religion test 3 Flashcards
is a central figure in Christian belief and tradition.
Jesus of Nazareth
His life and teachings are
recorded in the
four canonical gospels
In the first centuries BCE and CE, many Jews anticipated a _______ who would be a powerful
military leader and warrior
Messiah
This Messiah was expected to lead a rebellion against
Roman oppression
believed in a Messiah who would suffer for the sins of
the people
Essenes
There were also expectations of a Messiah who would be a wise teacher and
moral model
This Messiah would guide people in living righteous and ethical lives, emphasizing
personal and
communal morality
A minority of Jews held the belief in a Messiah with ______ who would bring
salvation not only to the Jewish people but to all of humanity
universal significance
Each gospel offers a _______ on Jesus, and when we combine these perspectives, we
see a multifaceted portrayal of a remarkable individual
unique perspective
In the Gospel According to Matthew, Jesus is portrayed as the
fulfillment of Old Testament
prophecies.
His _______ is traced back to King David and Abraham, emphasizing his
connection to the covenant promises.
genealogy
Matthew highlights Jesus’ teachings, including the _________ where he imparts
wisdom, ethics, and the Beatitudes (blessings,) revealing a compassionate teacher
Sermon on the Mount
In the Gospel According to Mark, Jesus emerges as a
dynamic and compassionate healer
Mark may have omitted Jesus’ genealogy to make the message more accessible to a
non-Jewish
audience
The Gospel of Mark emphasizes the _____________, often using words like
“immediately.
urgency of Jesus’ ministry
Jesus’ miracles are highlighted, demonstrating his
power over illness and nature.
The ____________________ demonstrates Jesus’ power over death and his ability to bring
hope and life in the face of the direst circumstances
raising of Jairus’ daughter
Mark portrays the disciples as ___________________and the gospel contains the
enigmatic “Messianic secret,” as Jesus urges silence about his identity.
imperfect but dedicated followers,
Mark’s gospel is structured with a sense of ______________ and by keeping Jesus’ identity as the
Messiah a secret for a significant portion of the narrative, he creates suspense and mystery
dramatic tension