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What is the primary focus on the New Testament than the Old Testament?
Ethical
How many volumes make up the New Testament?
27
What is the primary emphasis of contextual approach to interpret the Bible?
Understanding
What does Biblical literalism often lead to?
Misinterpretations
What is the purpose of Biblical criticism?
Authors intentĀ Ā
What does symbolic language in the Bible primarily aim to convey?
Symbolic truth
Which book in the Old Testament is known for using symbolic language to describe love?
The Song of Songs (Solomon)
What are the sacred Scriptures primarily considered in terms of literary genres?
Literature of faith
How does knowledge of literary types aid in interpreting the Bible?
It indicates whether a passage conveys symbolic or factual truth
What does the term āOldā in the old testament signify?
Esteem and dereference
How can the Old Testament be best described in terms of its content?
It comprises many books by various authors over centuries
What is the overarching story told by the old testament
Ancient Israelās covenant with God
According to the info provided, what is the first stage of divine inspiration in the development of the BIble?
Godās presence with the people of israel, guiding and sustaining them
How does the Catholic Church interpret the Bible in relation to tradition?
The bible receive the life form living tradition
What significant aspect of Moses' call is eternal to understanding the ethics of the Old testament?
God's revelation of his name to moses
What was the primary role of prophets in the Old Testament?
To act as channels of Godās communication
How did the prophets in the Old Testament view the concept of righteousness?
Its meant to understand and know the teachings of God
What are the two aspects of divine revelation?
Process by which God communicates with people (verb) and the product of that communication (noun)
The process by which people communicate with God and the product of that
Reason is essential and faith compliments it by revealing deeper aspects of the moral life
What is the relationship between reason and faith in Catholic Belief?
We find the truth of God and His design (His āwillā)
What does the term āParousaā ,mean the content of the second coming of Christ
The arrival or presence of Christ
What was the first apostle
St Peter
Term used to describe effort to unite christians from various groups/branches
Ecumenism
What is the primary purpose of the encyclicals in the Catholic Church?
Provides guidance on moral and social issues in light of faith
Who is responsible for interpreting the moral traditions of the Church and helping bridge the gap between Jesusā time and the present?
Theologians
What does the term āMagisteriumā refer to in the context of the Catholic Church?
Teaching authority of the church including the pope
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