Mid Term Exam Study Guide Flashcards
How much do the Gospels have in common with Greco- Roman works know as bio?
They have much in common
In contrast to Luke-Acts what is Johns emphasis of the HS role as the fulfillment of prophecy?
John shares with Luke Acts a special interest in the work of the spirit. Both the Spirit represents the continuing presence of Jesus in his church empowering guiding and directing the disciples on their mission. Differences are that Luke the coming of the Spirit is especially the fulfillment of prophecy. In John there is a greater emphasis on the Spirits roles as another Paraclete who will act in Jesus’ place to mediate the presence of the Father.
What role, if any do Greco Roman sources outside the NT have? Do they provide an additional information beyond what we learn from the NT Gospels?
They have little information
What does form critics study?
A type of historical criticism which seeks to identify the written sources behind each Gospel and their relationship to one another.
What two key Old Testament figures is Matthews Genealogy is structured around?
Abraham and David, the legitimate king of Israel
What does form narrative criticism study?
A method of literary analysis which treats the Gospel as narrative or story
According to the text is the longer ending of Marks Gospel (Mark 16:9-20) accurate?
No there isn’t enough evidence
Where was the Ptolemaic Empire dominating Palestine from 323-198 BC centered?
Egypt
Who was the leader nicknamed Maccabees who became the leader of the Maccabean revolt after the death of his father Matthias
Judas
Who dominated the Sanhedrin in Jesus ‘ day?
The Sadducees
Of the two famous rabbis who had the stricter mod restricted view of divorce?
Shammai
Most people in the Roman Empire from what class?
Lower class
What is the comparison between the number of miracles in marks gospel versus the other three gospels?
Strong emphasis on Jesus’ authority in teaching and in miracles.
Focuses on Jesus’ deeds more than his teachings recording his authority in diverse ways.
Like: nature miracles
Healing the sick
Casting out demons
Raising the dead
What is the Targum?
An Aramaic paraphrase of the Hebrew Scriptures
The majority of the community to which Matthew was writing from what nationality?
Jewish
What is Chaism?
Inverse parallelism
Which Gospels tell us anything about Jesus’ childhood?
Luke
Which is the only Gospel relating that at the transfiguration, Jesus, Moses, and Elijah were discussing Jesus coming departure or exodus in Jerusalem?
Mark
What is Redaction Criticism?
A type of historical criticism which studies how the Gospel writers edited their sources to achieve their distinct theological goals.
What is the second century movement that taught salvation came through the knowledge of a persons true spiritual identity?
Gnosticism
At Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem whom did the crowds welcome him as? (One of Matthews favorite titles for the Messiah, appearing nine times)?
Son of David
Who Gospel has a larger number of Aramaic words than the other two Synoptics?
Mark
In the Gospels where are places of revelation?
Mountains
Whose Gospel has the reversal of fortunes as a prominent theme?
Luke
What aristocratic group of Jewish religious leaders arose from the supporters of the Hasmonean dynasty?
Sadducees
A key structural characteristic in Matthews Gospel, there are how many blocks of discourse material (speeches)?
5
Who advocated the violent overthrow of the government?
Zealots
The first half of whose Gospel represents Jesus as the mighty Messiah and Son of God while the second half of this Gospel portrays Jesus as the Messiah of suffering and sacrifice?
Mark
The parable of the wicked tenant farmers in Mark alludes to the parable of the vineyard found in the prophets writings?
Isaiah
The healing of Jairus’s daughter is an example of which Gospel writers concise style?
Matthew
At what two significant events does a voice from heaven addresses Jesus in Mark?
Baptism and transfiguration
What setting refers to the world of human relationships in which a narrative occurs?
Social-cultural setting
According to the text, what is the central theme of the two-volume work, Luke-Acts?
Gods end times salvation predicted by the prophet has arrived through the coming of Jesus the Messiah the Savior of the world, and his Salvation is now going forth to the whole world. ( the arrival of Gods end times salvation)
What is the Greek Translation of the Hebrew Old Testament?
The Septuagint (LXX)
After Johns initial prologue, what is the first (of two) key section concerning?
Signs
How many “signs” are there in John’s “Book of Signs”
Seven
What is the Jewish Feast celebrating the Maccabees victory over their Syrian oppressors?
Hanukkah
What does it mean to read the Gospels “vertically”?
To follow the story from top to bottom- beginning to end
Luke’s most significant contribution to the gospel resurrection narratives is what?
Emmaus Disciples
What are some unique characteristics of the Gospel of John?
Simplicity, Metaphors and Symbols
Who probably established the Qumran community that produced the Dead Sea Scrolls?
The Essenes
What are the characteristics of the Gospel of Matthew?
Shorter and Concise, with emphasis on Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. Message to the Gentiles. Fulfillment Formulas. Topical arrangements. Structural Signals. Most systematically arranged.
In Marks Gospel, who was the first human character to comprehend Jesus’ role as the suffering Son of God?
The Centurion at the Cross
According to the text, what are the two main portraits controlling Matthew’s Christology?
Jesus as the Jewish Messiah
Jesus as Immanuel
Which Gospel is considered to have been written first by most NT scholars?
Mark
According to the text, which background does John draw from when he uses the term Logos (“Word”) in John 1
Judaism and Greek philosophical thought
In reference to the text, what does “Synoptic” means and what are the Synoptic Gospels?
“Viewed together”. Matthew, Mark and Luke
When does this text favor a date for the gospel of John to have been written?
Late first century
Whose Gospel places an emphasis on Jesus as the savior for all the people?
Luke
What is a “redactor”?
An editor
At what two significant events does a voice from heaven addresses Jesus in Mark?
Baptism and Transfiguration
