Religious Terms

Apocrypha

• Biblical or related writings not forming part of the accepted canon of Scripture, often of uncertain authorship or authenticity.

• A collection of ancient texts that are universally accepted as Scripture.

• A term used to describe the original manuscripts of the Bible.

• A genre of literature that focuses on the life of Jesus Christ.

Gospel

• The teaching or revelation of Christ, often referring to the first four books of the New Testament that describe the life and teachings of Jesus.

• A type of music that originated in the African American community.

• A term used to describe the good news of salvation in Christianity.

• A collection of parables told by Jesus to illustrate moral lessons.

Canon

• A collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine and authoritative by a religious community.

• A type of camera used for professional photography.

• A musical term referring to a piece played in a round.

• A legal term for a set of rules governing a community.

Septuagint

• A Latin translation of the Hebrew Bible

• A Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally said to have been translated by 70 or 72 Jewish scholars in the 3rd century BCE.

• A collection of Jewish texts written in Aramaic

• A version of the Bible used by early Christians

Heresy

• A belief or opinion that is contrary to the orthodox doctrine of a religious community, especially Christianity.

• A widely accepted belief that is supported by evidence.

• A form of worship that is recognized by all religious communities.

• A philosophical argument that challenges the existence of a deity.

Martyr

• A person who is killed or suffers greatly for a religious cause or belief.

• A person who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle.

• A person who is known for their athletic abilities.

• A person who leads a political movement.

Vulgate

• A Greek version of the Bible used by the Orthodox Church.

• The Latin version of the Bible, translated by St. Jerome in the late 4th century, and used as the Catholic Church's official Latin Bible for many centuries.

• A modern English translation of the Bible published in the 20th century.

• A collection of apocryphal texts not included in the canonical Bible.

Apostle

• A member of the early Christian church who spread the teachings of Jesus Christ.

• A title given to the leaders of the Roman Empire.

• A term used for the first four books of the New Testament.

• A type of ancient Greek philosopher.