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16 Cards in this Set
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biblical exegenesis
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the explanation or critical interpretation of a passage of sacred scripture
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biblical inerrancy
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freedom from error in the bible, through god's communication
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biblical inspiration
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process by which God the Holy Spirit assisted a human author in writing a book of the bible
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covenant
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solemm promise between two parties; testament
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divine revalation
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God's communicationg of himself and his plan of goodness throughout history
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essenes
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withdrew completely from the world and political activity to prepare for the coming of God. hid the scrolls in the caves.
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hellenistic
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greek influence
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monotheism
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belief in one god
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pharisees
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most influential religious sect during the lifetime of jesus. focused on details of the law and sabbath.
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polytheism
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belief in many gods
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saducees
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didnt believe anything not in torah. didnt believe in angels or afterlife
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salvation history
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the saving action of god throughout human history
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scribes
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interpreters and teachers of the law. most closely affiliated with pharisees. not religious; scholars
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ten commandments
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decalogue that was given to god by moses
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tradition
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living and authentic transmission of the teachings of jesus in the church
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zealots
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formed a rebellious momvement of militant jews who yearned and battled for the recovery of jewish independence. considered sacceptance of foreign gov and taxes blasphemy
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