The life of Jesus: context Flashcards
Promise land
The part of the middle east where the story of jesus took place
First name of the middle east
Land of Canaan
Name of Middle east after the hebrews
Promise lands
The name of middle east when it was ruled by king david
Israel
Name of Middle east today
Palestine
Galilee
North
Samaria
Centre
Judea
South
jesus was born
in bethlem
Jesus grew up in
Nazareth
He was baptised
in the river jordon
He performed is miracle in
Cana
Jesus met his first disciples
in the sea of Galilee
He thought people in
Capernaum
He healed people in
Jericho
He visited friends in
Bethany
He was crucified outside
Jerusalem
Prophet
Holy men or women who carried messages from god
Jewish people believed God spoke to them through prophets such as
Isiah and Jeremia
The Messiah
A leader sent by God
What does Messiah mean in hebrew
Anointed one
Sadduces
Wealthy families who accepted Roman rule and did not accept a Roman Messiah.
The prophets said that the messiah would
Be king, a great leader, be anointed by god, bring peace and justice and restore the Kingdom of Israel.
The Pharisees
Were Jews from normal families and rejected Roman rule
Pharisees hopes of the messiah
Be a great king, bring peace and justice and restore the kingdom of Israel.
The Zealots
Keen on God’s law, despise romans and used violence and terrorism against the romans.
Zealots hopes of the messiah.
Be a warrior king, be a military leader and overthrow the romans
First Century Palestine was part of
the roman empire.
The Jewish population were forced to
Obey roman law and pay taxes
Jewish were
Monotheistic
Romans were
Polytheistic
Jewish boys
Went to school
Jewish girls
Stayed at home and learned how to raise a family and look after a home
Latin
Official language of Roman Empire
Greek
Used by merchants and businessmen
Hebrew
Ancient language of Jewish people
Aramaic
Everyday language used by jews
Josephus
A Historian who wrote a book about Jesus
Who wrote Books about Jesus
The Evangelists and Josephus
What did Josephus say about Jesus?
He described him as a rabbi and a preacher.
What are the documents of Jesus?
Documents of faith
How did Jesus prepare for his Ministry
He spent 40 days and 40 nights in the desert
What type of Kingdom of KOG
Spiritual
Controlling nature miracles
Jesus calms a storm
Healing
Heals blind Bartimaeus
Exorcism
Orders an evil spirit to leave a mans body
Raising of the dead
Raising of Larzuas
What type of society did Jesus live in
Patriarchal Society
Who were female disciples of Jesus
Mary Magdalene, Joana and Susanna.
