Understanding the Scriptures, Chapter 1

The Literal interpretation of Sacred Scripture is based on

• pointing to what will be in heaven.

• the meaning of the author in its historical context.

• showing us how to pattern our lives.

• pointing forward to another meaning.

Old Testament writers dated events based on

• the Julian Calendar.

• the term B.C. - Before Christ.

• the beginning of the reign of a king or important event.

• the time from the creation of the world.

What 4 classes can both New and Old Testaments be divided into?

• 1.

• 2.

• 3.

• 4.

The story of God's plan to save humanity from the beginning to the end of time is called

• Infallibility

• Salvation History

• Divine Prophecy

• Wisdom Literature

How many books are in the Old Testament?

• 75

• 24

• 25

• 46

Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition make up one deposit of faith for Catholics.

• True

• False

What word do we use to imply that there are no errors in the Bible in terms of religious truths?

• Inerrancy

• Inspiration

• Incarnation

• Invitation

The Word of God is authored by both God and humans

• True

• False

Catholics read the Bible literalistically.

• True
• False

Exodus is part of which category of books in the Old Testament?

• Prophetic

• Wisdom

• Law

• Historical