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Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework I. The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture IV IV.A

IV.A.2

It is called the "Old" Testament because it relates God's teaching and actions prior to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the fullness of Revelation. It also focuses on the covenant God made with the Jewish people, which is called the "Old Covenant" to distinguish it from the New Covenant made by Jesus Christ (CCC, nos. 121-123).

Old Testament (CCC, nos. 121-123, 138).: It is called the "Old" Testament because it relates God's teaching and actions prior to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the fullness of Revelation. It also focuses on the covenant God made with the Jewish people, which is called the "Old Covenant" to distinguish it from the New Covenant made by Jesus Christ (CCC, nos. 121-123).

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Raw reference: nos. 121-123

CCC 121
The Old Testament is an
The Old Testament is an indispensable part of Sacred Scripture. Its books are divinely inspired and retain a permanent value, [Cf. DV 14.] for the Old Covenant has never been revoked.
CCC 122
Indeed, "the economy of the
Indeed, "the economy of the Old Testament was deliberately SO oriented that it should prepare for and declare in prophecy the coming of Christ, redeemer of all men." [DV 15.] "Even though they contain matters imperfect and provisional, [DV 15.] The books of the OldTestament bear witness to the whole divine pedagogy of God's saving love: these writings "are a storehouse of sublime teaching on God and of sound wisdom on human life, as well as a wonderful treasury of prayers; in them, too, the mystery of our salvation is present in a hidden way." [DV 15.]
CCC 123
Christians venerate the Old
Christians venerate the Old Testament as true Word of God. the Church has always vigorously opposed the idea of rejecting the Old Testament under the pretext that the New has rendered it void (Marcionism).

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Overview of the Bible > Old Testament (CCC, nos. 121-123, 138). > It is called the "Old" Testament because it relates God's teaching and actions prior to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the fullness of Revelation. It also focuses on the covenant God made with the Jewish people, which is called the "Old Covenant" to distinguish it from the New Covenant made by Jesus Christ (CCC, nos. 121-123).