Introduction to Sacred Scripture

Which of the following definitions best defines "literal understanding"?

• the study and interpretation of types and symbols, originally especially in the Bible.

• the theological study of the person and deeds of Jesus, especially in the Bible

• taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

• none of the above

What is the literal sense of understanding Scripture?

• understanding more than the words but also what is signified by the words.

• understanding the specific passage in the Scripture

• understanding the entire Scripture as a whole

• understanding what the words mean at the surface level and how it was understood at the time and how things actually happened.

The method of scriptural sense or interpretation that points to how we should behave is which of the following?

• allegorical

• anagogical

• moral

• literal

Which statement best describes the Catholic belief of biblical inspiration?

• God dictated His words to the writers

• God inspired the writers but worked through their own skills and knowledge

• The writers were inspired by God but worked entirely on their own without guidance

• none of the above

The method of scriptural interpretation that points an understanding of eternal life or heavenly matters is known as

• allegorical

• anagogical

• moral

• literal

The Catholic understanding of the Bible is that

• Scripture alone is authoritative

• Tradition alone has the authority to teach

• Both Scripture and Tradition have authority

The method of scriptural interpretation where symbolism and metaphors exist

• allegorical

• anagogical

• moral

• literal

The Bible was written by one author.

• True

• False

What statement best describes how the Bible was written?

• A few people got together to write about God.

• God inspired the authors to write.

• It was a secondary recount of events.

• One person decided to write the Bible.

Who inspired the authors of the Sacred Scriptures?

• All of the answers are correct

• Mary

• Jesus

• Holy Spirit