Ch. 1: Jesus of History/Christ of Faith

This term refers to the divine Son of God as he walked the earth in the person of Jesus

This term refers to Jesus' eternal identity as the Son of God, especially as that reality has been experienced by believers since his death and Resurrection.

This historian wrote that Jesus was a wise man, a doer of wonderful works, and a teacher who was crucified under Pontius Pilate.

Written by believers for the purpose of proclaiming the work of God in all aspects of life.

Writings whose authors, prompted by the Holy Spirit, convey God's revealed truth using the authors own abilities, words, and styles.

For Catholics, these specific books are the most important faith source for understanding who Jesus is.

These books of the bible seek to proclaim the good news of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

The whole collection of sacred writings that includes the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.

This collection of sacred writings addresses the covenant God made with the Israelites.

This collection of writings addresses the covenant God makes with all people through Jesus.

Testament or Solemn Promise

The movement based on Jesus' life and teachings.

Non-biblical and non-Christian sources which testify to Jesus' existence in history.

13 books of the NT attributed to Paul. They are written to encourage, challenge, and educate individual Christians or communities.

The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and the impact he had on the community of those who believed in him.

Those who study the Bible.

Those who study the teachings, history, and beliefs of the church.

"In the year of our Lord" or "Anno Domini"

Common Era

The list of books that the church considers authoritative.

Luke's account of the early days of the Christian community under the leadership of Saint Peter, and the missionary work of Saint Paul.

The same author who wrote this Gospel also wrote Acts of the Apostles.

The author of 7 of 13 Pauline Epistles.

Another word for "letter."

Often attributed to Paul, this book was written by an unknown author to a group of Christians who are in danger of falling away from their belief in Jesus.

A collection of 7 epistles written to a general audience rather than to specific individuals or communities.

Sometimes referred to as "Apocalypse," this book is highly symbolic and written to Christians undergoing persecution.

The number of books in the Hebrew Scriptures.

The number of books in the New Testament.

The approximate number of years it took to write the Hebrew Scriptures.

The approximate number of years it took to write the New Testament.

A method of inspiration of the Scriptures that asserts that the Bible is God's word--God's exact words; humans only held the pen and copied what God told them.

A method of inspiration of the Scriptures that asserts that the Bible is God's word, but humans used their own language and abilities to express it for their own time and culture.

Since Catholics believe that the Bible is both human and divine, we must understand the human author's _____________ and ___________ when interpreting the Scriptures.

While Jesus walked the earth, he was most commonly referred to as...

Titles of the Jesus of History.

Titles of the Christ of Faith.