Religion - Scripture Flashcards
Fundamentalist
A person who believes in strict, literal interpretations of scripture in the bible
Contextualist
A person who uses contact and historical situations to interpret the Bible
Exegesis
Finding the true meaning of the bible, literal or symbolic (unbias)
Inerrant
Incapable of being wrong
Euangelion
A reward for bringing good news or good news itself
Synoptic
Matthew, Mark, and Luke Gospels are “seen together”
Quelle
Material which represents an unidentified written collection of sayings from Jesus
Parable
A simple story told by Jesus to give people a better understand of God’s Kingdom or teach them a moral/spiritual lesson
Simile
A phrase that compares one thing to another using like or as
Abba
God as The Father
Patriarch
Any biblical figures regarded as a Father of the human race (Abraham, Isaac)
Covenent
An agreement between God and His People, involves a promise from God and requires certain conduct from the people
Old testment
The three great ‘Abrahamic’ religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam stories combined into a Hebrew Bible. Leading up to the coming of the Messiah
New testement
Consists of 27 books divided into four sections: The Gospels Focuses on the life, death, resurrection, teachings and works of Jesus
Three religious truths of the nativity
- A Saviour was born [divine and becomes human]
- God has a plan for our liberation [it has been foretold]
- These stories tell us how Jesus was understood by his earliest followers
Jewish views of the Messiah
Jesus is not the Messiah; they are still awaiting their Messiah. They believe that the Messiah is a military leader and warrior. God’s Kingdom is not fully realized because there is still pain and evil in the World
Christian views of the Messiah
Jesus is the Messiah, God sent him to save all humanity. The Kingdom can be recognized by all when we chose to live compassionate and forgiving lives. Messiah and Christ means ‘The anointed one’
Four themes found in Parables
Description of The King
- Focus on God’s nature, qualities, attitudes toward people
Kingdom Responses:
- Emphasize how we should act if we hope to enter the kingdom
Relationship with Neighbours:
- Address people’s relationships with one another and the outside world
The Fulfillment of The Kingdom:
- Refer to the future coming of God’s kingdom in its eternity
Contextually VS Literally
Contextually - They use context to understand the Bible and find the true meaning, they don’t follow the Bible word for word.
Literally - Follow the exact words of the Bible. Believe that they should follow the Bible exactly what it says
Who was outcasted in society during Jesus’ time
Women, Children, The Sick, and Tax Collectors
How were outcasts viewed and treated
They were typically not wanted in public and should try and avoid going out. Jesus treated everyone equally and normally would make the outcasts the centre of his message
Three stages of Gospel formation
Oral, written, edited
How did Jesus use Parables to reveal the Kingdom of God
Parables were used as a common teaching to connect Jesus’ points and ideas with everyday experiences so that his teachings were clear, powerful, and easy to remember
They compare something people don’t know [Kingdom of God] with something they do [Everyday Experiences]
Why is it important to understand the time and place Jesus was living in
Gives us a better understanding of His stories and His life
Learning about his life allows us to see the ways he served God and how we can do that too in our lives
Eisegesis
Choosing ONE passage to make a point, allowing one’s beliefs to influence our interpretation (bias)
What are the four Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Matthew
He was a tax collector fascinated by Jesus and his family tree. He wrote in Antioch, Syria, in the 80s of the first century. He wrote to Jewish people about Jesus as the New Teacher (compared to Moses) and his origins. Joseph is the central figure of his narrative. He wrote an On-The-Go Jesus
Mark
1st Gospel writer, he was St. Peter’s interpreter and a companion of St. Paul. He wrote in 65 - 70 C.E. in the Roman Empire. He wrote to the persecuted Romans and Gentiles. He wrote about who Jesus was and what he did and taught. Christianity rapidly spread in the Mediterranean, and an organized account of Jesus’ life was needed. He focused on Jesus’ suffering
Luke
He didn’t have a direct relationship with Jesus, nor was he an Apostle. It’s believed he wrote in Achaia around 65 - 75 C.E. He wrote to the Gentiles about a compassionate and forgiving Jesus. He writes very softly and his books come out as kind and peaceful.
John
His Gospel was written by members of a community founded by the beloved disciples mentioned in the Gospel. He wrote in Ephesus around 90 - 100 C.E. He wrote to Christians about Jesus’ origins as divine and coexistent with The Father. He wrote Jesus as in control of everything.
Population
500 000 - 600 000 people in Palestine
18 000 were clergy, priests or Levites
55 000 in Jeruseulm but could reach 180 000 during large Feasts
