2.1 study Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the 4 books in the old testament?
Pentateuch, Historical books (includes novellas), wisdom books, and prophetic books.
What are the 4 books of the new testament?
The gospels, acts of the apostles, epistles, and revelation.
What does canon mean?
The collection of books of the bible that the church recognizes as the inspired word of God.
What does covenant mean?
A solemn and binding agreement between human beings, or between God and humanity, in which mutual commitments are made.
What does gentiles mean?
Non-Jewish people
What does Pentateuch mean?
A Greek word meaning “five books”,
referring to the first 5 books of the Old Testament
What does the old testament focus on?
The old testament is the story of the Israelites, God’s chosen people.
Why did people of the old testament times rely on oral tradition?
They couldn’t read or write.
How many books are in the old testament?
46
What value does the old testament have for Christians today?
The old helps you to understand the new.
What are the 4 stages of the formation of the bible?
Experience, oral tradition, written tradition, and canon of scripture.
What is the 4 word summary of salvation history?
Creation, sin, covenant, and salvation.
Pentateuch
Heart of the old testament
Historical books
Religious history and short novels
Wisdom books
The collected wisdom of the chosen people over time.
Prophetic books
Prophets delivered God’s messages to the chosen people
Gospels
Primary accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus, the Christ
Acts of the Apostles
Account of the work of the Apostles after Jesus ascended into heaven
Epistles
Letters to early Christian communities
Revelation
Poetry written by the Apostles to support the Christians suffering persecution and death for their faith.
