Jesus' Early Life Flashcards
What was Jesus’ surname?
Of Nazareth
What was Jesus’ country of birth
Palestine
What was Jesus’ job
Carpenter
How old was Jesus when he died?
33
How big was the temple?
35 acres
How many gates did the temple have?
8
What are the 613 mitzvots?
The Jewish law of how to live your life
Who were the pharises?
Men who were in charge of making sure that jews kept the laws.
Who is the Messiah?
The person God promised he would send to Jews a leader regarded as a saviour of all humans.
What are the two gospels we compared on their Annunciation story?
Matthew and Luke
What is Mary’s poem of praise to God called?
The magnificat
What is Mary also known as?
The immaculate conception, the mother of God, a Model of faith.
What does gold represent?
Kingship
Why was Frankincense burned in religious services?
To give off aromatic smoke
What was myrrh used for?
To embalm dead bodies
What stood outside a jewish home
A mezuzah (small box with the sheba prayer written on it)
What was the floor of a jewish house made from?
Bare earth
When did Jesus leave school?
At age 13
What are the names of Jesus’ 12 disciples?
Peter, Simon, Andrew, Matthew, James, James, Nathaniel, Philip, Judas, Jude, Thomas, John
How long were Jesus’ parents looking for him when he disapeared?
3 days
Does Matthew tell us about Jesus’ dream?
No
Does Luke talk about the shepherds?
Yes
Does Luke mention King Herod
No
