Chapter 14 Vocab Flashcards
Introductory sections of Matthew and Luke which describe the events surrounding the birth of Jesus and set the stage for their theological themes
Birth Narratives
A rabbinic-style interpretation of the biblical text often associated with fictional expansions of Old Testament narrative
Midrash
Tables or lists which show the line of descent from earlier ancestors. This is often meant to show someone’s legitimacy for a particular role or status.
Genealogies
The practice or requirement of marriage of a widow to the brother of her deceased husband in order to produce an heir for the dead man
Levirate marriage
A more accurate description of the “virgin birth”, whereby Mary conceived Jesus through the supernatural intervention of Gods spirit rather than through sexual intercourse
Virginal conception
The Galilean village where Jesus was raised
Nazareth
The traditional birthplace of Jesus, confirming his fulfillment of Micah 5:2 and his legitimacy as the messiah from David’s line
Bethlehem
This does not appear elsewhere in Roman records, but it fits the general pattern of administrative reform initiated by Caesar Augustus
Census
The idumean ruler who gained the throne of Israel after the Roman conquest of Palestine
Herod the Great
Probably not an ancient hotel, but either a guest room in a private residence or an informal public shelter where travelers would gather for the night
“Inn” katalyma
Probably Persian or Aramaic astrologers who charted the stars and attached religious significance to their movements
Magi
The son of Herod the Great; his rule of Judea ended when he was deposed by the romans
Archelaus
Joseph and Jesus’ occupation; a general term referring to someone who built with material like stone, wood or metal
Tektōn
An important Hellenistic city located a few miles from Jesus’ hometown Nazareth
Sepphoris
Fanciful accounts of Jesus’ boyhood which describe him as a child prodigy and miracle worker
Infancy gospels
