Christian Scriptures exam

What are the two Testaments called in the Bible?

The Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.

How many books does the Old Testament have?

The Old Testament contains 39 books.

How many books does New Testament have?

The New Testament contains 27 books.

Does the Bible have multiple authors?

Yes, The Bible was written by multiple authors over a period of 1200 years, from 1000 BCE to 100 CE.

Is there many genres in the Bible?

Yes, The Bible contains many different genres of literature.

What is the old testament also known as?

The Old Testament is also known as the Hebrew Bible.

The Old Testament is a sacred text for who?

The Old Testament is a sacred text for both Christians and Jews.

What are the 3 parts of the Old Testament

The Old Testament consists of three parts:The Torah, The Prophets, and The Writings.

What is the story of Israel?

The Old Testament narrates the story of Israel from Creation until their Return from Exile.

What does the New Testament talk about?

The New Testament tells the story of Jesus and the Early Church.

What are the 4 types of New Testament Literature?

The New Testament includes Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Apocalyptic Literature.

Deuterocanon

The Deuterocanon is a sacred text for Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians.

Maccabean Revolt

The Deuterocanon includes stories such as the Maccabean Revolt.

Samaritan Pentateuch

The Samaritan Pentateuch is a version of the Torah used by the Samaritan community.

Ethiopic Tradition

The Ethiopic Tradition refers to a unique biblical tradition in Ethiopia.

Ancient Manuscripts

Ancient manuscripts are handwritten copies of biblical texts.

Textual Criticism

Textual criticism compares manuscripts to identify the best readings of biblical texts.

Formal vs dynamics

Formal translation focuses on the original form, while dynamic translation aims for functional equivalence.

Canon

A canon is a selection of texts considered sacred by a particular group.

Sacred Text

The concept of what is sacred varies among different religious communities.

What is the historical context of the bible?

The Bible is an ancient text written in specific historical, cultural, and literary contexts.

What was the average life expectancy in the ancient world?

The average life expectancy in the ancient world was low.

Polytheism

Polytheism is the worship of multiple gods.

Monotheism

Monotheism is the belief in only one God.

Etiology

An etiology is a story that explains the origins of a current reality.

The Fall of Samaria

The Fall of Samaria occurred in 722 BCE.

The Fall of Jerusalem

The Fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the First Temple occurred in 586 BCE.

The Exodus

The Exodus is the story of the Israelites' escape from Egypt, led by Moses.

The Abrahamic Covenant

The Abrahamic Covenant is God's promise to Abraham, including descendants, land, and blessing.

The Documentary Hypothesis

The Documentary Hypothesis suggests that the Pentateuch is composed of multiple sources.

The Primeval History

The first eleven chapters of Genesis are known as the Primeval History.

The Call of Abram

Abram is called by God from Ur of the Chaldeans.

Jacob's Name Change

Jacob's name is changed to Israel after wrestling with a divine figure.

Joseph's Dreams

Joseph, the son of Jacob, is known for his ability to interpret dreams.

The Tower of Babel

The Tower of Babel serves as an etiology explaining the diversity of languages.

The Noahic Covenant

The Noahic Covenant is God's promise to Noah after the Flood.

The Burning Bush

Moses encounters God in the form of a burning bush.

The Passover

The final plague in Egypt leads to the establishment of the Passover festival.

Apodictic Laws

Apodictic laws are absolute commands in the Hebrew Bible.

Casuistic Laws

Casuistic laws are case-based laws in the Hebrew Bible.

What happened in 722 BCE?

fall of Symera and the fall of the northern kingdom of Israel

What happened in 586 BCE?

fall of Jerusalem and marked the beginning of Israel in exile

What happened in the 70 CE?

Jewish revolt against the Roman empire