The Christian Bible: The New Testament Flashcards
1
Q
According to our Norton editor, The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke can be read as examples of Greco-Roman _________
A
biography
2
Q
From Roman administrative records we know that there was an historical _________
A
Jesus
3
Q
What do the words Anno Domini mean?
A
In the year of the Lord
4
Q
What is the earliest gospel and what is its date?
A
The Gospel of Mark, 70 C.E.
5
Q
Why are Matthew, Mark, and Luke called the synoptic gospels?
A
They are called the Synoptic Gospels because they give a panorama or overview of the life of Jesus.
6
Q
What language were the gospels written in and was this the language of Jesus
A
The gospels were written in koine Grellek which was not the language of Jesus. The language of Jesus is Aramaic.
