Biblical Theology
An integration between biblical exegesis and dogmatic theology; “it presents in a unified and systematic way the origin and development of revealed doctrine in its successive stages” (Cardinal Bea)
An integration between biblical exegesis and dogmatic theology; “it presents in a unified and systematic way the origin and development of revealed doctrine in its successive stages” (Cardinal Bea)
Biblical Theology
Exegesis
The study of Scripture with particular attention to the literal sense of the text, its transmission, and its historical context
The study of Scripture with particular attention to the literal sense of the text, its transmission, and its historical context
Exegesis
Kaine Diatheke
A Greek phrase meaning “New Testament” or “New Covenant”; Jesus only uses this phrase once, where he refers to the Eucharistic sacrifice.
A Greek phrase meaning “New Testament” or “New Covenant”; Jesus only uses this phrase once, where he refers to the Eucharistic sacrifice
Kaine Diatheke
Sacra Doctrina
A Latin phrase meaning “sacred doctrine”; in the middle ages, it was a common way of referring to theology
A Latin phrase meaning “sacred doctrine”; in the middle ages, it was a common way of referring to theology
Sacra Doctrina
Sacra Pagina
A Latin phrase meaning “the sacred page,” and referring to Sacred Scripture; in the middle ages, a theologian was known as a “master of the sacred page”
A Latin phrase meaning “the sacred page,” and referring to Sacred Scripture; in the middle ages, a theologian was known as a “master of the sacred page”
Sacra Pagina
Tanakh
A Hebrew acronym for “Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim” (Law, Prophets, Writings); it is the text of the Old Testament used by the Jewish people today
A Hebrew acronym for “Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim” (Law, Prophets, Writings); it is the text of the Old Testament used by the Jewish people today
Tanakh
Note the three things a soul does for us:
- It contains our nature
- It sustains our life
- It causes us to grow and mature
It contains our nature
It sustains our life
It causes us to grow and mature
three things a soul does for us
Note the different ordering principles of systematic theology and biblical theology:
- Systematic theology is based on the logical order of the various doctrines discussed
- Biblical theology is based on the chronological order of the divine economy of Salvation History
- Systematic theology is based on the logical order of the various doctrines discussed
- Biblical theology is based on the chronological order of the divine economy of Salvation History
Note the different ordering principles of systematic theology and biblical theology:
Note these two important resources in the study of Biblical Theology:
- A personal copy of the Scriptures
- The lectionary of the Church, as prayed in the Missal and the Liturgy of the Hours
- A personal copy of the Scriptures
- The lectionary of the Church, as prayed in the Missal and the Liturgy of the Hours
Note these two important resources in the study of Biblical Theology:
Sources
- Scripture
- Lectionary
- Scripture
- Lectionary
Sources
Note the relationship between Scripture and the Liturgy:
- “New Testament” referred to the Sacrament of the Eucharist before it referred to the document which today bears that name
- The Eucharist is a “Biblical event,” because it is the culmination in this life of Salvation History, where Scripture comes alive for us
- “New Testament” referred to the Sacrament of the Eucharist before it referred to the document which today bears that name
- The Eucharist is a “Biblical event,” because it is the culmination in this life of Salvation History, where Scripture comes alive for us
Relationship between Scripture and the Liturgy:
