Scripture Foundations

What is the definition of canon in the context of the Bible?

• The official collection of Biblical books

• A two-way contractual agreement

• The traditional Jewish organization of Hebrew Scripture

• The division of the Bible into Old and New Testaments

What is a covenant in the context of the Bible?

• The official collection of Biblical books

• A two-way contractual agreement

• The traditional Jewish organization of Hebrew Scripture

• The division of the Bible into Old and New Testaments

What does TaNaK stand for?

• The official collection of Biblical books

• A two-way contractual agreement

• The traditional Jewish organization of Hebrew Scripture

• The division of the Bible into Old and New Testaments

What is a main difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?

• The Old Testament is written in Hebrew, while the New Testament is written in Greek

• The Old Testament focuses on Christian texts, while the New Testament focuses on Jewish texts

• The Old Testament contains less books than the New Testament

• The Old Testament is considered more authoritative than the New Testament

What consistently appears in the Seams of the TaNaK?

• A leader who brings the people back to God's ways

• Descriptions of historical events

• Instructions for following the law of Moses

• Prophecies about the coming of a righteous king

How is the Bible like a quilt?

• It is made of different pieces with their own original purposes

• It is a warm and functional collection of stories

• It is a literal account of historical events

• It is a book of positive messages about experiencing God

What is one mark of the Biblical writing process?

• Smaller collections of writing collected together

• Consistent use of people and place names

• Exact replication of historical records

• Inclusion of all historical events

According to Dei Verbum, how should the Bible be interpreted?

• As a literal account of events dictated by God

• By isolating stories that embody moral value

• By treating it as a theological answer book

• By considering the literary form and historical context

Why is it important to read the Bible as a literary representation?

• To better understand the truths it means to convey

• To find proof texts for theological arguments

• To experience God in a personal way

• To appreciate the historical accuracy of the Bible

What is Dei Verbum

• A Church document about how to read Scripture

• The original form of the Bible

• Another word for TaNaK

• An ancient Hebrew saying about God