Background To Scripture: Part Two

Terms To Know Literalist – People who read and interpret the bible passages word for word based on the actual words in their ordinary meaning. Literalist – People who read and interpret the bible passages word for word based on the actual words in their ordinary meaning. Contextualist – People who weave together the whole situation, background or environment relevant to a particular event, personality etc. when reading and interpreting the bible. Contextualist – People who weave together the whole situation, background or environment relevant to a particular event, personality etc. when reading and interpreting the bible. Patriarch – One of the founders of the ancient Hebrew families in the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. Patriarch – One of the founders of the ancient Hebrew families in the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob.

Terms to Know: Covenant –A binding and solemn agreement made by 2 or more individuals, the promises made by God to people, as recorded in the Bible. Covenant –A binding and solemn agreement made by 2 or more individuals, the promises made by God to people, as recorded in the Bible. Testament – An agreement or last will. It is also an affirmation of beliefs or convictions. Testament – An agreement or last will. It is also an affirmation of beliefs or convictions. Gospel – Derived from the Old English GODSPEL meaning “good news”. The Good News of what God has done in and through Jesus. Gospel – Derived from the Old English GODSPEL meaning “good news”. The Good News of what God has done in and through Jesus.

Terms to Know Christ – Derived from the Greek word CHRISTOS meaning “anointed one”. Christ – Derived from the Greek word CHRISTOS meaning “anointed one”. Resurrection – The rising of Jesus from the dead after his death on Good Friday Resurrection – The rising of Jesus from the dead after his death on Good Friday Apostle – Greek term that means “one sent out” and is related to the Hebrew term SILIAH which translates to “one who is to complete the task or acts in the place of the sender” Apostle – Greek term that means “one sent out” and is related to the Hebrew term SILIAH which translates to “one who is to complete the task or acts in the place of the sender” Disciple – meaning “student”. Any student who follows a teacher. Apostle and Disciple are not the same. The Apostles were specifically picked by Jesus to go out and spread his word. Disciple – meaning “student”. Any student who follows a teacher. Apostle and Disciple are not the same. The Apostles were specifically picked by Jesus to go out and spread his word.

Terms to Know A.D. – Anno Domini (Year of the Lord) - term used to represent the period of time since Jesus’ birth. A.D. – Anno Domini (Year of the Lord) - term used to represent the period of time since Jesus’ birth. C.E. – Common Era – Term now used to represent the period of time since Jesus’ birth. C.E. – Common Era – Term now used to represent the period of time since Jesus’ birth. B.C. – Before Christ - term used to represent the period of time before Jesus’ birth. B.C. – Before Christ - term used to represent the period of time before Jesus’ birth. B.C.E. – Before Common Era - term now used to represent the period of time before Jesus’ birth. B.C.E. – Before Common Era - term now used to represent the period of time before Jesus’ birth.

Is Scripture Really True? As Catholics we believe two important principles: 1. Inspiration – A divine influence upon human beings which resulted in the writing of the Scriptures. Since all of the Bible is the word of God and it was written through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Bible reveals the truth.

Is Scripture Really True? As Catholics we believe two important principles: As Catholics we believe two important principles: 2. Inerrancy – While there are minor errors in the scriptures (dates, names, etc.) there are NO ERROR in the message itself.

Kinds Of Truth Religious – God tries to communicate with people through their lives. Religious – God tries to communicate with people through their lives. Moral – “Thou Shall Not Kill” Moral – “Thou Shall Not Kill” Symbolic – “If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.” Symbolic – “If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.” Proverbial – “The early bird gets the worm.” Proverbial – “The early bird gets the worm.” Historical – Jesus was born in Bethlehem and lived his young life in Nazareth. Historical – Jesus was born in Bethlehem and lived his young life in Nazareth. Scientific – 2+2=4 Scientific – 2+2=4

The Holy Bible: Inspiration The Old Testament is the recorded history of God revealing Himself to the Hebrew people. The Old Testament is the recorded history of God revealing Himself to the Hebrew people. When we discuss revelation through scripture, we must mention the term inspiration. When we discuss revelation through scripture, we must mention the term inspiration.

The Holy Bible: Inspiration Inspiration refers to God working through the authors of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures to communicate religious truth. Inspiration refers to God working through the authors of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures to communicate religious truth. The authors were somehow in touch with the truth of God in their lives. This is what we mean when we say that the Bible is inspired. The authors were somehow in touch with the truth of God in their lives. This is what we mean when we say that the Bible is inspired.

Inspiration It would be inaccurate, however, to imagine that God simply whispered into the author’s ear what to write, while the author merely wrote it down. It would be inaccurate, however, to imagine that God simply whispered into the author’s ear what to write, while the author merely wrote it down. To be honest, we don’t really know how God inspired the authors. We recognize that it is a mystery. To be honest, we don’t really know how God inspired the authors. We recognize that it is a mystery. What is important is the end result, the written record of God’s revelation. What is important is the end result, the written record of God’s revelation.

Inspiration It is important to understand that the authors were limited in their understanding, education, and culture. It is important to understand that the authors were limited in their understanding, education, and culture. Sometimes these limitations can be seen in the Bible, but the religious truth still remains. Sometimes these limitations can be seen in the Bible, but the religious truth still remains. Keep in mind the Bible is the Word of God in the words of human beings. Keep in mind the Bible is the Word of God in the words of human beings.

Literary Forms In The Bible Myth - a traditional story focusing on the deeds of gods or heroes, often in explanation of some natural phenomenon. Myth - a traditional story focusing on the deeds of gods or heroes, often in explanation of some natural phenomenon. List – an itemized series of names, words, etc., usually recorded in a set order. List – an itemized series of names, words, etc., usually recorded in a set order. Prophecy – a prediction made under divine influence and direction. Prophecy – a prediction made under divine influence and direction. Law – a rule of conduct, moral principle, ect., derived from a generally recognized concept of universal justice. Law – a rule of conduct, moral principle, ect., derived from a generally recognized concept of universal justice. Sermon – a speech of a serious or solemn kind of pronouncement. Sermon – a speech of a serious or solemn kind of pronouncement.

Literary Forms In The Bible Legend: an unauthentical story from earlier time preserved by tradition and popularity thought to be historical Legend: an unauthentical story from earlier time preserved by tradition and popularity thought to be historical Fable: a brief tale that has a moral using persons, animals or inanimate things or characters Fable: a brief tale that has a moral using persons, animals or inanimate things or characters Drama: a story about people’s lives, including dialogue and interaction Drama: a story about people’s lives, including dialogue and interaction

History – a record or account usually written in chronological order of past events, especially those concerning a particular nation or people. History – a record or account usually written in chronological order of past events, especially those concerning a particular nation or people. Letter – a written or printed message, usually of a personal nature or concerning a specific subject. Letter – a written or printed message, usually of a personal nature or concerning a specific subject. Proverbs (poetry)– prose or poetic statements or maxims for instruction. Proverbs (poetry)– prose or poetic statements or maxims for instruction. Parables – short allegorical stories told to bring out a moral religious truth. Parables – short allegorical stories told to bring out a moral religious truth. Psalm – a sacred song or poem. Psalm – a sacred song or poem.

Name That Literary Form 1 John 5: John 5:18-21 Luke 15:1-10 Luke 15:1-10 Matthew 5:1-5 Matthew 5:1-5 Isaiah 65:15-17 Isaiah 65:15-17 Genesis 3:1-3 Genesis 3:1-3 Numbers 13:5-15 Numbers 13:5-15 Leviticus 11:24-25 Leviticus 11: Kings 16:15 1 Kings 16:15 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Psalm 40:1-3 Psalm 40:1-3