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RELST I Ch 2
Vocabulary "Introduction to Sacred Scripture"
Term | Definition |
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literal sense | the meaning conveyed by the words of scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation |
Literary genre | a type of writing that has a particular form, style, or content |
exegesis | the process used by scholars to discover the meaning of the biblical text. |
Dead Sea Scrolls | Discovered in 1947 in caves, these manuscripts belonged to the Jewish Essene sect, which lived in a monastery at Qumran. They contain Essene religious documents, commentaries on certain Hebrew Scriptures and ancient old Testament manuscripts. |
Vulgate | St. Jerome's 5th century Latin translation of the Bible into the common language of the people of his day. |
Church Father | A traditional title given to theologians of the first eight centuries whose teachings made a lasting mark on the Church. |
Liturgy of the Hours | The prayer of the Church; it is also known as the Divine Office. It utilizes the Scriptures, particularly the Psalms, for specific times of the day from early morning to later evening. |