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26 Cards in this Set
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Revelation
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God's communicating of himslef and of his plan of goodness througout history
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Solomon
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~King (c. 961 - 922 B.C.)
~He prayed for understanding and the ability to tell good from evil. ~Known for his wisdom ~Son of David Bathsheba ~Accomplishments: - appointed officers - modernized the military - Established a trade business - He launched a building campaign ~Son Rehoboam |
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David
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~He was a shepherd boy known for his courage, strength, and ability to play the harp. Many times he was sent to sooth King Saul with music.
~ He appointed by Samuel ~Saul and David has an on again off agian relationship ~Accomplishments: - Ruled and united Israel for forty years - Brought back the Arc of the Covenant - His armies conquered - Jerusalem came to be called the City of David |
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Original Sin
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The human condition of the need for salvation based on the first humans' choice to disobey
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Chanukah
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~Also known as the festival of lights
~Celebrating the victory of the Maccabees |
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Hannah
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~Mother of Samuel
~Promised her son to the lord if he gave her a child ~Had a song in Samuel 1 |
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Deborah
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~ A phrophetess
~ She celebrates with Jael who killed Cicera with a song - Cantacles |
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Primecal History
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Before the recording of historical dates, facts, and events. The stories are not tied to any any specific dates or periods.
Genesis 1-11 |
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Social Sin
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A collective, societal act or sign that society has distanced itself from God
Found in Tower of Babel |
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Mother Teresa
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~Change must begin with our families
~Born in Macedonia ~Founded the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity ~Pioneer in care for victims of AIDS |
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Monarchy
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Rule by a single head of state, often a hereditary office
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Monotheism
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The worship of one god
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Polytheism
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The worship of many gods
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Oral Tradition
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Unwritten, memorized accounts of historical events and stories
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Sin
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Something spoken, a deed, an attitude, or a desire contrary to God's law
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Christos
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Greek word for "annointed one"
Jesus is our messiah / Christ |
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Providence
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Divine Guidance and care
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Types of books in the OT
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Law
Historal Wisdom Prophetic |
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Isaac
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Son of Abraham and Sarah
Isaac means laughter He marries Rebekah and gives birth to Jacob |
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Literary Forms
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Origin Stories
Short Stories Psalms Epic Folklore Parable Oracle Myth |
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Cardinal Virtues
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The principle moral virtues that help us to lead a moral life
~fortitude ~justice ~temperance |
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Pentateuch
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The first five books of the OT; the Torah
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Messiah
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King or deliverer expected by the Jews; the "annointed one"
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Dynasty
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A succession of rulers in the same family line, frequently father to son
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Creationism
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religiously - teaching the origins of creation through a literal interpretation of the stories of the Bible
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Evolution
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Explains origins through science
Important: Does not contradict or exclude belief in God |
