ARK Sacred Scripture and Biblical Interpretation 2

Question 1

The Pentateuch refers to the first five books of the Bible. Which book is NOT part of the Pentateuch?

Accepted Answer

Joshua

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Leviticus

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Numbers

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Deuteronomy

Question 2

Which term describes the scholarly study of the original meaning of biblical texts in their historical and cultural context?

Accepted Answer

Exegesis

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Eisegesis

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Hermeneutics

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Typology

Question 3

What is the 'anagogical sense' of Scripture in Catholic interpretation?

Accepted Answer

The eternal or eschatological significance pointing toward heavenly realities

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The moral guidance derived from biblical stories

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The historical meaning of biblical events

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The symbolic connection between Old and New Testaments

Question 4

Which principle of Catholic biblical interpretation emphasizes reading each passage in light of the whole Bible?

Accepted Answer

The Unity of Scripture

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The Rule of Faith

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Apostolic Succession

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Sensus Plenior

Question 5

In the ARK exam context, what does the 'typological' reading of Scripture involve?

Accepted Answer

Seeing Old Testament persons and events as prefiguring New Testament realities

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Analyzing the original Greek and Hebrew texts

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Applying Scripture to contemporary moral questions

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Identifying the literary genre of each biblical book

Question 6

Which of the following correctly describes the 'sensus plenior' in biblical interpretation?

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A deeper meaning intended by God but not fully grasped by the human author

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The plain meaning of a biblical text understood by average readers

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The consensus interpretation agreed upon by Church councils

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The literal translation preferred by scholars