Th205 ch1-5

How many parts are there in the Credo, and what does each part cover?

3; God the almighty, The Son, The holy spirit

In what year was the destruction of the Temple by the Babylonians, and what happened to the Israelites as a result?

587 B.C.; The Israelite were exiled

What does the word "Apologetics" mean, and what do apologetics do?

Basing religion on reason; People that bring faith and reason together

What did GOD call himself to MOSES?

I Am who Am

What does the word «Credo» mean, and in which language?

I believe. ; Latin

Who was did the "Suffering Servant" refer to in 2nd Isaiah?

Jesus, Isaiah prophesized that he would be sacrificed

Who united the northern and southern kingdoms, who were the leaders of each kingdom, and what became the capital city of the Israelites?

King David; Jacob, leader of the North. and Juda, leader in the South.; Jerusalem

What does the word "Apocalypse" mean, and which language do it come from?

Lifting of the veil; Greek

Can the human brain comprehend the nature of God completely, if so why, if not why not?

No but we can comprehend God through readings and teaching of the bible

What is Revelation mediated through?

Popular stories, Historical crisis, Prophetic insight, Wisdom of sages

List three attributes Jesus was called, and what did HE call himself?

Prophet, Messiah, Lord, Son of God; Son of Man

What are the TWO STAGES apologetics proceed in?

Reason and Revelation

What do these 3 theological terms mean?

a) Transubstantiation: The matter becomes real in substance. The holy communion b) Magisterium: The authority c) Eschatology: The end of time. When the world ends d) Doctrine: teaching of the church e) Dogma: meaning of the teaching of the church

List the 5 ways of Thomas Aquinas, and in a few words describe each way.

a) Unmoved mover: if everything has to be move then something had to move it. b) Uncaused first cause: Something has to cause something to happen. c.) Contingency: the dependence on something else d) Gradation: Something has too already been perfect e.) Teleology: act for some desire

List 3 names for God in ancient Israel, and the regions they were used in

a. El Elyon -> Jerusalem b. El Olam -> barasiba c. El Berith-> Shechem

Name 5 brands of Theology

a.) Biblical: reflects on God's revelation b.) Moral: reflect on Christian life c.) Historical: studies transmission of human tradition d.) Systematic: puts together the pieces of facith Passtorial:) Building up the Christian community

What is the difference in the teaching of JESUS and JOHN the BAPTIST?

~ John the Baptist: Judgement, repentance, conversion ~ Jesus: Mercy, forgiveness, love

What are the 3 forms that theological language uses?

~ Narrative: telling a story ~ Philosophical: what to think about ~ Mythic: comes from myth