Unit 2 Flashcards
 The Greek word translated “gospel” means what?
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Which canonical Gospels are anonymous?
All of them
What refers to a portion of text such as a parable, sermon, or healing story
Pericope
Which of the Gospels mention John the Baptist, a cousin of Jesus who was also a prophet and announced Jesus’s coming.
All of them
Which of the Gospels feature Jesus’s miracles, wise teaching, ethical calling, and conflict with religious authorities.
All of them
Which of the Gospels are aimed at the last week of Jesus’s life, called the Passion week, including his trials, crucifixion, and resurrection.
All of them
What gospels are from after the first century and tell us hardly anything about Jesus’s life and ministry.
All non canonical
What is the Synoptic problem?
Explaining the extensive similarities, together with the unique features of each synoptic Gospel,
What was the first Gospel written?
Mark
What are the synoptic gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
What is the shortest Gospel?
Mark
Which Gospel written has a more storytelling style than a polished style?
Mark
Where and when was Mark written?
Rome in 70 AD
What Gospel has many different endings?
Mark
What is the most distinctive thing about the book Mark?
those who should understand who Jesus is either don’t understand (religious leaders …) or come to understand very gradually (his disciples …)