RELIGION unit 1 Test

Catechism of the Catholic Church

A text that contains the fundamental Christian truths, formulated in a way that facilitates their understanding.

Literal interpretation

A method of understanding texts, particularly religious ones, where words and phrases are understood in their most basic and straightforward meanings.

Contextual interpretation

Involves analyzing a text by considering the author's environment and the surrounding circumstances at the time it was written.

Exegesis

“To draw out”. The process of interpreting a text by investigating what it meant for its original audience

Eisegesis

“To read into”. The process of reading one’s biases assumptions, and modern concerns into a text.

The Four Biblical Criticism (TEXTUAL)

Scholars attempt to recover the most original version of biblical books, because no originals exist, only copies.

The Four Biblical Criticism (HISTORICAL)

Scholars work to uncover the historical situation, or Sitz im Leben (in the setting), of the writer at the time a particular book or story was written.

The Four Biblical Criticism (LITERARY)

Scholars look at the Scriptures and seek to understand them as a work of literature.

The Four Biblical Criticism (SOURCE)

Scholars attempt to identify if the biblical authors used an existing story, myth, or other literature as the basis for their work.

The Three Gaps (HISTORY)

The time, events, and world of the original authors.

The Three Gaps (CULTURE)

The customs, values, and worldview of the biblical world versus ours.

The Three Gaps (LINGUISTIC)

The differences between ancient Hebrew, Greek, and modern

languages.

Patterned Intelligibility

This concept relates to the inherent order and meaning found in the universe and in human experience

Transcendence

a state of being that has overcome the limitations of physical existence and by some definitions has also become independent of it.

Superstition

Beliefs that individuals hold that are not based in reason. Using faith in ways that are not appropriate, like religious rituals without considering their deeper meaning.

Christianity vs Catholicism

Christianity is a broad world religion encompassing various denominations (community) while Roman Catholicism is the largest of these branches. All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not all Christians are Roman Catholics.

The Catholic Church's view of science

The Catholic Church holds that science and faith are complementary and cannot truly conflict as they both originate from the same God.

Skepticism

A questioning attitude or doubt toward knowledge claims.

René Descartes

A French philosopher and mathematician considered the founder of modern philosophy, known for his method of "universal doubt"

The nature of faith

an absolute reliance on God, characterized by unwavering trust in divine support and a strong foundation that leads to steadfastness

"Faith & Reason"

This concept, particularly in Catholicism, emphasizes that both faith and reason are sources of authority for beliefs and that they are complementary.

The purpose and intent of the Bible from a Catholic point of view

From a Catholic perspective, the Bible is a statement of God's revelation, illuminated by Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Church's teachings.

Chapel Worksheet

Four Corners of the Church, Liturgical Colors & Calendar, Important objects found in a church

The five Genres of the Bible (GOSPELS)

Accounts of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, as found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The five Genres of the Bible (PROPHECY)

Writings containing messages from God, often foretelling future events, like the books of Isaiah and Jeremiah. Called Judges or Prophets

The five Genres of the Bible (LAWS)

Books like Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, containing rules and regulations.

(Argument from Motion)

Everything that moves is moved by something else; there must be an unmoved mover

Argument from Causation)

Everything has an efficient cause; there must be a first efficient cause.

(Argument from Contingent)

The “Necessity Being” exist, meaning there are beings that could have not existed; therefore, there must be a necessary being.

(Argument from Gradation)

There are degrees of perfection in things; there must be a being that is the cause of all perfections. The Supreme perfection being God

(Argument from Design)

The natural world displays order and purpose; this implies an intelligent designer.