Midterm Flashcards

Question

Torah

Answer 1

Torah means law. The first five books of the bible.

Answer 2

Genesis - beginning. The first 11 chapters of Genesis contains stories of prehistory, that is a time before there was writing. Passed down by word of mouth, they tell stories of God's creation of the world, the sin of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. The last chapters tell the story of the Patriarchs, that is the fathers of the Chosen People. Abraham, Isaac, Esau, Jacob. Joseph, his father, his brothers living in Egypt where they escaped famine. Exodus - this central book of the Old Testament tells how Jacob's descendants, now named Israelites after him, were enslaved by the Egyptian pharaoh and freed by God in the great event known as Exodus. Israelites' wandering in the desert for forty years. Moses on Mount Sinai, Ten Commandments, the Law. Leviticus - examines the particulars of the Law. The theme of holiness in all aspects of life. Numbers - picks up the story of the Jews in the dessert and takes them to the border of the Promises Land. Deuteronomy - sermons delivered by Moses, it repeats much of the material in the three previous books. Warns of dire consequences if the Chosen People do not follow the Law and live up to the terms of the covenant.

Answer 3

1. Unmoved Mover. The world is in motion (neutrons, electrons, protons, atoms). For the world to move, there must have been a "First Mover" who started everything. That "unmoved mover" is God. 2. First Cause. The original matter and spark of energy that started the universe must have been created by God. 3. Everything Comes From Something. For anything to exist, there must be a necessary, eternal being (God) who always existed and brought other beings into existence. 4. Supreme Model. The supreme model of goodness, truth, and beauty is the perfect being we call God. 5. Grand Designer. The world contains beauty, symmetry, order, and power that must have been put in it by a grand designer. That someone is God!

Answer 4

Discovered in 1947 in caves near the Dead Sea, these manuscripts belonged to the Jewish Essene sect, which lived in a monastery at Qumran. The scrolls contain Essene religious documents, commentaries on certain Hebrew Scriptures, and ancient Old Testament manuscripts. They have proved valuable to scholars in studying the Old Testament and for learning about some Jewish practices at the time of Jesus.

Answer 5

``` Hebrew Aramaic Greek Latin English ```

Answer 6

``` Latin - the Vulgate Protestant translation - King James Version Protestant - New Revised Standard Version Protestant - Revised English Bible Protestant - New International Version Catholic - Douay-Rheims Catholic - English - New American Bible Catholic - English - New Jerusalem Bible ```

Answer 7

The heart of the Bible because they contain Jesus' principal teachings and information about him. Narratives about Jesus' public ministry of teaching and healing, and his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

Answer 8

All four Gospel accounts tell of the Good News God accomplished for us in his Son, Jesus Christ, but each Gospel has its own way of telling the story. Mark (60-75; most likely 68-73) - stresses Jesus' deeds. He highlights Jesus as the Suffering Messiah, one who freely gave his life for us. Matthew (80-90; +/- a decade) - emphasizes Jesus as a Teacher who perfectly fulfilled the Jewish prophecies made about him. Luke (85; +/-5 years) - presents Jesus as a Savior for all people, a merciful and compassionate Lord who has a special place for the poor and neglected. John (80-120; probably in the 90s) - portrays a majestic, divine Jesus, the Word of God who proclaims the truth that brings life.

Answer 9

A term for non-Jews

Answer 10

The teachings of Jesus and the Apostles. Any of the first four books of the New Testament. Anything proclaimed or accepted as the absolute truth.

Answer 11

A religious belief opposed the orthodox doctrines of the church

Answer 12

One who proclaims in word and deed the Good News of Jesus Christ. The four Evangelists refers to the author of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Answer 13

A word that means "letter." In the New Testament they are letters intended for public reading. Most Epistles have these elements: an opening address; a thanksgiving; the body of the letter with a main doctrinal teaching; a final salutation.

Answer 14

A Greek word for revelation. It also refers to a type of highly symbolic literature that contains apparitions about the future and Final Judgement. This form of literature was used to give hope to a persecuted people that God's goodness will triumph over evil.

Answer 15

Going out to the whole world and proclaiming the gospel to all creation. Preaching to the Gentiles. 1. The kerygma - preaching to unbelievers. 2. The didache - teaching. Further catechetical instruction for those who accepted Jesus. 3. The liturgy - worship of the Christians - the celebration of the Eucharist.