christmas test 1st year Flashcards
describe the pharisees
When Jesus was living in Palestine, there was a group of people called the Pharisees. People saw them as the ‘cream’ of Judaism. Ordinary people looked up to them as leaders. Even though they were laymen ( not priests) the Pharisees claimed to be more religious than most people and they believed that men would only be allowed into the Kingdom of Heaven if they obeyed hundreds of religious rules. The Pharisees controlled the Synagogue. They wanted to keep the Jewish religion pure but kept themselves apart from ordinary Jews who were not so devout (holy). They believed that religious rules could change over time. The Pharisees rejected Roman rule and believed the Messiah would free them.
what jobs could the men get?
Shepard, carpenter, fisherman
describe the sadducces
The Sadducces accepted Roman rule and agreed to use their influence to keep order. They were wealthy aristocrats. They dominated the Sanhedrin and controlled the key office of High Priest.They lived a non-jewish life but believed in a strict interpretation of the religious rules and they rejected any changes to these rules. They did not expect the Messiah to deliver them from Roman rule.
describe the zealots
The Zealots rejected Roman rule and formed a resistance movement. They were very religious but believed violent action was ok to defend their religion. Some zealots engaged in a campaign of assassinations (murders).They hated the Sadducces for working with the Romans. The Zealots caused a great deal of unrest among the people. Some people viewed Jesus and his followers with suspicion as Simon (one of his disciples) was a Zealot.
describe the essenes
The Essenes rejected Roman rule.
As a community of monks they opted out of society and set up religious communities in remote desert areas.
They believed their religion was being corrupted (ruined) by outside influences. They believed they had the one, true understanding of the Torah. They lived a very strict life. There was a 3 year training period. It is believed they may have influenced John the Baptist
what does messianic exception mean
good leader (Messiah)
what did each religious group want?
a Messiah
what were the main religious groups?
the Pharisees, the zealots, the Sadducees, the essenes
what was life like in Palestine?
its was hard because of the roman rule
what did the women do?
gather fire wood, spin wool, cook things like bread, stew, sweet pastries and fruits
why would girls not go to school?
because they had to learn all different things that the women did.
what would the boys do in school?
learn how to read and write
