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
