Religion 35 Chapter 5

What are the two tools mentioned for understanding scripture?

• Exegesis and Hermeneutics

• Theology and Philosophy

• Meditation and Prayer

• History and Literature

What is the main purpose of hermeneutics?

• To create new languages

• To understand the meaning of texts and events

• To develop mathematical theories

• To explore outer space

In which Gospel is the Sermon found?

• Mark's Gospel

• Luke's Gospel

• Matthew's Gospel

• John's Gospel

What is the Gospel written as?

• A historical account

• A testimony of faith

• A fictional story

• A philosophical essay

Who does Matthew parallel Jesus' life with in his Gospel?

• Abraham

• Moses

• David

• Elijah

What does the "kingdom of God" or "kingdom of heaven" symbolize?

• A physical place

• A symbol or metaphor for God

• A historical kingdom

• A religious ritual

How is God's love expressed in the Kingdom of God?

• By worshiping idols

• By loving ourselves, our neighbours, and creation

• By following strict rules

• By offering sacrifices

Where is the Kingdom of God summarized?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Book of Genesis

• The Sermon on the Mount

• The Psalms

What common teaching did the Sermon on the Mount reject?

• Turn the other cheek

• Love your neighbor

• An eye for an eye

• Do unto others

According to the Sermon on the Mount, how should we treat our enemies?

• Ignore them

• Love them

• Fight them

• Avoid them