re week 2-3 bible-exegesis term 2

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The Roman Catholic Canon based on the Septuagint has 73 books divided this way:

Old Testament : __ books

New Testament: __ books

bible

is the collection of sacred books recognized by the Church as inspired by the Holy Spirit and having God as

their author.

biblia

The word Bible comes from the Greek word __, meaning “the books.”

the books

The word Bible comes from the Greek word biblia, meaning “__ __.”

bible

a fundamental source of Divine Revelation, the unveiling of the mystery of God and of his redeeming

activity.

paschal mystery

Jesus’ life ( deeds, words, preaching, person), death ( passion, suffering, crucifixion),

holy spirit

The testimony about Jesus emerges from Sacred Tradition, under the guidance and inspiration of the __ __.

exegesis

The careful investigation and explanation of what a biblical text means in its context.

hermeneutics

is the theory, principles, or rules used to interpret a text.

hermeneutics

is like grammar and rules for reading.

exegesis

is the actual explanation of a particular passage.

eisegesis

reads one’s own ideas into the text.

the unity of the whole bible

A passage should be read in relation to the rest of Scripture. Christ is the center of God’s plan

revealed in the Bible.

the living tradition of the church

Scripture is not interpreted as a completely private document. The Church preserves and

transmits the living memory of God’s Word.

the analogy of faith

An interpretation should agree with the harmony of Catholic faith and with the overall plan of

Revelation. One passage should not be interpreted in a way that contradicts the central truths

of Christianity.

pope benedict xvi

(person) summarizes the Catholic approach by saying that both historical-critical and theological

methods are needed for a complete interpretation of Scripture.

step 1

(step) read the passage carefully

step 2

identify the literary genre

step 3

examine the immediate context

step 4

consider the historical and cultural context

step 5

identify the main message

step 6

apply the three catholic criteria

step 7

apply the passage today