Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Life and Teachings of Jesus > Semester I Final > Flashcards

Semester I Final Flashcards

1
Q

Does the apostle Paul repeat many of the stories and sayings of Jesus found in the Gospels?

A

Yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the most theological gospel out of the four gospels?

A

Gospel of John

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The Synoptics place emphasis on which geographic area?

A

Galilee

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What was the language Jesus probably spoke?

A

Aramaic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does the apostle Paul use the term “gospel” (euangelion) to describe?

A

The oral preaching about the good news about Jesus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What two key Old Testament figures is Matthew’s genealogy structured around?

A

Abraham and David

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does form narrative criticism study?

A

Form: a type of historical criticism that studies the oral or spoken traditions behind the written gospel sources. Narrative: a method of literary analysis that treats the gospels as a narrative or story

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Who dominated the Sanhedrin in Jesus’ day?

A

Sadducees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Most people in the Roman Empire were from what “class?”

A

Poor, “lower class”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What’s the comparison between the number of miracles in Mark’s Gospel versus the other Gospels?

A

Mark contained more miracles/parables compared to the other gospels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which Gospel(s) tells us anything about Jesus’ childhood?

A

Matthew and Luke

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Which is the only Gospel relating that at the transfiguration, Jesus, Moses, and Elijah were discussing Jesus’ coming “departure” or exodus in Jerusalem?

A

Mark

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Whose Gospel places an emphasis on Jesus as the savior for all people.

A

Luke

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is a “redactor?”

A

The author when they edit their writings to fit their theological themes and goals the best

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Whose Gospel has a larger number of Aramaic words than the other two Synoptics?

A

Matthew

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The healing of Jairus’s daughter is an example of which Gospel writer’s concise style?

A

Matthew

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

At what two significant events does a voice from heaven address Jesus in Mark?

A

Baptism and Transfiguration of Jesus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament called?

A

Septuagint (LXX)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Who probably established the Qumran community that produced the Dead Sea Scrolls?

A

The Essenes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Which Gospel is considered to have been written first by most NT scholars?

A

Mark

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

In reference to the text, what does “Synoptic” mean and what are the Synoptic Gospels?

A

The Synoptic Gospels are Matthew Mark and Luke

Synoptic translates “viewed together”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

To whom is Jesus’ first conflict in Mark?

A

Satan- The temptation in the wilderness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

To whom is Jesus’ first conflict in Matthew?

A

King Herod tried to kill Him as a baby

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is “chiasm” or “chiastic thought?”

A

Inverse parallelism

A concentric pattern in which a series of things repeats itself in reverse order

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Who executed John the Baptist?

A

Herod Antipas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Which Roman emperor is given credit for establishing the Pax Romana?

A

Caesar Augustus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

What’s Alexander the Great’s most important influence on the New Testament background?

A

He greatly promoted the process of Hellenization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Labeled the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century, what was discovered in 1947?

A

The Dead Sea Scrolls

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Generally, who arranged the marriages in the first-century middle eastern culture?

A

The parents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

According to the notes, what was the most important value in first-century Israel?

A

Honor and Shame

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

What was a fundamental value in the first century for welcoming guests?

A

Hospitality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

What were the most important social events in Jewish society, involving the entire village?

A

Weddings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

In Judaism, a woman’s honor came primarily through what?

A

Child Bearing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

In John’s Gospel, when speaking to His mother, and later to His brothers, Jesus said, His “hour” had not yet arrived; what is the “hour” He is referring to?

A

His death and resurrection when He would be lifted up and glorified

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

In John’s Gospel, who helped bury Jesus in the tomb immediately after He was removed from the cross?

A

Joseph of Arimethea and Nicodemus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Does Jesus use parables in John’s Gospel?

A

No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

What 3 groups of people does John reach out to in his Prologue (from lecture)?

A

Jews, Greeks, Christians

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

According to John Dominic Crossan, what did Jesus do rather than actually cure “disease.”

A

He healed illnesses by refusing to accept the diseases ritual uncleanness and social ostracization

39
Q

Who wrote The Quest for the Historical Jesus which strongly critiqued the 19th century “liberal” view of the historical Jesus?

A

Albert Schweitzer

40
Q

Who was highly skeptical concerning the historical Jesus, he was probably the most influential NT scholar of the 20th century? He “demythologized” the Gospels.

A

Rudolf Bultmann

41
Q

Does John’s Gospel contain many indications of an eyewitness account?

A

Yes

42
Q

Did the Gospel writers feel at liberty to paraphrase, interpret, or rearrange the words of Jesus or the events of his life?

A

Yes, but in a way that still maintained Jesus authentic voice, or to bring out the theological significance

43
Q

Is it possible to write history completely free from biases or presuppositions?

A

It is not possible since everyone has their own worldview and belief system in which they process reality

44
Q

According to New Testament scholars, do we, in most cases, have the exact words of Jesus?

A

New Testament scholars have long recognized that in most cases we have NOT the exact words (ipsissima verba) of Jesus but rather his authentic voice (ipsissima vox)

45
Q

Do the Gospel writers follow chronological order as they report events in their books?

A

Gospel writers do not necessarily follow a chronological order and often rearrange events for topical or theological reasons

46
Q

Which gospel writer reports 3 Passovers?

A

John

47
Q

Which gospel writer is famous for abbreviating accounts?

A

Matthew

48
Q

Which Gospel Writer is the most interpretive?

A

John

49
Q

Do all translations involve some level of interpretation?

A

Yes

50
Q

Would the average Palestinian have seen Jesus as being sent from God?

A

No

51
Q

Would the average Palestinian have clearly understood Jesus’ words?

A

No

52
Q

Seeing John the Baptist would have reminded people of the _____________ in the Old Testament.

A

Prophet Elijah

53
Q

Around when was Jesus likely born?

A

Most scholars place Jesus’ birth near the end of Herod the Great’s reign, sometime between 7 and 4 BC

54
Q

Which gospel writer tells us Jesus was about thirty years old when He began His ministry?

A

Luke

55
Q

Which Gospel Writer provides us with the most information concerning the length of Jesus’ ministry?

A

John

56
Q

What does Joseph’s occupation, traditionally translated as “carpenter,” refer to (what would they do)?

A

A craftsman who worked in wood, stone, or metal

57
Q

Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem because a census had been ordered by a whom?

A

Caesar Augustus

58
Q

Archelaus was the son of whom?

A

Herod the Great

59
Q

Roman Catholic theologians have traditionally followed the interpretation of Jerome that…

A

Jesus’ siblings were not true brothers and sisters, but cousins

60
Q

Jesus’ siblings were not true brothers and sisters but were instead ___________?

A

Cousins

61
Q

The only biblical account from Jesus’ childhood comes from which Gospel?

A

Luke

62
Q

Whose sinlessness is emphasized in the concept of the immaculate conception?

A

Mary’s

63
Q

Who asked for the head of John the Baptist?

A

Salome

She was prompted by her mother

64
Q

John the Baptist’s attire is reminiscent of which OT prophet?

A

Prophet Elijah

65
Q

Apart from the crucifixion, what is the most undisputed historical event of Jesus’ life?

A

Jesus was baptized by John

66
Q

Who was “the voice of one calling in the desert?”

A

John the Baptist

67
Q

Why did Herod Antipas have John the Baptist beheaded?

A

He didn’t want to, but he made an oath to give his daughter whatever she wanted up to half his kingdom in front of all these guests and he didn’t want to lose face when she demanded John’s head on a silver platter.

68
Q

Does Hebrew poetry usually rhyme

A

No

69
Q

According to the text, when Jesus speaks of blessings for the “poor,” who is he referring to?

A

Those who didn’t have or own much

70
Q

What philosophical system claims that God created the world, but then left it to run wholly by natural laws?

A

Deism

71
Q

The most significant philosophical opposition to the miraculous came from which 18th-century philosopher?

A

David Hume

72
Q

According to the text, what is the primary purpose for Jesus’ healings and exorcisms in the Synoptic Gospels?

A

Their purpose was to reveal the presence and power of the kingdom in His ministry

73
Q

Who was the first of the apostles to be martyred?

A

James, John’s brother

74
Q

Which apostle was a tax collector?

A

Matthew (Levi)

75
Q

Which apostle was also known as Didymus (meaning twin)?

A

Thomas the Apostle

76
Q

Who was the most prominent of the apostles?

A

Peter

77
Q

Who was the last of the apostles to be martyred

A

John the Elder

78
Q

Who is traditionally recognized as the youngest of the apostles?

A

John

79
Q

The Old Testament predictions concerning God’s salvation and the Gentiles took two distinct streams in Judaism. With which did Jesus identify?

A

The Gentiles would be co-recipients of God’s salvation, worshipping with Israel on Mount Zion

80
Q

What was the Jewish method of execution?

A

Stoning

81
Q

What was the Roman method of execution?

A

Crucifixion

82
Q

According to the Mishnah, when could the Sanhedrin meet?

A

During the day

83
Q

Jesus faced opposition during his Galilean ministry from what two groups?

A

Pharisees and Scribes

84
Q

During Passion Week, Jesus found the money changers in which court of the Temple?

A

Court of the Gentiles

85
Q

Who considered themselves to be the rightful guardians of Israel’s traditions?

A

Pharisees

86
Q

Be familiar with what happened on each of the days of the Passion Week

A

Refer to the chart in the book

87
Q

In general, what level of credibility was given to women as witnesses in first-century Palestinian culture?

A

Very little credibility

88
Q

What religious group (leaders) did not believe in the afterlife or resurrection?

A

Sadducees

89
Q

Where did the women tell the disciples to go?

A

Galilee

90
Q

Which Gospel records the experience of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus?

A

Luke

91
Q

Which Bible author provides the earliest written testimony of the resurrection, claims that more than 500 people saw Jesus alive?

A

Paul

92
Q

Whose tomb was Jesus buried in?

A

Joseph of Arimethea

93
Q

Why might Jesus have been reticent about using the title Messiah?

A

Because of its political and militaristic connotations

Life and Teachings of Jesus (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions