Religion Exam Questions

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 intent  

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 “Old” 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 Israel’s covenant with God

According to the info provided, what is the first stage of divine inspiration in the development of the BIble?

God’s 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 God’s 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 ‘will’)

What does the term “Parousa” ,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 Jesus’ time and the present?

Theologians

What does the term “Magisterium” refer to in the context of the Catholic Church?

Teaching authority of the church including the pope