Chapter 3 Study guide

List the three key forms of the preaching by the Apostles:

(1) The kerygma, or preaching to unbelievers; (2) The didache, or further teaching to those who had accepted Jesus; and (3) The liturgy, or Christian worship. (pp. 85-86)

List the three stages in the formation of the Gospels:

(1) the time of Jesus' own life; (2) the years when the Apostles and early disciples of Jesus orally preached the Good News; and (3) the actual writing of the Gospels. (pp. 84-85)

What were the three main reasons the early Christians realized that the Good News about Jesus had to be committed to writing?

(1.) The end of the world was not coming as quickly as anticipated. (2.) Some people were distorting the true Gospel. (3.)Christians needed more instruction. (pp. 87-88)

Paul instructs the community on the Resurrection and the Eucharist

1 and 2 Corinthians (p. 91)

Paul tells converts how to live until Christ returns

1 and 2 Thessalonians (p. 91)

"Pastoral letters" between the "shepherd" and the community of Christians

1 and 2 Timothy, Titus (p. 91)

What is the story retold in the Acts? What was one of the central debates in the early Church?

Acts tells the history of the early Church and reports the spread of the Gospel from Pentecost to the imprisonment of St. Paul in the late 50s. One of the central debates in the early Church was whether Gentiles could join the Church without becoming Jewish. (p. 90)

This OT Book was written by Jeremiah's scribe.

Baruch

This book serves as a reminder that the Exile was a result of the people's unfaithfulness to God

Baruch (p. 81)

Instructs the Christian community to reject false teachings circulating about Jesus Christ

Colossians (p. 91)

Christians initially interpreted this as prophetic literature although it's an apocalyptic book

Daniel (p. 82)

Which OT book gives the Law to a new generation with special emphasis to those entering the land?

Deuteronomy

Literally means "second law"

Deuteronomy (p. 75)

Repeats much of the material found Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers

Deuteronomy (p. 75)

Which type of Teaching/Preaching during the Oral Tradition phase of the NT was aimed towards those who wanted to know more.

Didache

Fill in the blanks: Some of the first _______ Testament books written were the _____________ of St. Paul. The four Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, and ___________________ were written in the latter ____________ of the first century to the early second century. The Gospel writers told the story ___________________ to different communities of ______________________.

New, letters, Revelation, half, differently, Christians. (pp. 86-87)

True or False. A compilation is the work of a single writer and editor.

False. A compilation is the work of several writers and editors. (p. 73)

True or False? Oral storytelling is unreliable among illiterate peoples.

False. Oral storytelling is very reliable among illiterate peoples. (p. 72)

True or False? The Acts of the Apostles is really the second part of the Gospel of John.

False. The Acts of the Apostles is really the second part of the Gospel of Luke. (p. 90)

True or False? The Apostles first announced the marvelous things God had accomplished in Jesus to the Gentiles and then to their fellow Jews.

False. The Apostles first announced the marvelous things God had accomplished in Jesus to their fellow Jews and then to the Gentiles. (p. 85)

True or False? The Old Testament prepares the people for the coming of the prophets.

False. The Old Testament prepares the people for the coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ. (p. 74)

True or False? The didache was catechetical instruction for those who were still debating about whether or not to become disciples Jesus.

False. The didache was catechetical instruction for those who had already accepted Jesus. (p. 86)

Focuses primarily on the southern kingdom from the time of King David until the conquest of Judah by the Babylonians

First and Second Chronicles (p. 77)

Tells of the rise of King Solomon and the division of the united kingdom of Israel

First and Second Kings (p. 77)

Gives an account the revolt among the Jews and a period of Jewish independence.

First and Second Maccabees (p. 78)

Tells the stories of both Saul and David's rise to kingship in Israel

First and Second Samuel (p. 77)

Paul insists that the Gentiles also receive the Gospel because the love of Christ extends to everyone

Galatians (p. 91)

Literally means "beginning"

Genesis (p. 75)

Relates the stories of the patriarchs

Genesis (p. 75)

What are the four divisions of the Old Testament?

Pentateuch, Historical, Wisdom, Prophetic (pentateuch: or Torah meaning "law")

A letter sent by Paul from prison in which he emphasizes Christ who teaches the meaning of true humility

Philippians (p. 91)

What is an amazing truth about the Bible?

God is revealing himself to you through the Bible just as he did to biblical readers hundreds and thousands of years ago, and yet he is revealing something new at the same time. (p. 69)

What does the story of Ruth show about God?

God's love extends not only to the Chosen People, but to everyone. (p. 78)

What was the job of editors of the Old Testament?

In the sixth century BC, editors collected, combined, and improved the texts. (p. 73)

Which OT Book spans 3 centuries. This book is divided according to prophecies for Jerusalem, the Exile, and the return.

Isaiah

Written by a prophet and his disciples over a period of three centuries

Isaiah (p. 81)

Epistle

letter

Which Gospel was written around 85 -/+

luke

What do the Historical books describe?

narrate the events of Salvation History, namely how God remained faithful to the covenant and how the Israelites struggled over time to live according to the Law. (p. 77)

The Old Testament was formed over the course of about _________________ years. Some books like the ___________ and Proverbs are really _______________ of wisdom from many ___________ over the years.

nine hundred, Psalms, collections, people, (p. 73)

A period of _________ tradition preceded the physical writing of the Old Testament. These traditions came from the people's _________________ with God and with each other. In order to _________________ their religious heritage, the Chosen People told _______________ to pass them down to younger _____________________.

oral, experiences, preserve, generations

prison letters

pauline letters

A _______________ spoke to the people of _____________ on behalf of God to encourage them to stay _______________ to their covenant with him. Prophets tried to keep the Chosen People or ____________ in line when they strayed from the _________________.

prophet, Israel, faithful, kings, covenant. (p. 80)

Fill in the blanks: Jesus' ____________ life probably began in AD _____ when he began to travel the countryside and small ____________ where he taught, _____________, and proclaimed the coming of God's _________________.

public, 28, towns, healed, Kingdom. (p. 85)

Which OT book recounted many wise lessons and saying.

sirach

What is the purpose of the Book of Revelation? What reassurance does he offer his readers?

to encourage Christians who were undergoing persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. Using apocalyptic language, the author reassures his readers that Christ will reward the faithful with a heavenly home at the end of time. (p. 92)

What was the early Church's primary interest?

to interpret the meaning of Jesus' main deeds and sayings and to share the Good News with as many people as possible. (p. 86)

The word Catholic means

universal

Why are the Gospels the heart of the whole Bible?

The Gospels are the heart of the New Testament—and of the whole Bible—because through them you can know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and learn how to live as his disciple. (p. 84)

Tells how the Israelites fell into apostasy and how God sends leaders called judges.

Judges (p. 77)

Explain what each of the four Evangelists emphasized in their respective Gospels.

- Mark highlighted Jesus' suffering, - Matthew emphasized Jesus as a teacher - Luke presented Jesus as a Savior for all people, - - John's Gospel, written approximately ten to thirty years later than the others, focused on Jesus' divinity. (p. 87)

What sources did the four Evangelists draw on to help compose their Gospels?

... some disciples began to assemble collections of material about Christ, such as miracle stories, his parables, and the Passion narratives. (p. 86)

Fill in the blanks: Scholars date the birth of Jesus at around ____ BC before the death of ___________________. He lived the life of a typical Jewish boy growing up in _______________ where he likely learned the ______________ trade from ________________, his foster father.

6, Herod the Great, Nazareth, carpenter, Joseph

What year(s) was the Gospel of Mark written?

60-75

What year(s) was the Gospel Matthew written?

80-90

As one who trusted God totally, _________________ is a symbol of faith. He is "the father of a ________________________" and both Christians and __________ consider him the father of their faith. _________________ understand him to be the father of the Arab people and a __________________ on the same level as Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.

Abraham, nations, Jews, Muslims, prophet

Which NT book is the second part of the Gospel of Luke?

Acts of the Apostles

Fill in the blanks: The ________________ epistles contain general advice to help all the _____________. The Letter of ____________ advises that faith in Jesus should lead to good works. The Letters of _________ emphasize that Christians should ___________ Jesus when they suffer. And the letters of _________ focus on love as proof of ____________ in Jesus and the letter of __________ warns against false teachers.

Catholic, churches, James, Peter, imitate, John, faith, Jude

Which type of Teaching/Preaching during the Oral Tradition phase of the NT was aimed towards unbelievers

Kerygma

This OT BOOK teaches important lessons about living, through questions, sayings, and proverbs.

Ecclesiastes

Qoheleth teaches lessons about living through questions, sayings, and proverbs

Ecclesiastes (p. 79)

Emphasizes the images of the Church as Bride of Christ and Body of Christ

Ephesians (p. 91)

Which book of the OT did God call to be a prophet in Babylon, where the Jewish people were in Exile. Once the Babylonians had destroyed Jerusalem, he promised Salvation and a New Covenant if the Jews returned to God. He often acted his prophecies out dramatically.

Ezekiel

A prophet in Babylon who promised Salvation and a New Covenant if the Jews returned to God

Ezekiel (p. 81)

Tells the story of the return of the Jews from the Babylonian Exile.

Ezra and Nehemiah (p. 78)

This OT book was about a prophet who shared the news that God was going to make a NEW COVENANT with his people.

Jeremiah

Offered a message of both warning and hope to the Jews living in Jerusalem prior to the Babylonian Exile and then those living in Egypt during the Exile

Jeremiah (p. 81)

This OT book cosists of 5 poems lamenting the fall of Jerusalem.

Lamentations

An expression of deep sorrow over the fall of Jerusalem

Lamentations (p. 81)

Church ______________ had discerned that God had _______________ the four Gospels, the Pauline _______________, Acts, and some other epistles by the year AD 200. By ________, the canon consisted of _______________________ books in the New Testament and the Council of ____________ reemphasized that this canon was God's inspired __________.

Leaders, Epistles, 367, twenty-seven, Trent, Word. (p. 89)

Focuses on holiness and particulars of the Law

Leviticus (p. 75)

This OT Book tells the trial of an Innocent man and raises the question of why bad things happen to good people.

Job

This story raises the questions as to why bad things happen to good people

Job (p. 79)

Which gospel was written last?

John

Story of a military leader who led the Israelites into the Promised Land

Joshua (p. 77)

Who is responsible for being the author of most of the letters in the NT?

Paul

True or False? The Letter to the Hebrews emphasizes how Christ is the High Priest whose perfect sacrifice on the Cross fulfilled all the promises in the Old Testament.

True. (p. 92)

Continues the story desert wanderings of the Israelites

Numbers (p. 75)

Why is the oral tradition important to the recounting of Salvation History?

Oral tradition preserved the history and wisdom of the Chosen People until God inspired authors to record the material in writing. (p. 71)

Short sayings that educate one about how to live a good life

Proverbs (p. 79)

A collection of 150 song lyrics or poetry that praise and thank God, ask God for help, and express sorrow and repentance

Psalms (p. 79)

Paul stresses faith in Jesus and offers instructions about how to live as a Christian

Romans (p. 90)

The story of a Gentile woman who showed great faithfulness to her mother-in-law

Ruth (p. 77)

A sage who recalls many wise sayings and lessons

Sirach (p. 79)

Why do many historians believe God's Chosen People began to preserve their stories in writing during the reign of King Solomon?

Solomon's court would have been wealthy enough to employ scribes who did the actual writing. (p. 72)

Which OT BOOK is a poem that celebrates the ideal of romantic love and is an allegory of God's love for his people?

Song of Songs

An allegory of God's love for his People which celebrates the ideal of romantic love

Song of Songs (p. 79)

TRUE OR FALSE: The NT CANON wasn't made official until the 1500s during the Council of Trent

TRUE

The Old ________________ is the inspired record of _________________ History prior to the coming of ___________________. It centers on the _________________ God entered into with the _____________ People.

Testament, Salvation, Jesus Christ, covenant, Jewish

What aspect of the Bible does, in fact, change? What remains the same?

The Bible's languages, features, media, covers, and prices may change, but God's Revelation does not change. (p. 69)

Explain the difference between the major prophets and the minor prophets.

The prophets discussed above are considered the "major prophets" because their works are longer than the minor prophets' books, not necessarily because they are more important. (p. 82)

True or False? The Apostles used passages from the Hebrew scriptures to show how Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies.

True. (p. 85)

What does it mean to say that the New Testament describes its content?

These books describe the Good News of Jesus Christ and his New Covenant with humanity. (p. 84)

True or False? Each of Paul's writings addressed the needs of the community to which he was writing.

True. (p. 90)

These writings encourage the Jewish people through inspiring works of fiction.

Tobit, Judith, and Esther (p. 78)

True or False? Proverbs uses parallelism, in which the second line of a couplet restates, contrasts, or advances the thought of the first line.

True (p. 80)

True or False? The first things scribes wrote were the oral traditions about Israel's history up to the conquest of Canaan and stories about the creation of the world.

True. (p. 72)

True or False? The Apostles followed Jesus' command to "go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature" because they believed that he was the Messiah and Son of God.

True. (p. 85)

Which OT BOOK was written about 100 years before the coming of Jesus, and encourages Jews living in Egypt to remain faithful to their heritage.

Wisdom

Encouraged the Jews living in Egypt to remain faithful to their religious heritage

Wisdom (p. 79)