ARK Sacred Scripture and Biblical Interpretation 3

Question 1

Which section of the New Testament contains the letters written by St. Paul and other apostles?

Accepted Answer

The Epistles

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The Gospels

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Acts of the Apostles

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The Apocalypse

Question 2

What does the term 'inerrancy' mean in the context of Catholic teaching on Scripture?

Accepted Answer

Scripture teaches without error the truths necessary for our salvation

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The Bible has no historical or scientific errors of any kind

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Every statement in the Bible must be interpreted literally

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The original manuscripts were written without any copying mistakes

Question 3

The 'synoptic' Gospels refer to which three Gospels that share a similar structure and much common material?

Accepted Answer

Matthew, Mark, and Luke

Answer

Matthew, Mark, and John

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Mark, Luke, and John

Answer

Matthew, Luke, and John

Question 4

According to Catholic teaching, who holds the authoritative role of interpreting Sacred Scripture?

Accepted Answer

The living Magisterium of the Church

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Individual believers guided by personal prayer

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Biblical scholars and university theologians

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Ecumenical councils alone

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'canon' in reference to the Bible?

Accepted Answer

The official list of books recognized by the Church as inspired and authoritative

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A set of rules for interpreting Scripture

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The original manuscripts of the Bible

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A commentary approved by Church authorities

Question 6

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the reading of Scripture according to Catholic teaching?

Accepted Answer

The Spirit assists the Magisterium and guides the faithful in understanding Scripture

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The Spirit only guided the original authors and has no role in modern reading

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The Spirit gives every individual an infallible private interpretation

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The Spirit's role ended when the canon was closed

Which section of the New Testament contains the letters written by St.Paul and other apostles?