Exam Flashcards
The denial of God and the repudiation of faith
Apostasy
The diffusion of of Greek culture after the conquest of Alex the great.
Hellenism
The name of the northern kingdom that split.
Kingdom of Israel
A day of rest and prayer for the Jewish people every seventh day.
The sabbath
Hebrew for master
Rabbi
The anointed one
Messiah
Dependents of the macabes
Hasmonean dynasty
The name of the southern kingdom that split
Kingdom of Judah
Jewish feast of dedication which celebrates the purification of the temple
Hanaukka
Meeting place for Jews to study
Synagogue
A follower of someone great
Deciples
Means god saves
Jesus
These people payed close attention to stars
Magi
Christ work of redemption accomplished through his life death and resurrection
Phascal Mystery
A feast that celebrates the manifestation of the savior
Epiphany
Gods glory shining through jesus physical appearance
Transfiguration
Means god is with us
Emmanuel
Means source
Quelle
All powerful
Omnipotent
The story of jesus birth
Nativity
One who speaks in the name of god but is not inspired by God
False prophets
A public and authoritative act by Christ that commands evil spirits out of a person
Excorsism
An inclination to commit sin rooted in human history
Concupisense
The words of a priest that forgive our sins
Absolution
A free and undeserved gift
Grace
A Greek term for the second coming of Christ
Parousia
Seventy one member judicial body of Jewish leaders during jesus time many Sadducees were part of this
Sanhedrin
Hatred and contempt expressed against God
Blasphemy
Bestows strength peace and courage to endure suffering
Anointing of the sick
Represents or makes present the sacrifice of the cross
Eucharist
