Religion Unit 3 IKT
St. Athanasius?
A Saint persecuted for the right understanding of God's word
Fr. Georges Lemaitre?
Author of Big Bang theory
Why must we know the intention of the writers of Sacred Scripture?
Because the. We can understand how to properly interpret what they wrote in literal sense
Challenges of understanding the Bible?
Bible was written by different people in different situations, times, and writing styles/methods
How should the writing style of a passage of Scripture affect the way we read it?
Helping us understand the importance of interpretation
Various writing styles?
Historical and literary context
What are the consequences if there is a disagreement about the interpretation of Scripture?
If there are disagreements about the interpretation of scripture then people will have different interpretations instead of a single one
How does the Magisterium evaluate methods of exegesis?
In light of faith of the church
How does knowledge of sciences help us understand the truths of our faith?
Informs us how we understand the truths of faith and meaning of scriptures
What is historical context
Knowing the time and place in which scripture was written
What does reading of Scripture accomplish for us?
Let's us know God and his plan.
What are the different senses?
Literal and Spiritual
How can modern world negatively impact the way we interpret Scripture and view tradition?
Many don't believe in God or the ideals of the Church
What is the historical-critical method?
Method of scripture analysis that considers the historical context of scripture
Does scripture ever get outdated?
No, because Gods word is forever valid
St. Thomas Aquinas
One of the most prolific writer and most influential thinkers in the history of the catholic church
How do we grow in our relationship with God?
Read scripture and pray
Textual and Source Criticism differences?
Textual is finding the scripture's earliest form and source is finding the original author of the text and understanding what inspired him to write then way he did
What is exegesis?
The process used by scholars to discover the literal meaning of the biblical text.
Relationship between faith and reason?
The two cannot contradict one another due to they came from the same God; they work together to help us understand the full truths of faith
What should we remember when struggling with scripture ?
There are many senses and contexts
Why is the Bible unique?
There are so many inspired books of God
What is the role of the Magisterium?
To give authentic interpretation of the Word of God
How should we interpret scripture?
With literal and spiritual sense
What are the Scriptures
Written in the words of Gods through Sacred Authors
