UCBF 13a Flashcards
Apostle
A disciple of a group made up of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus to preach the gospel.
Gentile
A non-Jew.
Pauline
When a biblical writing has traits that suggest it could’ve been written by Paul: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon
Pastoral Epistles
The three letters by Paul: Paul, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus
Pharisees
A Jewish sect. They extended Jewish practice into all areas of life, and followed the tradition of interpretation (Oral Torah). They were opponents of the Sadducees, who did not accept their traditions of oral law.
Pseudepigrapha
Religious writings attributed to notable biblical persons instead of their true author. (250 BCe to 200 Ce)
Pseudonymous
Written or published under a false name. Usually under someone famous rather than themselves.