Christian Scriptures- Rios- Exam 1 with
Complete Solutions
What is a myth? - correct answer-- creates a corporate identity
-not necessarily false
- Often involve stories of divine beings (gods and spiritual forces)
- Tell us who we are (or who we want to be)
What is the difference between a myth and history? - correct answer--History: definitive
dates, past
-Myths: present, descriptive chronology (dont know when i.t happened)
Scripture - correct answer-authoritative, sacred text for a community
Canon - correct answer-an exclusive collection of scripture- a list of things
Canonization - correct answer-the process by which writings are singled out as
singularization for community.
6th Century - correct answer-destruction of the temple, when the Bible was created
Tanakh - correct answer-Hebrew Bible
How many books does the Tanakh have? - correct answer-24
What are the three divisions of the Tanakh? - correct answer--Torah
-Nevi'im (Prophets)
-Kethuvim(Writings)
What is the Septuagint? - correct answer-Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible began
in 3rd century BCE
What is the bible? - correct answer-A collection of writings that should not be read like a
normal book.
Why do we have the bible? - correct answer-To keep the faith of the Hebrew people so
that way if/when the temple is destroyed the people are still faithful to the God/deity that
resides in the temple.
Historical Context for Genesis 1: - correct answer--Date: 6th C priestly text
-Audience: Exiles- people who survived the fall of Jerusalem
Complete Solutions
What is a myth? - correct answer-- creates a corporate identity
-not necessarily false
- Often involve stories of divine beings (gods and spiritual forces)
- Tell us who we are (or who we want to be)
What is the difference between a myth and history? - correct answer--History: definitive
dates, past
-Myths: present, descriptive chronology (dont know when i.t happened)
Scripture - correct answer-authoritative, sacred text for a community
Canon - correct answer-an exclusive collection of scripture- a list of things
Canonization - correct answer-the process by which writings are singled out as
singularization for community.
6th Century - correct answer-destruction of the temple, when the Bible was created
Tanakh - correct answer-Hebrew Bible
How many books does the Tanakh have? - correct answer-24
What are the three divisions of the Tanakh? - correct answer--Torah
-Nevi'im (Prophets)
-Kethuvim(Writings)
What is the Septuagint? - correct answer-Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible began
in 3rd century BCE
What is the bible? - correct answer-A collection of writings that should not be read like a
normal book.
Why do we have the bible? - correct answer-To keep the faith of the Hebrew people so
that way if/when the temple is destroyed the people are still faithful to the God/deity that
resides in the temple.
Historical Context for Genesis 1: - correct answer--Date: 6th C priestly text
-Audience: Exiles- people who survived the fall of Jerusalem
