Religion - Scripture

Question 1

Fundamentalist

Answer 1

A person who believes in strict, literal interpretations of scripture in the bible

Question 2

Contextualist

Answer 2

A person who uses contact and historical situations to interpret the Bible

Question 3

Exegesis

Answer 3

Finding the true meaning of the bible, literal or symbolic (unbias)

Question 4

Inerrant

Answer 4

Incapable of being wrong

Question 5

Euangelion

Answer 5

A reward for bringing good news or good news itself

Question 6

Synoptic

Answer 6

Matthew, Mark, and Luke Gospels are “seen together”

Question 7

Quelle

Answer 7

Material which represents an unidentified written collection of sayings from Jesus

Question 8

Parable

Answer 8

A simple story told by Jesus to give people a better understand of God’s Kingdom or teach them a moral/spiritual lesson

Question 9

Simile

Answer 9

A phrase that compares one thing to another using like or as

Question 10

Abba

Answer 10

God as The Father

Question 11

Patriarch

Answer 11

Any biblical figures regarded as a Father of the human race (Abraham, Isaac)

Question 12

Covenent

Answer 12

An agreement between God and His People, involves a promise from God and requires certain conduct from the people

Question 13

Old testment

Answer 13

The three great ‘Abrahamic’ religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam stories combined into a Hebrew Bible. Leading up to the coming of the Messiah

Question 14

New testement

Answer 14

Consists of 27 books divided into four sections: The Gospels Focuses on the life, death, resurrection, teachings and works of Jesus

Question 15

Three religious truths of the nativity

Answer 15

1. A Saviour was born [divine and becomes human]
2. God has a plan for our liberation [it has been foretold]
3. These stories tell us how Jesus was understood by his earliest followers

Question 16

Jewish views of the Messiah

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Christian views of the Messiah

Answer 17

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’

Question 18

Four themes found in Parables

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Contextually VS Literally

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Who was outcasted in society during Jesus’ time

Answer 20

Women, Children, The Sick, and Tax Collectors

Question 21

How were outcasts viewed and treated

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Three stages of Gospel formation

Answer 22

Oral, written, edited

Question 23

How did Jesus use Parables to reveal the Kingdom of God

Answer 23

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]

Question 24

Why is it important to understand the time and place Jesus was living in

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Eisegesis

Answer 25

Choosing ONE passage to make a point, allowing one’s beliefs to influence our interpretation (bias)

Question 26

What are the four Gospels

Answer 26

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Question 27

Matthew

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Mark

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Luke

Answer 29

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.

Question 30

John

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

Population

Answer 31

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