Quiz Flashcards
(19 cards)
What does “Inerrancy” mean?
We believe that while there are some minor errors in scripture (dates, name, etc.), there is NO ERROR in the main message.
What does “Inspiration” mean?
Although the Bible was not written by God, the authors were inspired by the holy spirit to write only what is true.
A story about the Gods and the creation of the world and its inhabitants is what literary form? (Genesis)
Myth
A record of the ancestry and descent of a person, family, or group is what literary form?
Genealogy
A short popular saying that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought is what literary form?
Proverb
A series of names or other items written together in a meaningful grouping or sequences is what literary form?
List
A rule or order prescribed by authority to regulate conduct is what literary form?
Regulation/Law
Communication in writing addressed to a person or number of persons is what literary form?
Letter
A continuous, systematic narrative of the past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, etc., is what literary form?
History
A short story designed to convey a truth or moral lesson is what literary form?
Parable
A narrative of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep is what literary form?
Dreamscape
A short metrical composition intended for singing is what literary form?
Psalm/Song
A message imparted to a prophet by God; may contain a prediction, a command, or a reprimand is what literary form?
Prophetic Oracle
A revelation made by God to man concerning hidden things, particularly about the end of time is what literary form? (revelation)
Apocalyptic
A speech of a serious or solemn kind of pronouncement is what literary form?
Sermon
What are the 2 approaches?
Literal and contextual
What are the 5 different kinds of truth?
- Religious Truth
- Moral and Proverbial Truth
- Symbolic Truth
- Historical Truth
- Scientific Truth
What are the 3 types of history?
- Oral history (memorized and retold stories, lessons, and songs)
- Written History (documented, recorded)
- Edited History (The compilers selected the best of what was told and written).
“Dei Verbum” means what?
The interpreter must investigate what meaning the sacred writer intended to express and actually expressed in particular circumstances.
