Intro to the new testament Flashcards
(24 cards)
who is theophilis
lukes monetary sponsor (benefactor) ask him to write an orderly account so that he can find out the truth
how many books make up the canon of the New Testament
27
what are the 4 literary genres in the New testament
the 4 gospels
Acts
Pauls letters (21)
Apocalypse (revelation)
When was the new testament written
between 50AD and 120 AD
List the 5 Historical Narratives
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John Acts
Why are Matthew Mark and Luke called the synoptic gospels
they have a large amount of overlapping materials
who wrote the acts of the apostles
luke
how many letters are in the new testament
21
how many letter are attributed to paul
13
how many letters are pauline letters
7
what are the pauline letters
letters write by paul
the new testament is written in ___
greek
the old testament is written in ___
Hebrew
Jesus and the first century Jews spoke _____
Aramaic
The vernacular of the Roman Empire was _____
Latin
The new testament can also be referred to as _____
Nee Covenant
Why do some NT authors use this synonym
They use this to differentiate between the relationship God established with the Jewish people, as related in the Torah, and the extension of that relationship to all humanity in Jesus Christ
themes in Marks gospel
Secrecy about Jesus’ messianic identity
The disciples lack of understanding about Jesus and his teachings
the suffering of Jesus
themes in Matthews Gospel
Jesus’ Affirmation of the Torah
not come to abolish the law but to fufill
missions to Jews and Gentiles
Themes in lukes Gospel
Inclusion of Women and concern for poor
condemnation of rich
Themes in Johns Gospel
inspire faith in Jesus
contains I am sayings of Jesus
Begins with Prologue
what is the earliest christian writing dating back to 50ad
Pauls letters
Why do most Biblical scholars believe Marks Gospel was written around 70ad
canan is controlled by Romans. Jews hatred for the Romans. Destruction of the Temple.
Matthew and Luke used another source other than Mark to write their gospels called _____. which comes from the ____ language that translates to mean ______
Quelle
German
source
