Theology : Chapter One Test

Yahwist

MC: Which source of the Pentateuch is the oldest?

There's not one author

MC: Who is the main author of the Pentateuch?

FITB: God showed his great compassion for us through the Paschal ___________________.

Mystery

FITB: People who practiced ___________________ thought that God and nature were one and the same.

Pantheism

FITB: The investigation of truth and principles of human reason is called ___________________.

Philosophy

SA: Write a definition of the word "compassion" and give two real-life examples of the term.

Compassion - having empathy for others, and going out of your way for someone, whether it be to show forgiveness or mercy. Examples: --> A person who does not have a lunch is given food from another student. This student demonstrates selflessness by going out of their way to help someone in need. --> A person giving money to a beggar on the street. Despite the possibility of being a fraud, this person demonstrates trust and once again, selflessness.

T or F: A myth is a truth told concretely.

False

T or F: In the second creation account, both males and females are created at the same time.

False

T or F: Occasionally the Scriptures do not show the truth.

False

T or F: The Church holds that religious truth and scientific truth are always in contradiction.

False

FITB: The second creation account teaches that Adam and Eve were born in a state of Original ___________________ and Original ___________________, meaning they shared in the Divine Life.

Holiness and Justice

SA: List and describe three literary forms of the Old Testament.

1. Anthem - a joyous song or hymn 2. Debate - a problem discussed in a back and forth way 3. Genealogy - a list of descendants and ancestors

T OR F: The words "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" (Gn 1:26) suggest the activity of the Holy Trinity in Creation.

True

T or F: God created humans to adopt us into the divine family and share eternal life with us.

True

In the literal and spiritual sense

MC: How are Catholics encouraged to interpret scripture?

Pantheism

MC: People who think God and nature are one in the same are called...

Deposit of Faith

MC: Through what do we know what God revealed to us?

Magisterium

MC: To what belongs the authority to interpret God's Word authentically?

Handing on

MC: What does the word "tradition" actually mean?

Divine Revelation

MC: What is God's gift of communication called?

Torah

MC: What's the name of the first 5 books of the Old Testament that comes from a word meaning "law"?

Proverbs

MC: Which book of the Bible personifies wisdom?

Isaiah

MC: Which book was written to encourage the Hebrew people after being in exile from Babylon for so long?

Genesis 2

MC: Which creation story portrays God with human qualities?

Genesis 1

MC: Which creation story was an assault on the polytheistic nations around the Israelites?

Priestly

MC: Which source of the Pentateuch emphasizes temple worship?

SA: Compare the two creation accounts in the Book of Genesis. Write about at least two differences. Then, discuss how these creation accounts compare to the other accounts of creation in the Bible (Isaiah, Psalms, Proverbs, etc.).

The two creation accounts in the book of Genesis share many similarities and differences. One difference involves the process of the creation of human beings. In Genesis 1, males and females were created at the same time, and were the last creatures to be created. In Genesis 2, God first created Adam, and when He could not find a suitable companion of him, God formed Eve from Adam's rib. Another difference is the image of God. In Genesis 2, God is depicted with more human characteristics. Meanwhile, Genesis 1 shows God as a more powerful, all-knowing being. These creation accounts are also different from other accounts in the Bible. The purpose of Isaiah, for example, is to comfort those in captivity in Babylonia. Psalms provide songs of worship and praise for God. Finally, Proverbs personify and bring wisdom about God and His good works. All these different creation accounts provide different purposes and points of view on God and creation.