Religion III Chapter 1 & 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Bible | means "library" Originally scrolls, Torah and others. SCripture. The collection of all the canonical books. |
| Canon | the list of inspired books. Greek for "measuring rod" |
| Catholic | Means "to assemble" and "universal"; it can describe the Church or one of her members |
| Church | Means "synagogue" and "congregatonal worship" The faithful. This can refer to the Roman Catholic Church or an individual dioecese |
| Covenant | Between superior to inferior. An agreement that establishes a sacred family bond between persons. A covenant is more than a contract; a contract establishes a temporary relationship beneficial to both parties, whereas this is intended to bind both persons in kinship forever. |
| inerrant | "not always scientific truth" making no mistakes or errors. Scripture is nierrant; that is, it always teaches truth, never falsehood. |
| infallible | incapable of ailing. The Bible and the teaching of the Church are infallible because of a special protection by God |
| inspired | guided by God. From a word meaning "breathed in" |
| Magisterium | "the Pope and curium" The teaching authority of the Church which guided by the Holy Spirit interprets Scripture and tradition |
| Protestant | "means to protest" A Christian not in communion with the Church |
| Salvation history | the story of God's plan to save humanity from the consequences of sin. This plan begins with Creation, is unfolding now, and will continue until the end of time |
| Scripture | "sacred writing" |
| Tradition | the living transmission of the message of the Gospel in the Church |
| fulfill | "fullness of time" to complete or accomplish totally |
| Genealogy | "identity" the study of ancestry. a list of someone's ancestors" |
| law | In Hebrew, the Torah. a rule of conduct enforced in a society |
| Old Testament | Tenach. The fory six books of Scripture written by Israelites before the coming of Jesus Christ |
| Pentateuch | Torah. The first five books of the Old Testament. From the Greek word for "five" |
| Prophet | Manifestation by God. One who speaks the message of God to the people. |
| Type | an event or person in Scripture that points forward to a later event or person. Has similar virtues or other qualities as its fulfillment |
| Typology | study of types in Scripture. |
| Wisdom Literature | A style of Hebrew literature that meditates on important truths.It's "how to be successful and the problems of evil" |
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