

Author of the course textbook 'Record of Revelation: Key to Understanding the Bible', published in Chicago, Illinois by The Priory Press.

Raymond F. Collins (1989)

Author of the course textbook 'Introduction to the New Testament', published in New York by Doubleday.