The Bible Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is the Bible considered for Christians?
The Bible is the most important source of authority for Christians, as it contains the teachings of God and Jesus Christ.
What does the word ‘Bible’ mean?
The word ‘Bible’ comes from the Greek biblia meaning ‘the books’.
How many authors contributed to the Bible?
The Bible is a collection of writings from over 40 authors.
Over what time period was the Bible written?
It was written across 1500 years and was originally in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek.
What is the Old Testament?
The Old Testament is a collection of books that were written before the life of Jesus.
What do Jewish people call the Old Testament?
Jewish people call this the Tenakh.
Why did the first Christians accept the Old Testament writings?
The first Christians accepted these writings because they were Jewish.
What is the New Testament?
The New Testament is a collection of books that were written after Jesus died and rose from the dead.
What was agreed upon by the Church by the third century?
By the third century the Church had an agreed collection of books that they believed were ‘the true word of God.’
What does ‘canonical’ mean?
Canonical means the books are approved by the Catholic Church.
What is an example of a different version of the Bible?
An example is the deuterocanonical books, a version of the Bible recognized by the Catholic Church.
How many books are in the deuterocanonical version of the Bible?
It has 73 books usually listed at the end of the Old Testament.
What are the different literary forms of the Bible?
The different literary forms include Law, History, and Prophecy.
What is the Law in the Old Testament?
The Law is written as commands from God, called the Pentateuch or the Books of Moses, containing 613 laws.
What books are included in the Pentateuch?
The books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
What does the History section of the Old Testament document?
These books document the history of the Jewish people from the time of the Judges through to the Persian Empire.
What types of books are included in the History section?
These books include Joshua, Kings, and Chronicles.
What is the purpose of Prophecy in the Bible?
Prophecy includes messages from God, often about the future, and warnings about sinning.
What does the word ‘prophet’ mean?
The word ‘prophet’ literally means ‘spokesperson.’
What are the Gospels?
The Gospels are books that document the life of Jesus, focusing on his life, teachings, and crucifixion.
They include Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
What does the book of Revelation discuss?
The book of Revelation talks about the future and the end of the world.
Why is the Bible important to Catholics?
The Bible is important to Catholics because it is regarded as the ‘Word of God’ and is believed to be inspired by God.
It contains key messages for us.
How do Catholics view the teachings of Jesus in the Bible?
Catholics believe that by hearing Jesus’ teachings and using his actions as a role model, they can live as God wishes and attain heaven.
Who are some important saints mentioned in the Bible?
Saint Peter and Saint Paul are important saints whose lives serve as role models for Catholics seeking to go to heaven.
