Definitions Flashcards
Septuagint
Translation of the first few books of the Bible and not completed at one time by one person or group
Aprocrypha
Hidden; Found in non-canonical scripture books; like orthodox and Catholic Bibles
Pseudepigrapha
False writings; someone declaring to write something under a different person’s name. E.x. a book is claimed to be written by Catheryn, but it was actually Emma who wrote it. Emma wrote it and claimed that Catheryn wrote it.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Scrolls found in Qumran caves. Some canonical, some not. Ancient Jewish manuscripts from the second temple period.
The Maccabees
A group of Jewish rebel warriors who took control of Judea and founded the Hasmonean dynasty
Eschatology
The study of the end times
Euangellion
The gospel, good news
Euangelizomai (verb)
To bring good news
Basileia
Greek for “rule, reign, authority, and kingdom”
Mashiyach
Anointed or anointed one
