Key Terms for Christianity Flashcards
What is ‘Form of Life’
The historical, sociological, moral and cultural conditions which language operates. Associated with Wittgenstein
What is ‘Sermon on the Mount’
Matthew 5-7: Jesus’ longest address of ethics
What is ‘Torah’
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Numbers)
What is ‘Metanoia’
Repentance, radical change of heart
What is ‘Parable of the Lost Son’
Luke 15: 11-32; deals with the theme of lost and found
What is ‘Zealots’
1st century Jewish Political group. Sought to overcome Roman occupation in the rebellion of 66AD
What is ‘Underside of History’
Occupies a significant proportion of human existence but often forgotten. Sometimes refers to the oppressed or marginalised
What is ‘Samaritans’
From Samaria. Regarded as radically and religiously impure as they had married foreigners and built their own temple
What is ‘Preferential Option for the Poor’
Christian duty to side with the marginalised
What is ‘Son of God’
Used by followers of Jesus describing Jesus’ special relationship with God
What is ‘Council of Chalcedon’
451AD - reaffirm central christian beliefs, particularly on the divinity and humanity of Jesus
What is ‘Christology’
Concerned with the nature of Jesus’ relationship with God
What is ‘Incarnation’
“In the Flesh”
What is ‘Theotokos’
“God-bearer”
What is ‘Docetic’
Jesus only appeared to be ‘fully human’ so that God could communicate with humans
What is ‘Exegesis’
Close analysis and interpretation of a text
What is ‘Divinity’
The divine aspect of Jesus - the part of Jesus that is God
What is ‘Christ-event’
Jesus’ birth, ministry (teachings), death and resurrection
What is ‘Repent’
To turn your life in a new direction, away from your past life
What is ‘Forgive’
To let go of your past anger and to move on
What is ‘Liberator’
Someone who frees a person or group of people
