Chapter 2

Question 1

Old Testament

Answer 1

The first 46 books of the Bible, which tell of God’s Covenant with the people of Israel and his plan for the salvation of all people.

Question 2

Sacred Deposit

Answer 2

Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition form on sacred deposit of God’s revelation.

Question 3

Interpretation

Answer 3

Explanation of the words of Scripture, combining human knowledge and the teaching office of the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit

Question 4

Revelation

Answer 4

God’s gift of himself to us and all that God has taught us about himself and His plan for his people

Question 5

Law

Answer 5

The first five books of the Old Testament. The Hebrew word for the law is Torah. The ancient law is summarized in the 10 Commandments.

Question 6

Torah

Answer 6

The Hebrew word instruction or law. It is also the name of the first 5 books of the Old Testament

Question 7

Pentateuch

Answer 7

The first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Tells of Creation, the beginning of God’s special people and the Covernant

Question 8

Tradition

Answer 8

The beliefs and practices of the Church that are passed down from one generation to the next under the guidance of the Holy Spirit

Question 9

Inspiration

Answer 9

God’s guidance of the human authors and editors of the Bible that allowed them to pass on those truths God wanted to teach us

Question 10

Sacred Scripture

Answer 10

The Bible

Question 11

Hebrew Scripture

Answer 11

Old Testament

Question 12

Psalms

Answer 12

Prayer-songs of the ancient Israelites that we and the Jewish people continue to pray today

Question 13

Proverbs

Answer 13

Ancient wisdom saying that guide us in holiness

Question 14

Myth

Answer 14

Faith story used a religious truth

Question 15

Prophet

Answer 15

A person called by God to speak or write His word to other

Question 16

Salvation history

Answer 16

The story of God’s love that shows how He carried out His plan to save all people