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Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Septuagint (LXX)

A

Greek translation of OT

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2
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The solution to the synoptic problem favored by modern scholars is known as the

A

Four sources

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3
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The part of the New Testament which was written first is

A

1 Thess or Galatians

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4
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The term Messiah is a Hebrew word which means

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Anointed one

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5
Q

After the Baptism of Jesus…

A

The Spirit descends on him like a dove and a voice came from heaven

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6
Q

The angel says to Zechariah that his son will

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“go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah”

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7
Q

Two of the key themes of Luke

A

reversal

salvation

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8
Q

Two of the steps involved in the process of the formation of a Gospel are

A

Jesus’ ministry

Disciples’ memory

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9
Q

Synoptic Gospels

A

Matthew, Mark, Luke

“see together”

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10
Q

Who else was described as a Savior?

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Augustus

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11
Q

The Jews thought of what as the high point in their history?

A

The time of David

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12
Q

When the books of the Bible were first written, what did they circulate in the form of?

A

Books of quotes and stories

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13
Q

Zechariah was doing what when he sees the angel?

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Burning incense

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14
Q

Herod the Great

A

Jew by religion

Descended from Idumeans

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15
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What was one of the primary causes of the Maccabean Revolt?

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The Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV prohibited the practice of the Jewish religion

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16
Q

What is “Q”?

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A collection of sayings material found in both Matthew and Luke

17
Q

Correct order of foreign involvement in Israel’s history

A

Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans (ABPGR)

18
Q

Line from Magnificat

A

He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty

19
Q

What appears in Matthew’s infancy story but NOT Luke’s?

A

Magi come to visit baby Jesus

20
Q

How does John the Baptist describe the one who is coming after him?

A

He has a winnowing fork in his hand

21
Q

Luke places the story of the Rejection at Nazareth because

A
  1. It foreshadows his death

2. It summarizes the essence of his ministry

22
Q

John the Baptist’s preaching included

A

Repent and be baptized
Share with those who do not have
One more powerful than I is coming

23
Q

The way Luke intertwines the stories of John and Jesus primarily serves to

A

Make it clear that Jesus is superior to John even though John comes first

24
Q

What sources of info were available to Luke?

A

Previous written accounts
Eyewitness Traditions
His own investigation

25
Q

What statements does the angel make to Mary?

A

He will be called Son of the Most High
He will reign over the house of Jacob forever
(not ELIJAH)

26
Q

What was Sepphoris?

A

Herod Antipas’ capital city in Galilee, about an hour’s walk from Nazareth

27
Q

What does John the Baptist tell the tax collectors?

A

Don’t collect more money than you are required to

28
Q

What is the enticement of the 2nd temptation? (I will give you all kingdoms if you bow dow and worship me)

A

Receive the same thing that God has promised you without the cost

29
Q

The temptation of Jesus reflects in several ways a connection to:

A

Israel’s wilderness experience

30
Q

Which passage did Jesus read in the synagogue in Nazareth from Isaiah?

A

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives…

31
Q

Why does the audience at the synagogue in Nazareth become angry?

A

Jesus reminds them of the two stories where God helped non-Israelites

32
Q

What Messiah did the Jews expect?

A

Militaristic

33
Q

Luke wrote his gospel with an apologetic purpose

A

TRUE

34
Q

What does Luke stress throughout the first two chapters?

A

Jesus is connected to the OT

35
Q

Is Luke’s story of Jesus visiting the Temple unique among ancient biographies?

A

NO

36
Q

The manger symbolizes what?

A

Jesus’ lowly birth and his identification with the poor

37
Q

The sacrifice offered by Mary and Joseph indicates what?

A

They were poor

38
Q

What might “inn” also refer to?

A

“guest room” in a house

39
Q

When was the Septuagint produced?

A

Not during the reign of Antiochus IV

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