Midterm 2014

Question 0

How does Scripture and Tradition fit into our faith?

Answer 0

Our faith is based on scripture and tradition

Question 1

How do Catholics view Scripture?

Answer 1

Catholics do not take scripture literally and view it as the book of faith

Question 2

Number of books in the New Testament

Answer 2

Jews: 0
Catholic: 27
Protestant: 27

Question 3

Number of books in the Old Testament

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Jews: 39
Catholic: 46
Protestant: 39

Question 4

Language of the Old and New Testament is originally written in

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Old Testament: Hebrew

New Testament: Greek

Question 5

How did primitive men view superior being?

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They believe in something greater. As deitits (tree gods and natural forces)

Question 6

What are all humans searching for?

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For meaning, purpose, happiness and love

Question 7

How is Religion and faith connected?

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Faith-personal trust and relationship with God needs to be expressed=religion. Religion, to have menacing must arise from strong experiences of faith

Question 8

Do humans have an inner long for God

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What elements every religion have in common?

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Symbols, Celebration, Statement of Beliefs (creed) Codes of Behavior

Question 10

Does God try to reveal gods self to humans?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Who makes the first move when it comes to faith?

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God

Question 12

Is our catholic faith opposed to science

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No

Question 13

What the relationship between a dogma and doctrine?

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All dogmas are doctrine, but not all doctrine are dogmas

Question 14

We’re called hebrew. Founder: Abraham. Originated: Cannan. Believed in monotheism. Believe in an after life, because life will never end. Write God in different names. Believe that they are the chosen people

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Judaism

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Are non-violent. Founder: Muhammed. Believe in an after life. If a person died they would be judged to go to heaven or hell

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Islam

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Began in India 2000 b.c.e. No founder. Believe in reincarnation, the divinity of Vedas, karma, and polytheism. They believe in one main source of power: Brahman. Caste system

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Hinduism

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Began in the 5th century b.c.e. Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Some believe in the divine other do not. Those who practice this do not believe in God and they worship Buddha out of respect. Believe in reincarnation but it’s not the same soul coming back. Nirvana

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Buddhism

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One of the newest faith. Originated: India. Founder: Guru Nanak. They do not believe in an afterlife or heaven or hell. When the soul is pure they will join God. Believe that good or bad actions in this life determine the life form into which soul takes rebirth. Believe in one God, does not have a name. Their purpose is to have a good relationship with God. Reject caste system

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Sikhism

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Started in China. Founder: Lal-Tzu. Believe in multiple gods and that human beings have no soul. Don’t care about the after life care more about life while living. Believe In a force called Tao or Chi. Symbol: yin and yang. When they die the energy is released into the world

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Taoism

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Usually use the name Yahweh for God. Anthropomorphic view of God. Basic framework for Torah

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Yahwist(J)

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Usually use the name Elohim for God. Stories for northern kingdom point of view. Emphasis on Abraham and monarchy

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Elohist(E)

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Comes from Greek “2nd law”. Emphasis on morality and the law. History shown with a cycle of fidelity to the covenant and punishment by YHWH for sin

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Deuteronomist(D)

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Refers to God as Elohim. Known for genealogies, numbers and date, and proper way of worship. Latest of tradition put into writing

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Priestly

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an inspired utterance made by a prophet, which expresses God's will

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Prophecy

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A rule of conduct or standard of behavior established by proper authority, society, or custom

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Law

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A formal statement of religious beliefs

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Creed

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A chronological narrative or record of events, as in the life or development of a people, country, or institution

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History

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A record of one's ancestors

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Genealogy

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A story that gives the cause of something

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Etiology

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A nature miracle, is a report of a powerful sign performed by Jesus to show his mastery over the elements

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Miracle Story

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An extended comparison where many elements of a story stand for deeper realities like abstract ideas, more qualities, or spiritual realities

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Allegory

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A brief story with a moral; often uses animals that act and speak like human beings

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Fable

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A question or statement that teases the mind; it requires thought and application

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Riddle

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A written account of a person's life

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Biography

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A deliberately exaggerated saying to highlight the topic under discussion

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Hyperbole

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Religious truths found in creation stories and story of the Fall

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God created humans to be happy and live forever, humans preferred themselves over a God, first sin is of disobedience and defying God, sin doesn't originate within Humans but from freely giving in to an outside temptation, sin alienates us from a God, sin has consequence

Question 37

What kind of sin do the following stories attempt to explain: The Fall, Cain&Abel, Tower of Babel

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The Fall: original sin Cain&Abel: personal sin Tower of Babel: social sin

Question 38

How do we view the stories in Genesis?

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We view them as religious truth, but they are not factual

Question 39

Literary genre and OT tradition of both creation stories

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First Story: Poem or Song | Second Story: Short Story

Question 40

What do the following symbolize in the story of the Fall: Adam, Tree/Fruit, punishments, Eating

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Adam: Humanity Tree/Fruit: knowledge of good and evil Punishment: consequences of action Eating: free choice

Question 41

What was the first sin?

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Sin of Disobedience

Question 42

What is sin? Do we take steps before we sin? What are the first steps considered as?

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Sin is a selfish/unloving act. Yes, they are considered as temptation

Question 43

What did Adam& Eve do after they sinner so that a God wouldn't find out?

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Hide

Question 44

Who are Adam&Eves sons? Who is the oldest? Who killed who? What was his punishment?

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Cain&Abel. Cain is the oldest, and the one who kills Abel. Cain is sentenced to wonder the earth by God

Question 45

How long does the Flood last? What does the rainbow represents in the story of Noah?

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40 day and nights. The rainbow represents renewed covenant and hope

Question 46

What does God promise Abraham?

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Many land and descendants

Question 47

Abraham is seen as the "father" of what 3 faiths?

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"Father of Multitude" to the Israelites, Hebrews, and Jews

Question 48

Who was tricked by his som and woe to give away his blessing?

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Isaac

Question 49

Who is Laban?

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Jacob's uncle

Question 50

Jacob's name gets changed to?

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Israel

Question 51

What is the meaning of a name change in scripture?

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Entering a covenant with God (confirmation)

Question 52

Jacob's first wife and his favorite wife? How long did Jacob work to be able to marry Rachel?

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First Wife: Leah Favorite Wife: Rachel Worked 14 years

Question 53

Where do the 12 tribes of Israel come from?

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Jacobs 12 sons become the 12 tribes of Israel

Question 54

What did Joseph father give Joseph that made his stand out?

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A coat

Question 55

What was Joseph's gift?

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Interpreting dreams

Question 56

Who has the dream of that there will be famine for 7 years?

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The Pharaoh

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What title does Joseph get in Egypt?

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Prime Minister

Question 58

Where did the Israelites go to flee the famine?

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Egypt

Question 59

Why did the Israelites become salve in Egypt?

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Their power was feared

Question 60

When were the chosen people refer to as Hebrew vs Israelites

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After Jacob was renamed Israel, his descendants became known as Israelites rather than Hebrews.

Question 61

What nations comes from Ishmael?

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Islam

Question 62

How are we made in Gods image and likeness?

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We have free will and we are relational beings that interact with each other.

Question 63

What son of Jacob does Moses descent from?

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Levi

Question 64

Who saves Moses from the river, who nurses him?

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Pharaoh's daughter and Moses mother nurses him

Question 65

Why didn't Moses feel worthy of speaking to a God

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Because he can't speak well

Question 66

Who helps Moses speak to the Pharaoh

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Aaron, his brother

Question 67

How does God first appear to Moses

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A burning bush not being consumed

Question 68

Who is Zipporah?

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Moses wife

Question 69

What is Passover?

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A celebration of surviving the death plague passing over them and their freedom

Question 70

What happened at the Red Sea?

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It parted so they can cross and escape

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Where are the tablets of the Ten Commandments kept?

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Ark of the Covenant

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What is the importance of Jericho

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It was the first city they invaded and took over

Question 73

What did Samuel think about the idea of having a king?

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He didn't like it

Question 74

First king of Israel? What his biggest downfall?

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Saul was the first king. He was disobedient

Question 75

Who built the 1 temple? Where was it located?

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Solomon and Jerusalem

Question 76

David-where is originally form? What was his occupations? Who was his father?

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Originally from Bethlehem. Occupation musician, poet, Shepard, a king. Father was Jesse

Question 77

Did David ever go against God?

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Yes

Question 78

What was Solomon's greatest gift? Who admired it?

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Wisdom and the Queen of Sheba admired it

Question 79

What was Solomon's solution to the feuding mothers?

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To cut the baby in half

Question 80

What books is Solomon attributed to writing?

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Book of Wisdom, Songs of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs

Question 81

Who is seen as the greatest king?

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David

Question 82

was the sister of moses. We first see her as a young girl in the book of Exodus. She is keeping an eye on Baby Moses as he floats down the Nile. In Exodus she given the gift of prophecy. She also sings a victory song after the children of Israel cross the Red Sea. One of the few biblical story that shows a women as a prayer leader

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Miriam

Question 83

one of the few women with her own book in the bible. Was the Moabite women who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi. Her simple act of obedience brings us a story of love

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Ruth

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she succeeds in stopping an invasion by the Assyrians when no one else could. Her name means Jewish women, women that served God with faith, courage, and decisive action

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Judith

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a prophetess, served as Israel's Judge ( military leader) when no men were willing to lead. Her victory song is probably one of the oldest texts in the bible. Is one of the few women to be shown as a strong warrior in the Old Testament

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Deborah

Question 86

a former prostitute and dyer of cloths who lived in the walls of Jericho during the days of Joshua. She hid the Jewish spies in her home while the men of Jericho were searching for them. She marries a Jewish man and becomes the mother of Boaz. Boaz was the husband of Ruth and we're both Great-Great Grandparents of David

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Rahab

Question 87

foretells of messiah who will lead Israel to peace and justice. Predicts "anointed one" will come from Bethlehem

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Micah

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was rival to King Ahab. Preached against worshipping false Gods and treatment of the poor. Next to moses he is seen as the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. Is also featured in the New Testament. Known for bible passage about finding in the small things

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Elijah

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young successor of Elijah. Known for the many miracles he performed

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Elisha

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was a priest and prophet. Main message is personal responsibility for personal sin and goodness. Had visions of 4 attributes of God: courage, strength, swiftness, intelligence

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Ezekiel

Question 91

main message is that the worship of God must be shown in concrete actions. Preached against the gap between the rich and the poor

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Amos

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largest prophetic book. Main theme is of repentance and coming of the Messiah. Predicts Babylon exile and that they will be restored by the virgin birth of messiah

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Isaiah

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Promised that God was going to redeem his people. Refers to a suffering messiah as a suffering servant. Spoke of God suffering with humanity

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2nd Isaiah

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was native to Israel. Main message was speaking up against sin. Compared Israel's people turning away to adultery, but promised that even with them turning away God would never abandon them

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Hosea

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Mother of all

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Eve

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God saves

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Joshua

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Father to many

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Abraham

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Princess

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Sarah

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He who laughs

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Isaac

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God made

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Ismael

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Hairy

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Esau

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Hebrew name for God

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Adonai

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one who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God

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Agnostic

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View of God-God has human characteristic

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Anthropomorphic

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Hidden or secret

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Apocrypha

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The abandonment or renunciation of a religious belief

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Apostasy

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a box made of gold contained the Ten Commandments, manna, and moses staff. God's throne

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Ark of Covenant

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Someone who does not believe in a higher power

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Atheist

Question 109

to confuse or be confused; also to mix

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Balal

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Biblia=books

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Bible

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Official

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Canon

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2nd canon "writing of obscure origins"

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Dueterocanoncial

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Mountain God

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El Shaddai

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"God is with us"

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Emmanuelm

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is an extensive history of a hero who goes through various trails: they often represents the traits of people

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Epic

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Immoral and malevolent

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Evil

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involves studying small units of biblical context to attempt to determine how each book took shape in the period of oral tradition before the actual writing of the biblical books

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Form Criticism

Question 118

freedom to choose

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Free Will

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"To teach" governing body of the church

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Magisterium

Question 120

the promised deliverer of the Hebrew nation

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Messiah

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Belief in one God

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Monotheistic

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These traditions came from the experiences that the people had with God and others

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Oral Traditions

Question 123

an official letter from a bishop to all the clergy or members of his or her diocese

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Pastoral Letter

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Belief in many gods

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Polytheistic

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Natural ability human beings have to know and understand the truth

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Reason

Question 126

Tries to determine what theological insight given in biblical authors that had influenced him in his organization of materials

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Redaction Criticism

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Etymology of the world. "To tie again" or to "reconnect"

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Religion

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god's self-disclosures to human beings

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Revelation

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the story of how God saves us in human history

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Salvation History

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Selfish act

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Sin

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The tendency to choose evil over good

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Original sin

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the literary detective work that helps discover where the biblical authors got their materials

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Source Critism

Question 133

a person's soul

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Spirit

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the responsibility of looking after passengers of a ship

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Stewardship

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place of dwelling and sanctuary

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Tabernacle

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"testamentum"=covenant/agreement

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Testament

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appearances of Gods to humans

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Theophany

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Adonai-Lord, "I am who am"

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Yahweh

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a tower, like the Tower of Babel

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Ziggurat