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- 1CanonGreek word measuring rod stick or ruler. Books considered to be divinely inspired by God; it is the the authoritative, or closed list of books in the Bible. These books are considered approved, or worthy to be read.
- 2Deuterocanonical BooksMeaning, "second canon" in Greek. They are books not part of the Hebrew Bible, they are considered canon by the Catholic Church, but not by the Protestant.
- 3List the 7 Deuterocanonical BooksTobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, 1&2 Maccabees, Part of Esther, Part of Daniel
- 4ApocryphaMeans hidden in Greek, similar to Deuterocanonical books. Some Bibles have them listed in seperate sections.
- 5The Book of Twelve (Which Cannon, and what grouping of prophets?)Palestinian Canon, which is part of the Nevi'im (Prophets).
- 6InspirationComes from Latin inspirare - to breathe into, it moves the human author to write scriptures.
- 7InerrancyWithout error in matters of faith and morals. Not a modern scientific or political textbook.
- 8InterpretationDetermining what God meant in the Bible.
- 9HermeneuticsScientific academic study to discern the meaning of the Biblical text. Through hermeneutics where one can get meaning of symbols, terms, passages, and ect
- 10ExegesisDrawing out true historical, moral, and spiritual meaning of scripture. What is God trying to tell us through the author?
- 11EisegesisReading scripture with own feelings and notions. With bias or leaving verses out of context.
- 12Sensus PlenoirFullest meaning and deep interpretation of sacred scriptures. To understand the mind of the divinely inspired author.
- 13Literal SenseHistorical meaning/context of the Sacred text. Necessary foundation to understand the scriptures. Metaphors are not to be taken real. Ex: Jonah and the Whale: was it a real whale? Was is a constellation?
- 143 Spiritual SensesI. Allegorical
II. Tropological
III. Anagogical - 15AllegoricalHow stories and symbols are used to designate something else. Used to imply something else, the words point to something deeper than the words presented. Ex: Crossing the Red Sea was a sign of Christ's victory or the Christian Babtism
- 16TypologyUnder allegorical. Relationship of the OT to the NT. Where the OT sets the setting with prophecies, and the NT fulfills the promises through Christ.
- 17TropologicalMoral sense. Tropos - to turn one’s face back. To turn one’s heart back to the beloved. Turning from sin, and back to the proper moral life. Scriptures should inspire us to turn our hearts back to God.
- 18Anagogicallift upwards. Amagogein. It is the mystical/eschatological sense which inspires the reader to spend eternity with God, with beatific (happy) vision.
The four last things: death, judgement, Heaven (purgatory as well), Hell. Cataclysm 117. - 19EschatologyThe study of the ultimate end of the human soul and humanity. Deals with the topics of afterlife, judgement day, the Second Coming of Christ
- 20TheologyTheology - the scientific study of God based on divine revelation for the sake of man’s salvation, through Jesus Christ. Theo - god| logos - study.
- 21Church CouncilLegally convened assemblies of the members of the hierarchy (bishops) for the purpose of carrying out their judicial and doctrinal functions by means of the deliberation in common
Resulting in the regulations and decrees invested with the authority of the whole assembly. - 22Second Vatican CouncilLast council that gathered between 1962 and 1965. They published the Dei Verbum, and were the first ones to not create new dogma.
- 23Dei VerbumMeans "Word of God" in Latin. It is a Dogmatic constitution. It is not a decree, or declaration. is about how God reveals himself to man. It was Promulgated by Pope Paul IV on November 18, 1965
- 24Deposit of FaithThe faith/truth given by Christ, and handed to the Apostoles
- 25Divine RevelationGod's manifestation to mankind for the sake of our salvation. It forms the deposit of faith: tradition (faith passed orally through generations), scripture, and magisterium
- 26MagisteriumTeaching Authority of the Catholic Church. Safeguards passing on the Revelation.
- 27Lectio DivinaMeans "divine reading". It is the practice of reading, mediation, prayer, in order to form communion with God.
- 28DoctrineOfficial teaching of the church, must be believed by the faithful
- 29DogmaTeachings that have been solemnly declared by the church,
- 30Sitz em lebenSituation in life.
What is the author’s situation in life, so we can understand the Scripture? What are the symbols? Archeology plays a part to delivery physical evidence of the culture at the time. - 31Other names for Palestinian CanonTenak, Miqra (that which is read), Masoretic Text
- 32Language of Palestinian CanonHebrew
- 33How many books in the Palestinian Canon?24
- 34What does Tenak stand for?Abbreviation of Torah (law), Nevi'im (prophets), Ketuvium (writings)
- 35About the TorahIt's the Law. Also known as the Pentateuch. It has the Five Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy
These books include teachings, doctrines, instructions, history, ect - 36About the Nevi'imCovers the Prophets. Divided into Former and Latter Prophets. Within the listing of the later prophets: minors are grouped into one book, known as book of 12
Presents Israel's history as a nation of its own land. - 37KetuviumMeans "the writings". Includes poetry, Temple ritual and liturgy (how we express our ritual in public), private prayer, nat’l triumph and tragedy, love, ect.
- 38Other Name for the Alexandrian CanonSeptuagint (LXX)
- 39Language of Alexandrian CannonGreek
- 40Why was the Alexandrian Canon written in Greek?Greek was the common language during the time of Jesus, and it is this translation that is quoted in the NT.
- 41Differences of the Alexandrian Canon from Palestinian Canon- Separates the Books of 12 into separate Books: Major and Minor Prophets
- Includes the Deuterocanonical writings (7 books + addition to 2 other books)
- OT is 46 books long
- Historical and Wisdom books are grouped differently - 42VulgateSt. Jerome translated the OT (and New) from Greek to Latin, since Latin was more common in the fourth century. This is known as the Vulgate. The church argues that this is the most legitimate version. This is not classical Latin. Hence the word “vulgar” means “common”. St. Augustine did not think this book was “beautiful”, since he was trained as a classicist.
- 43Contents of OT- Pentateuch (torah)
- Historical Books
- Wisdom Books
- Prophets - 44Contents of NT- 4 Gospels
- Acts of the Apostles
- 14 Letters by Paul
- 7 Catholics Letters
*Katholikos - universal, teaching for the entire church*
- Book of Revelation - 45Number of Books in Catholic Bible46 Books (LXX) + 27 Books = 73 Total Books
- 46Books in GospelsMatthew, Mark, Luke, John
- 47ExegeteOne who practices Exegesis.
- 48Obedience of FaithIs to be given to God who reveals, and obedience by which man commits his whole self freely to God. Offering his full submission of intellect and will to God who reveals.
- 49Divine AuthorGod; the Holy Spirit who inspires the writing of the Bible.
- 50Human AuthorMen inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the Bible according to the will of God.
- 51Four Fold InterpretationI. Literal
II. Allegorical
- Typology
III. Tropological
IV. Anagogical
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