The Gospels Flashcards
What is the Intertestamental Period, and How long did it last?
It was the period between the old and new testament. It lasted approximately 400 years.
In order, what are the six governments under which God’s people ruled during the Intertestamental Period?
1) Persian Empire
2) Greek empire
3) Ptolemies of Egypt
4) Seleucids of Egypt
5) Maccabees
6) Roman Empire
Who is the Persian ruler that allowed the Israelites to return to Jerusalem following the Babylonian captivity?
Cyrus II
Who’s the first Greek ruler that declared himself to be a god?
Alexander the great
Following Alexander’s death, his general struggled for dominance and their own rounds. By 320 BC, the divisions were settled. What are the two Greek kingdoms that impacted the Jews, first in Egypt and then in Syria?
First, Ptolemies
Then, Seleucids
Who is the Greek Seleucid general that desecrated the temple in Jerusalem by offering a pig on the altar?
Antiochus
Who is the Jewish leader that lead the revolt against the Greeks, driving them out of Jerusalem and restoring worship in the Temple?
Methius
The eight-day festival that followed the restoration of the temple today called Hanukkah. What is it called when Jesus visits Jerusalem in John 10: 22?
The feast of dedication
Who is the Roman general that made Judea a vassal around call thus spending the Jews independent under the Hasmoneans?
Pompey
What is the Apocrypha?
This is a collection of writings in the Latin Vulgate and the Septuagint other than the Old Testament. Also known as “Secret message.”
What is the Pseudepigrapha?
Writings ascribed to authors who could not and did not write them.
Who was the emperor of Rome during the birth of Jesus?
Augustus
Who was the emperor of Rome during the death of Jesus
Tiberius
Who was the emperor of Rome during the great famine?
Caligula
Who was the emperor of Rome during the death of Paul?
Nero
Who was the emperor of Rome during the destruction of Jerusalem?
Vespasian
Who was the emperor of Rome during the persecution of Christians during the days of Revelation?
Domitian
What is a proconsul?
They ruled safer provinces under annual appointment.
What is a procurator?
They governed less secure areas by direct authority from the emperor.
Who is procurator during the death of Jesus?
Pontius Pilot
Who is considered high priest by the Romans during the death of Jesus?
Whom do the Jews consider high priest during this period?
Annas-Jews
Caiaphas-Romans
During the days of Jesus, the Jews were divided into 5 distinct groups. Which of the five was more strict?
Pharisees
During the days of Jesus, the Jews were divided into 5 distinct groups. Which of the five supported Herod
Herodians
During the days of Jesus, the Jews were divided into 5 distinct groups. Which of the five lived by the Dead Sea?
Essenes
During the days of Jesus, the Jews were divided into 5 distinct groups. Which of the five believed only the first five books of the Old Testament and denied the resurrection?
Sadducees
During the days of Jesus, the Jews were divided into 5 distinct groups. Which of the five sought to overthrow the Roman government?
Zealots
Who are the eight authors of the New Testament? Who among the eight authors of the New Testament are apostles?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Peter, James, And Jude.
Matthew, John, Paul, Peter were all Apostles.
In order what are the five main divisions of the New Testament?
Gospels History Paul's epistles General epistles Apocalyptic
What is the meaning of the word “canon”?
Measuring rod
What are the threefold criteria used to determine if a book belongs in the New Testament or not?
Written by an apostle ( or closely connected)
Accepted by the churches
Contains Orthodox doctrine