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WorksheetsIntroduction to Sacred Scripture
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
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
Which sense of the Bible teaches what you should do regarding how to live your life?
anagogical
literal
moral
allegorical
Official collection of books of the Bible
Canon of Scripture
Inspration
Old Testament
New Testmant
Covenant
The Church understands that ____ is the inspired and living Word of God.
the Catechism
The US Constitution
Scripture
Tradition
The ___ guides the Catholic Church to accurately interpret God's Word in the Bible.
Father
Son
Pastor
Holy Spirit
God's communication, or God's Word in written form is called...
Divine Inspiration
Bible
Sacred Tradition
Divine Revelation
The official collection of biblical books that the Church recognizes as the inspired Word of God is called...
Gnostic
Apostolic Succession
Sacred Tradition
Canon
God inspired human authors to compose the Bible.
True
False
Which sense of scripture analyzes what the words mean at a deeper level?
Literal Sense
Spiritual Sense
Literal and Spiritual Sense
All of the answers are correct
Because of the uniqueness of the bible as God’s inspired word, it must be read differently than any other type of book.
True
False
In the following scripture, what is the book?
Luke 6:37-42
Luke
6
37-42
None of these
In the following scripture, what is the chapter?
Luke 6:37-42
Luke
6
37-42
None of these
In the following scripture, what are the verses?
Luke 6:37-42
Luke
6
37-42
None of these
The Bible shows God has been working throughout human history to (check all that apply)
To show us human suffering
To punish human beings
To reach out to humanity
To establish a relationship with us
The way God communicates knowledge of himself to humankind. A self-communication realized by his actions and words over time, and most fully communicated through Jesus Christ.
Divine Inspiration
Divine revelation
Sacred scripture
Sacred tradition
Authors were not manipulated by God in their writings
True
False
Indicate all that we should consider when it comes to authorship
Some works took more than one generation of writing
Some works were written by educated people only
Some works were written in one sitting
Some writings were written by sophisticated individuals
Some writings were dictated to a scribe
Why were many Old Testament books refashioned by later editors?
The authors didnt like the language of the previous authors
The authors wanted full credit of the writings
To address new problems and questions of the time
Which of the following is used by the Church for understanding biblical texts in their original setting and for discovering the original intention of the original author
Deposit of faith
Historical critical method
Magisterium
Holy Spirit
The handing on of the preaching and authority of the Apostles to their successors (the bishops)
Apostolic Succession
Gnostics
Magisterium
Canon
A group of people that believed pre-Christian and early Christian heresies. They believed that Salvation came from secret knowledge given to a select few
Scribes
Prophets
Gnostics
Apostles
The official collection of biblical books that the Church recognizes as the inspired Word of God
Divine revelation
Canon
Sacred tradition
None of the answers are correct
Which of the following standards does NOT make a biblical book canonical
The book has to be approved only by bishops
The book was associated with eyewitnesses to Jesus’ life and ministry, or with communities founded by them
The book was used in the liturgical life of the Church (Mass/Eucharist)
The book was in accord with Sacred Tradition of the Church (teachings of the Church/other writings)
The book was approved by the bishops, the successors of the Apostles
When we read the Bible, we need to remember that Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are closely bound
True
False
What is described as the two pillars of the Church that God's truth is revealed through.
(a)
The Church’s living teaching office made up of all the bishops & the Pope and is guided by the Holy Spirit
Magisterium
Deposit of Faith
Liturgical life
Sacred Tradition
There are six senses that the Church encourages us to use when reading scripture
True
False
The Bible is split into how many sections?
3
46
27
2
The Old Testament consists of ___ books, whereas the New Testament consists of ___ books.
47 and 26
46 and 27
72 and 64
None of the answers are correct
When describing the Bible, which of the following is NOT true?
It is a moral guide
It is meant to be read as individual stories that are not related to one another
It is meant to be read as an entire body of work
It is part of how we understand God's revelation
We were created by God for a purpose, with a built in hunger to know him and the Bible serves as a source to know God more.
True
False
God is the sole author of the Bible
True
False
Some of the authors were not as well educated as others.
True
False
All writings were completed in one sitting.
True
False
Which of the following are to be considered when reading the Bible? (Check all that apply)
Consider how the Church understands the passage
Consider the intentions of the original author
Recognize the genre (how it was written)
Put the passage in context (with its own text & with the Bible as a whole)
Remember that Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are closely bound
God's revealed truth found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship.
Sacred Scripture
Magisterium
Canon
Sacred Tradition
Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of...
(a)
Which of the following literary style is used when an author is telling a story?
Poems
Wisdom
Prose Discourse
Narrative
Which of the following literary styles is used when an author is using speeches, letters, or essays
Narrative
Prose Discourse
Poems
Wisdom
Which literary style is used the most in the Bible?
Prose Discourse
Poems
Wisdom
Narrative
The word "anagogical" in Greek means...
Prose Discourse
Leading Upwards
Leading Downwards
Leading nowhere
