Intro to the new testament Flashcards

1
Q

who is theophilis

A

lukes monetary sponsor (benefactor) ask him to write an orderly account so that he can find out the truth

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2
Q

how many books make up the canon of the New Testament

A

27

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3
Q

what are the 4 literary genres in the New testament

A

the 4 gospels
Acts
Pauls letters (21)
Apocalypse (revelation)

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4
Q

When was the new testament written

A

between 50AD and 120 AD

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5
Q

List the 5 Historical Narratives

A

Matthew
Mark
Luke
John Acts

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6
Q

Why are Matthew Mark and Luke called the synoptic gospels

A

they have a large amount of overlapping materials

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7
Q

who wrote the acts of the apostles

A

luke

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8
Q

how many letters are in the new testament

A

21

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9
Q

how many letter are attributed to paul

A

13

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10
Q

how many letters are pauline letters

A

7

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11
Q

what are the pauline letters

A

letters write by paul

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12
Q

the new testament is written in ___

A

greek

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13
Q

the old testament is written in ___

A

Hebrew

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14
Q

Jesus and the first century Jews spoke _____

A

Aramaic

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15
Q

The vernacular of the Roman Empire was _____

A

Latin

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16
Q

The new testament can also be referred to as _____

A

Nee Covenant

17
Q

Why do some NT authors use this synonym

A

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

18
Q

themes in Marks gospel

A

Secrecy about Jesus’ messianic identity
The disciples lack of understanding about Jesus and his teachings
the suffering of Jesus

19
Q

themes in Matthews Gospel

A

Jesus’ Affirmation of the Torah
not come to abolish the law but to fufill
missions to Jews and Gentiles

20
Q

Themes in lukes Gospel

A

Inclusion of Women and concern for poor

condemnation of rich

21
Q

Themes in Johns Gospel

A

inspire faith in Jesus
contains I am sayings of Jesus
Begins with Prologue

22
Q

what is the earliest christian writing dating back to 50ad

A

Pauls letters

23
Q

Why do most Biblical scholars believe Marks Gospel was written around 70ad

A

canan is controlled by Romans. Jews hatred for the Romans. Destruction of the Temple.

24
Q

Matthew and Luke used another source other than Mark to write their gospels called _____. which comes from the ____ language that translates to mean ______

A

Quelle
German
source