Survey Exam 1 2024 Questions with Complete Solutions

Survey Exam 1 2024 Questions with Complete Solutions What does testament mean in the titles Old Testament and New Testament? - ANSWERSTestament means to witness, so in the titles Old and New Testament it means to witness what happen before and after the birth of Jesus. What is the relationship of the Old Testament to the New? - ANSWERSThe relationship of the Old Testament to the New is that the New Testament fulfills what the Old Testament promises. What is cultural literacy? What part does the New Testament play in acquiring it? - ANSWERSCultural literacy is knowledge of history contributions and perspective of different cultural groups. There was time when our society was influenced by the teachings of the Old Testament. What is canon? What are the ancient divisions of the Old Testament canon? - ANSWERSCanon is an authoritative collection of documents. The ancient division of the Old Testament canon is the Pentateuch history poetry or writings major prophets and minor prophets. Give three reasons for special study of the New Testament canon. - ANSWERSThree reasons for study of the New Testament canon is to avoid the tyranny of preformed personal opinion, to avoid misguided rebalance on the holy spirit, and to enable historical theological interpretation. What are the bases of our high level of certainty regarding the text of the New Testament? - ANSWERSThe bases of our high level of certainly regarding the text of the New Testament is the book is by far the best attested writing of antiquity over 5,000 manuscripts containing at lease a fragment of the New Testament have been cataloged. What other subjects have you found it necessary to study in order to master? What differences are there, If any, between study of the New Testament? - ANSWERSPsychology is something I have to study in order to master it. I don't think there are really any differences because in order to understand both subjects you have to take the time to review and study them so you know what's going on.