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CHRISTOLOGY FRESHMAN
freshman year
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Religious Studies
9th Grade
10/26/2008

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Term
Abraham
Definition
Father of Multitude, Father of Faith
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Why is Abraham called the Father of Faith?
Definition
Always showed faith in god, Father of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim people,
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Issac
Definition
laughter
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Jacob
Definition
heel-grabber
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Israel
Definition
wrestles with God
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Melchizadek
Definition
King of all rightousness
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Who is Melchizadek?
Definition
first "priest" mentioned in the Bible
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Sarah
Definition
princess
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Hagar
Definition
emigrant
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Ishmael
Definition
God Hears
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Adam
Definition
man
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Eve
Definition
Mother of all the living
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Our god is ___ a god of Human sacrafice.
Definition
NOT
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Jacob tricks Eassau to get his fathers __________ and __________.
Definition
Birthright and blessing
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The two men in Jail with Jacob were:
Definition
the cup bearer - worked for the pharoah
the baker- died
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Coat of Many Colors
Definition
gift to Jacob from Rachel
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Third day
Definition
something significant will happen
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Pharoahs dream
Definition
7 years of plenty
ten 7 years of famine

Jacobs idea was to store food for the seven years of famine during the seven years of plenty
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Rueban is the _________ son.
Definition
oldest

Jacobs idea was to store food for the seven years of famine during the seven years of plenty
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Benjamin was the _________ son.
Definition
youngest.
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Benjamin was the _________ son.
Definition
youngest.
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What is Joseph's story about?
Definition
Family with betrayal, forgiveness, and reconciliation
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Revelation
Definition
God showing himself to human kind through time and history
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Pentateuch
Definition
The Pentateuch is the first 5 books of the Catholic Canon. In this section it contains Genesis, Leviticus, exodus, numbers and dueternomy
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Salvation History
Definition
God's actions and our responses over time
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Torah
Definition
The Jewish peoples bible. It is the Pentatuech, the first five books of the Catholic Bible.
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Original sin
Definition
Humans inherit it at babtis This is the sin of pride and dsiobediance
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Genesis
Definition
origin, creation, or beginning, also the first book of the Pentateuch in the bible
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Polygamy
Definition
The practice or condition of having more than one spouse.
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Polytheism
Definition
The doctrine or belief in more than one god
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Monogamy
Definition
marriage with only one person at one time.
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monotheism
Definition
doctrine or belief that there is only 1 god.
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Who was Lot?
Definition
Lot is Abrahams nephew who was living in the cities of Sodom and Gamorrah when God plans on destroying them for their wickedness. Abraham pleads with god for Lot's safety. God agrees to let Lot and his family out of the city safley. God tells Lot and his family not to look back at the city as they are leaving. Lot's wife does and she turns into salt.
Term
Genesis ends with the ___________ story when the family remains in ________ because of the ________ famine.
Definition
Joseph, Egypt, Canaan
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Joseph's family stays in Egypt for ______ years living in _______
Definition
400, peace
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The ______ tribes of Israel are names for the sons of ______ and _______ two boys.
Definition
12, Jacob, Joseph
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Leah and Jacob's sons
Definition
Rueben
JUdah
Dan
Simeon
Napthali
Gad
Term
Rachel and Jacob's sons
Definition
Joseph
Benjamin
Term
Old Testament
Definition
The history of the Jewish peoples relationship with God
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Exodus
Definition
Beginnings; also the first book of the bible
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covenant
Definition
a sacred promise of love between two parties including a symbol and blood
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Sodom and Gomorrah
Definition
the two wicked cities where Abrahams nephew lives. When God tells Abraham he is going to destroy the cities; Abraham begs God to save Lot and his family. God does save them.
Term
Yahweh
Definition
I am who am (gods name)
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manna
Definition
bread from heaven; given to the Israelites from God in the desert
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Mt. Sinai
Definition
Also known as Mt. Horeb, place where Moses receives the ten commandments from God
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Exodus begins with the ________ turning against the _______ because they have become too numerous over the course of 400 years.
Definition
Pharoah, Hebrews
Term
_______ is saved by his mother because the _______ has ordered the killing of the _____ _____ ______.
Definition
Moses, Pharoah, first born boys
Term
Where does Moses come from?
Definition
Moses comes from Egypt. (or Jewish Mother)
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Where does Moses flee to?
Definition
Moses flees eastward from Egypt to the land of the nomadic Midians.
Term
What is Moses' father in laws name? What is his wife's name?
Definition
Jethro, Zipporah
Term
Explain Moses' encounter with God.
Definition
Moses' encounter with God was when he was herding his sheep in Midian. He came across a burning bush. That is where he heard God speak from the bush. God asks him to remove his sandals and God tells him his name is Yahweh.
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Yahweh
Definition
I am who am
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What does God ask Moses to do?
Definition
God asks Moses to go back to Egypt and and free his people(The Israelites)
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What does Moses say in response to God's question?
Definition
Moses says in response to God's question that he cant do it becuase he can not speak well. God answer's to that that he says that Moses will have Aaron speak for him.
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What was Moses' request to the pharoah?
Definition
"let my people go"
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What was the Pharoah's response to what moses said?
Definition
He was like who is this god? i do not no this god. and he raised the work load.
Term
First Plague
Definition
Aaron turns the nile into blood
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second plague
Definition
frogs overrun the land
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third plague
Definition
lice
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4th plague
Definition
gnats and flies torment the egymptions
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5th plague
Definition
sickness of the cattle
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6th plague
Definition
boils on the people
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7th plague
Definition
hail destroys crops
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8th plague
Definition
locusts eat the rest of the crops
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9th plague
Definition
darkness
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10th plague
Definition
death of the first born
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The passover
Definition
every family was to slay a lamb, and eat it with unlevened bread, and stand, ready to leave at any time. They were also suppose to smear the blood over their doorway so that God would PASS OVER iraelites homes killing only the first born egyptions
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Why are moses and jesus called the deliverers?
Definition
They are called the deliverers because they came to the people to deliever gods message.
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1rst commandment
Definition
only believe in one god
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2ncd commandment
Definition
Dont take gods name in vain
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3rd commandment
Definition
Remember the sabbath day
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4th commandment
Definition
honor your paretns
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5th commandment
Definition
You shall not kill
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6th commandment
Definition
you shall not commit adultury
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7th commandment
Definition
you shall not steal
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8th commandment
Definition
you shall not bear false witness
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9th commandment
Definition
you shall not covet your neighbors wife
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10th commandment
Definition
you shall not covet thy neighbors house
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How do the ten commandments deepen and change he relationship between God and his Chosen people?
Definition
The people can now act like him
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sins of the first commandment
Definition
broken faith, broken hope, broken charity
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sins of the second commandment
Definition
cursing, taking the lords name in vain
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sins of the 3rd commandment
Definition
working on the sabbath
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sins of the fourth commandment
Definition
disrespecting authority
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sins of the 5th commandment
Definition
injuring life or health
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sins of the sixth commandment
Definition
impurity and immodisty
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sins of the seventh commandmet
Definition
stealing
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sins of the eigth commandment
Definition
lying
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sins of the ninth and tenth commandments
Definition
sins of thought, pure in thought and desire
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MATTHEW
Definition
When Written: About 85 C.E. To Whom: Jewish, Christians Type: Synoptic Purpose: To show that Jesus is the Messiah who fulfills the Messianic PRophecies General Facts: Most frequently used Gospel in the early church Symbol: Man The Author: Apostle of Jesus
Term
MARK
Definition
When Written: About 65-70 C.E. To Whom: Gentiles Type: Synoptic Purpose: To show the human side of Jesus who understands our suffering and needs General Facts: The first Gospel written, the basis of all synoptic gospels, the shortest gospel Symbol: Lion The Author: Peter's Secretary
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LUKE
Definition
When Written: About 80-85C.E. To Whom: Greeks Type: Synoptic Purpose: To show Jesus' compassion and mercy and the role of the HOly SPirit in Jesus' life General Facts:The only Gospel written by a Gentile Symbol: Ox The Author: Gentile Convert
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JOHN
Definition
When Written: About 90-100 C.E. To Whom: To all Christians Type: Theological Reflection of Jesus' Divinity Purpose: To show that Jesus was the Divine Son of God- that Jesus is God General Facts: Reveals the heart of Jesus Symbol: Eagle The Author: Apostle of Jesus
Term
biblical scholars
Definition
those who concentrate on studying the Bible
Term
theologians
Definition
those who study the history, beliefs, and teachings of the church
Term
faith sources
Definition
are written by believers prompted by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of proclaiming the work of God that they found in all aspects of life
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inspired texts
Definition
writings whose authors, prompted by the Holy Spirit, convey God's revealed truth using their own abilities, words, and styles.
Term
Josephus
Definition
Jewish Historian who mentioned Jesus in his writings towards the end of the first century C.E (60 years after Jesus' death)
Term
Tacitus
Definition
Roman historian who referred to Jesus in his account of a fire that burned Rome in the year 64 C.E.
Term
The Canon of the New Testament
Definition
27 books developed by faith experiences of the early Christian Community
Term
The Gospels
Definition
Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John include information about the life, works, message and Resurection of Jesus
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The Acts of the Apostles
Definition
Luke's account of the early days of the Christian community under the leadership of Saint Peter, also known as Luke II
Term
thirteen Pauline Epistles
Definition
(epistle: means letter) attributed to St. Paul, primary purpose was to support and further educate either individual Christians or small communities who believed in Jesus because of the missionary work of Paul and others
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Letter to the Hebrews
Definition
another work attributed to Paul, extended sermon to a group of Christians who are in danger of falling away from their belief in Jesus
Term
Catholic Epistles
Definition
collection of 7 epistles attributed to other personalities: James, Peter (2), John (3), and Jude, referred to catholic or general epistles, refer to christians as a general audience
Term
The Book of Revelation
Definition
Apocalypse, book encourages christians to remain faithful to christ even when they were suffering persecution under the Romans
Term
Gospels are _____ sources rather than ______ sources
Definition
faith, historical
Term
Gospels are NOT biographies of Jesus.... Why?
Definition
Gospels are not biographies of Jesus becuase they do not provide dates of births and death or any detailed info about childhood adolescense, education or parents
Term
religious truths
Definition
deeper meaning God intends to reveal to people through historical invents
Term
Tradition
Definition
official teachings and practices in catholic church
Term
Three major stages in the Gospels development
Definition
1.During the time that Jesus lived and worked he had a profound effect on his disciples
2. After the death and Resurrection of Jesus the disciples and the early church proclaimed the Good News throughout the Roman Empire
3. Later, Gospels were actually written by the evangelist who likely served as editors or collectors of materials that had gradually developed through the years
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