why do we call it ‘old’? we call it old because of the wisdom and tradition it holds. why do...
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INTRO TO HEBREW SCRIPTURES
The Importance of the Old Testament
Why do we call it ‘old’? We call it old because of the wisdom and
tradition it holds. Why do we have to understand the Old
Testament to fully understand the Christian faith?
They are the foundation of Christian faith and of Jesus’ teaching.
What is salvation history? SH is the saving action of God throughout
history. Examples: Noah, Moses, Jesus
Who are the patriarchs? They are the ancestors and faith leaders of
the Israelites. Examples: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Why was there animosity between Jews and Christians in past centuries? There was animosity because some Christians
viewed Jews as ‘Christ-killers,’ despite the fact that Jesus himself was Jewish. Christians should view the Jewish community as extended family.
God’s Revelation to His People What is divine revelation?
DR is God’s revealing of himself and his plan of goodness throughout history.
What is a covenant? A covenant is a sacred agreement between
God and his people. What is biblical inspiration?
BI is the process by which God the Holy Spirit assisted human authors in writing the Bible.
What are your personal thoughts on biblical inspiration?
What is the canon? The canon is the official collection of
inspired books of sacred Scripture. OT=46, NT=27
Why do Catholics have seven extra books in their Bible? Around 100ce, some Jews took out
seven books of the Hebrew Scriptures because of their Greek overtones. Martin Luther rejected these books.
What beliefs set Jews apart from the surrounding culture? (1900bce and beyond) One God God as creator God made a covenant with the Chosen
People/Israelites/Jews/Hebrews What is natural moral law?
NML is the intrinsic ability of humans to discern between good and evil through the use of reason.
How is Jesus the New Covenant? He fulfilled the Law of Moses by giving a new law
of love, extending God’s covenant beyond the ‘Chosen People’ to people everywhere.
Recording Salvation History
Why does the story of the Old Testament have specific relevance for Christians as part of the history of their faith? It teaches values and lessons of
universal truths of human experience that apply today to all people.
Who are the matriarchs? Founding mothers of Israel
Extra points if you can name them…
(Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel)
What is polytheism? Belief in many Gods And monotheism
is…. Belief in one God!
Conquest of Canaan: Why was Israel at the height of its power under the reign of David’s son, Solomon? (We’ll get more into this history later in the semester.) Solomon built the first temple in Jerusalem
after his father captured Jerusalem and brought the Ark of the Covenant there.
What is oral tradition? History that is passed down through
generations by word of mouth