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Bible test 2
Term | Definition |
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Infallible | Not capable of error; never wrong |
Manuscript | A handwritten original work as opposed to a printed copy |
Mercenary | motivated by a greedy desire for money or other gain |
Narrative | a story or account |
Origin | source or beginning |
publican | a collector of public revenues, taxes, tolls |
anointed | consecrated or set apart, often signified by applying oil in a ceremony |
catechism | form of oral teaching by questions and answers |
chronological | arranged in order of occurrence |
Compliation | a collection of material from various sources to form a seperate work |
discourse | communication of thoughts through spoken or written language |
genealogy | an account of descent of a person from ancestors |
parable | a short, simple story from which a lesson is drawn |
recipient | one who receives |
attendant | one who accompanies another and serves him |
centurion | a roman military officer in charge of 100 men |
concise | brief and to the point |
graphic | clearly or vividly described |
temperament | frame of mind; nature of disposition |
cultured | broadly educated in the arts, humanities, and sciences |
documentary | a factual record or account |
proselyte | one newly converted to a religion |
reconcile | to bring into harmony |
literary | skilled in learning and literature |
philosopher | one who pursues knowledge, understanding, and wisdom |
theology | the study of God and his relationship to the universe |
versatile | able to do many things well |
doctrine | teachings or beliefs |
profound | intellectually deep; not superfical |
synoptic | presenting a common view |
transfiguration | the changing of form or appearance |
abstract | pertaining to ideas rather than things |
conjunction | a word used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentances |
repetitive | tending toward frequent use of certain words, phrases, or ideas |
significance | importance, consequence, weight |
supplement | to additional information; to make up for a lack |