Chapter Six Religion Vocab

Question 1

Cheif Priests

Answer 1

Jewish priests of high rank in the Temple. The had adminstrative authority and presided over important Temple functions and were probably leaders in the Sanhedrin.

Question 2

Apostles

Answer 2

The general term apostles means “one who is sent” and can be used in reference to any missionary of the Church during the New Testament period. In reference to the twelve companions choses by Jesus, aka “the Twelve,” the term refers to those special witnesses of Jesus on whose ministry the early church was built and whose successors are the bishops.

Question 3

Sanhedrin

Answer 3

An assembly of Jewish religious leaders- cheif preists, scribes, and elders- who functioned as the supreme council and tribunal during the time of Jesus

Question 4

Blasphemy

Answer 4

Speech or actions that show disrespect or irreverence for God; also, claiming to have the powers of God or to be God

Question 5

Procurator

Answer 5

A word used to describe Roman governers, who had administrative and legal autority over a province or region of the Roman Empire

Question 6

Doctor of the Church

Answer 6

A title officially bestowed by the Church on saints who are highly esteemed for their theological
writings, as well as their personal holiness