Cultural Flashcards
List the three categories of the new testament books
Historical
Epistolary
Prophetical
Prior to the Old Testament what three cities had the most impact on Judaism?
Jerusalem
Babylon
Alexandria
Explain who the Sadducees were and what they believed
Political party of the Jewish aristocratic priesthood.
Man was master of his own destiny. Didn’t believe in angels devil spirit or resurrection of the body or afterlife
Explain below for the Pharisees were and what they believed
Religious leaders often identified with the scribes.
Immortality of the soul messianic hope and divine providence
Explain what the Sanhedrin was
Jewish Council of supreme authority, which met in Jerusalem. Consisted of Pharisees and Sadducees, 71 members, had complete control of religious affairs, supreme authority of interpreting the Mosaic law, governed civil affairs and tried certain criminal cases under Roman authority
What were the writing styles of the Gospels?
Matthew – teacher
Mark – preacher
Luke – historian
John – theologian
Who were the disciples writing to?
Matthew – Jews
Mark – Romans
Luke – Greeks
John – Church
How did each Gospel portray Christ?
Matthew – The prophesied King
Mark – The obedient servant
Luke – The perfect man
John – the mighty God
Explain the meaning of synoptic Gospels
Synoptic means viewed together
Gospels means good news
Matthew Mark and Luke have the same viewpoint with regard to the life of Christ, agreeing in subject matter and order.
How many times did Jesus appear after his resurrection in the gospels?
10
How many days was Jesus on earth after his resurrection before his ascension?
40
Divine preparation came through three different cultures. List and explain below how each of the three had impact on the new testament
Jewish Greek Roman
