WorksheetsBiblical Interpretation & Ch. 1 Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Define Magisterium
Something created by past humans, usually for a specific purpose (tools, pottery, clothing, etc.)
The study of types of writing that have common traits. Reading the Old Testament in light of Christ crucified and risen.
Teaching authority of the Church
The study of material remains of past human life and activities.
Define typology
The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship.
A number of methods of studying the Bible that aim to discover what God is communicating - both to the people of the Bible and to people today.
The study of material remains of past human life and activities.
The study of types of writing that have common traits. Reading the Old Testament in light of Christ crucified and risen.
Define critical reading
A number of methods of studying the Bible that aim to discover what God is communicating - both to the people of the Bible and to people today.
The study of types of writing that have common traits. Reading the Old Testament in light of Christ crucified and risen.
The study of material remains of past human life and activities.
The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship.
Define archeology
Teaching authority of the Church
Something created by past humans, usually for a specific purpose (tools, pottery, clothing, etc.)
The study of material remains of past human life and activities.
A number of methods of studying the Bible that aim to discover what God is communicating - both to the people of the Bible and to people today.
Define Tradition
The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship.
Teaching authority of the Church
A number of methods of studying the Bible that aim to discover what God is communicating - both to the people of the Bible and to people today.
The study of material remains of past human life and activities.
How do Christians read the Old Testament?
As scientific sacred writings
Not as genuine as the New Testament
In light of Christ crucified and risen
Only for the Hebrew commnuity
Aside from practicing a critical reading of the Bible, what should we also keep in mind?
The role of the reader
The scientific truths in the Bible
The rules and laws
The undeniable errors
What does Scripture guide? (Select all that apply)
Liberty
Conscience
Science
Morality
Why is it not necessary to understand that Adam and Eve were historical people?
The historical existence of Adam and Eve has been verified through a fundamentalist reading of the Bible.
The historical existence of Adam and Eve has been verified through archeology.
The historical existence of Adam and Eve are not necessary in order to have a deep and abiding faith that God is the author of all creation and that the story is intended to teach profound theological truth.
The historical existence of Adam and Eve have been proven through Noah's Arc. This was discovered in Palestine around 1734 CE.
How does the role of the reader influence the way we read the Bible?
The reader does not influence our understanding of Scripture
The reader cannot project his or her understanding of the text
The reader's lack of faith can provide deep belief in the Scriptures and revelation
The reader's personal context and history provide a lens to the Scriptures
