Old Testament
glossary_termThe forty-six books of the Bible, which record the history of salvation from creation through the old alliance or covenant with Israel, in preparation for the appearance of Christ as Savior of the world (120-121). See Bible; Covenant
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Catechism Passages
Passages ranked by relevance to Old Testament, from most closely related outward.
§120
CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN
It was by the apostolic Tradition that the Church discerned which writings are to be included in the list of the sacred books. 90
§121
CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN
The Old Testament is an indispensable part of Sacred Scripture. Its books are divinely inspired and retain a permanent value, 92 for the Old Covenant has never been revoked.