The Gospels Flashcards
When was Mark’s Gospel written?
65 - 70AD
Where was Mark’s Gospel written?
In Rome, Italy
Who was Mark’s Gospel written for?
For the Non-Jewish Christian (Gentiles) who were persecuted for their belief in Jesus
Who wrote Mark’s Gospel?
John Mark
What does Mark’s Gospel focus on?
The teachings of the last 3 weeks of Jesus’ life
What is the starting point of Mark’s Gospel?
When John the baptist baptises Jesus
How is Jesus portrayed as in Mark’s Gospel?
As a healer and a miracle worker
3 main themes in Mark’s Gospel?
Discipleship, Miracle stories and Kingdom of God
Who’s perspective is the Gospel of Mark written from?
St Peter
What are the 3 stages of writing a Gospel?
- Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus
- Reflecting on his life and teachings
- The writing of the Gospels
What is the meaning of Synoptic Gospels?
The summaries Jesus’ life
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark and Luke
What is the additional material that the authors of Matthew, Mark and Luke had?
The Q Source or The Quelle
What does the word Gospel mean?
Good News
Why is John’s Gospel different to the synoptic gospels?
It is written after and doesn’t contain any of Matthew, Mark and Luke and is written in a particular oral and written traditions.
Which Gospel is believed to be the first written?
Mark’s Gospel
Jesus is best known as?
The Messiah/The Anointed One
Messiah in Hebrew means?
The Anointed One
What is a martyr?
Someone who suffers greatly or is persecuted for their religion
What language was Marks’s Gospel written in?
Originally Greek directed at non-Jewish Christians
What is an evangelist?
Someone who preaches the word of God
What is the Passion of Christ?
Jesus’ last 3 weeks (Palm Sunday until his Resurrection)
How did the message of Christianity reach Rome?
Through Jewish communities
Why does Mark’s Gospel emphasise the suffering of Jesus?
To show his life and ministry
Christ’ comes from the Greek word “Christos’. What does it mean?
The Anointed One
What are the two types of miracles?
Healing and Nature (miracles of nature)
What is a parable?
A made up story with a meaning or deeper meaning
What is a miracle story?
A story about Jesus healing or controlling nature
What is the ‘Messianic Secret’?
Jesus didn’t want people to know about him being the messiah and the son of God. In almost every case he asked people not to tell others what he did.
What are the 5 steps of a miracle story
- An introduction to set the scene
- A request for Jesus to intervene
- The action being performed
- The result
- The reaction of the spectators (this is not always stated)
