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| biblical exegesis | the explanation or critical interpretation of a passage of sacred Scripture |
| biblical inerrancy | freedom from error; the books of Scripture teach the truth that God wishes to have communicated through sacred Scriptures |
| biblical inspiration | The Holy Spirit assisted a human author in writing the books of the Bible. God is the author of the Bible; the truth was conveyed without error |
| covenant | a solemn promise or agreement made between two parties; testament |
| divine revelation | God communicating of himself and his plan throughout history |
| Essenes | They withdrew completely from the world and political activity to prepare for the coming of God. They avoided all contact with foreign cultures and followed the Law of Moses to the last detail |
| Hellenistic | Greek influence |
| monotheism | belief in one God |
| Pharisees | The most influential religious sect in Jesus' time; Well educated, religious leaders who focused on keeping the Jews faithful to the Law |
| polytheistic | many gods were worshiped |
| Sadducees | Did not believe in anything that wasn't mentioned in the Torah; Part of a wealthy, conservative, ruling class who worked with the Romans |
| salvation history | The saving action of God throughout human history |
| scribes | interpreters and the teachers of the Law most closely affiliated with the Pharisees but also associated with the Sadducees. Jewish scholars who assisted in writing and telling Jews about their religious traditions. |
| Ten Commandments | ten laws given by God to Moses; moral obligation for the Israelites |
| Tradition | Living and authentic transmission of the teachings of Jesus in the Church |
| Zealots | a rebellious movement of militant Jews who yearned and battled for the recovery of the independence of the Jews |
