Test 2 Flashcards
When was the Gospel of Mark written
Between the 40’s - 60’s
Where was the Gospel of mark written
Most likely Rome,
To whom was the Gospel of mark written for
Gentile romans
Describe marks writings
its relied on Peter
wrote what he remembered leaving nothing out or making false statements
writing was episodic - writing down single points
not striving for “order” but for accuracy
what is the Central Theme of the Gospel of Mark
supernatural nature of Jesus
what does Marks writing Focus on
Mystery of Jesus divine sonship (beginning with his baptism)
what does Marks writing Emphasizes
the Ministry of Jesus than his Teachings
what is the critical issue in the Gospel of Mark
Marks narrative invites the reader to a suffering discipleship based on Jesus
walk from baptism to the cross.
Summarize the Gospel of mark
Its a vivid portrayal of how Jesus accomplished the establishment of the kingdom of God
when was the Gospel of Luke written
Late 50’s - early 60’s
where was the Gospel written luke
no one knows where
whom was the Gospel of luke written for
Christians who had a pagan background
who was luke
An educated gentile doctor
A close friend of Paul and was with paul till he died
How many times is luke mentioned in the prison epistles
2 out of 4 times
how did luke write his Gospel
he carefully investigated everything before writing it
wrote an orderly account for theophilus to know the things taught
who was Theophilus
a roman nobleman who converted to christianity
what did luke do for theophilus
its believed he instructed him in faith and led him to christ
What are the 5 distinctive features in the Gospel of Luke
- Emphasizes God’s dealings with the world by tracing jesus ancestry to the beginning of man
- Focuses on Jesus as savior of the world
- special interest in jesus’s early life and of mary
- Emphasis on the place of woman in jesus
- special interest in the work of the holy spirit
when was the Gospel of john written
70 - 90 AD
Where was the gospel of john
Ephesus
whom was the Gospel of john written for
to everyone
why is john’s gospel Different from the synoptic gospels
he omits much more material than the other gospels, and talk about important events such as lords supper and sermon on the mount
(lords prayer)
how is the Gospel of john Distinctive from the synoptic gospels?
(there are 4)
- 90% lacks direct verbal parallel
- implies a contrasting chronology
- a close relationship to the father and his descendants from heaven
- emphasizes jesus ministry in and around jerusalem
who is the author of the gospel of john
john
today, who is thought to have authored the gospel of john
a Jerusalem disciple of jesus
what are the 3 features of the divinity of Christ emphasized in johns gospel
- Jesus divine qualities and essence
- jesus as unique divine messenger
- Jesus fulfillment of Israels and OT hopes and needs.
