The Hebrew Bible LA Terms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Has influenced? | Judaism, Christianity, and Islam |
| Bible comes from the Greek word ______ which means _______. | biblia, "a collection of writings" |
| Torah | first 5 books of the bible; largely connected to law but still has accounts of the world's creation |
| Nevi'im (prophets) | contains historical accounts/writings of prophets |
| Ketuvim (writings) | contains poetry, short stories, religious dialogues |
| Who wrote the bible? | The bible's authorship is a question that has intrigued people over centuries. No one knows. |
| Themes? | Power Goodness mercy of a single God covenant, or solemn agreement-- which God entered with the Hebrew people |
| MORE themes? | tendency for humans to stray from a right or MORAL path ...but also forgiveness from God |
| Parables | stories in which writers present themes that can be interpreted as life lessons VERY COMMON IN WORLD LITERATURE!!! |
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