The Gospels Flashcards
What does the word Gospel means?
It means good news.
List the 4 gospels.
- St. Matthew
- St Mark
- St Luke
- St John
What is the meaning of Synoptic?
Synoptic means similar content.
What are the 3 synoptic gospels?
- St Matthew
- St Mark
- St Luke
Who wrote the St Matthew’s Gospel?
Matthew also known as Levi wrote it.
What animal is used as a symbolization for the Matthew’s Gospel?
a lion
Who wrote wrote St Mark’s Gospel?
John Mark wrote it.
What symbolizes the Mark’s Gospel?
a man
Who wrote St Luke’s Gospel?
Dr. Luke the physician wrote it.
What animal is used as a symbolization of the Luke’s Gospel?
a calf
Which gospel is known as the ‘universal gospel’?
St Luke
Who wrote the book, “The Acts of the Apostles”?
Dr. Luke the physician
Who wrote the St John’s Gospel?
John the Apostle, son of Zebedee and brother of James
What animal is used as a symbolization of the John’s Gospel?
An eagle
Which gospel is known as the ‘theological gospel’ and why?
St John is known as the theological gospel because its concepts are higher than others.
