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Unit 2 - Life & Teaching of Jesus Christ Flashcards

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What are 2 non-Christian Jewish sources for general knowledge of L and T of JC?

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Josephus Babylonian Talmud

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What did non-Christian sources focus on regarding JC?

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Facts (such as his death)

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What is the title of Josephus’s work we discussed?

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Antiquities (of the Jewish people)

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Book 18 (Ch 3) of Josephus’s Antiquities includes the fact of JC’s ____ and ____, and of followers who believe(d) in His _____.

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life death resurrection

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What is the name of the non-Christian source that is a collection and organized written form of oral (rabbinic) teachings?

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Babylonian Talmud

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The Babylonian Talmud contains (oral) traditions of rabbis going back to when?

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1st cent.

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What are the 2 Jewish non-Christian sources?

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Josephus’s writings Babylonian Talmud (oral tradition)

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What are the 4 basic pagan non-Christian sources?

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Pliny the younger’s “Letter to Trajan” Tacitus’s “Annals” Suetonius’s “Lives of the Twelve Caesars” Thallus the Samaritan’s “Chronicle”

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Who WAS Pliny the Younger?

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Roman governor of Bithynia

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Who was Trajan? (for Pliny’s ‘letter to trajan’)

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Roman Emperor of the time (c. 112ad)

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What basic info does Pliny’s letter to Trajan include?

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tons of Christians in his province who should be condemned; the Christians met once a week to ‘worship this guy named Christ’

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What are the 6 references to Jesus of Nazareth in the Babylonian Talmud?

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  1. born out of wedlock 2. learned magic in Egypt and appeared to perform miracles 3. called himself God (blasphemy in their pov) 4. tried (court-style) by the Sanhedrin for teaching deception/Apostasy 5. executed on eve of Passover by crucifixion 6. had 5 disciples
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What general records did Tacitus’s Annals keep?

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records of very Roman events, esp. in Rome; writes history FOR the government; describes PERSECUTION in the city of Rome

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Tacitus’s Annals describes persecution; w/what emperor did it first come?

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Nero in 64ad – blames Christians for fire in Rome

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Tacitus’s Annals places personage of Christ how?

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regards followers being NAMED AFTER Christ, who was persecuted ‘during the reign of Tiberius Pontius Pilate’

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Suetonius’s Lives of the 12 Caesars references what jerk of an emperor?

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Nero

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Suetonius’s Lives of the 12 Caesars references Jews continually doing what under who’s influence?

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stirring up trouble under influence of JESUS CHRIST

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Thallus the Samaritan’s Chronicle tries to explain what from Good Friday?

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the physical disruptions (ex. eclipse of the sun, earthquake unrelated, etc.)

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How many types of Christian sources are there?

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3

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What are the 3 types of Christian sources for knowledge of life and teaching of JC?

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Canonical Gospels Letters of Paul Apocryphal Gospels (NON-canonical)

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4 gospels in our Bible are ______ canonical and most _____ of Chrusch’s materials about JC

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earliest authentic

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As far as we know, JC only taught orally; how did we get His written teachings then?

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his followers saw need in subsequent years of His life for written teachings

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Which books are Synoptic Gospels?

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Matt, Mark, Luke

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Why are M, M, L the Synoptic Gospels?

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see story of Jesus in a similar way (ex. focus almost exclusively on JC’s ministry in Galilee; focus on J’s teaching [parables] of Kingdom of God)

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What do all 4 gospels have in common?

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Jesus’s LAST WEEK of life apart from that last wek, only MIRACLE in all 4 is FEEDING OF 5000

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Gospel writers = ‘euagellion’ which means what?

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evangelists

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What did a harmony of the gospels attempt to do? How does that compare to modern scholars’ approach?

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harmony attempt = blend together 4 gospel accounts modern scholars = look at 4 accounts individually and compare (think of chart)

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READ GUNDRY especially ch. ____ ?

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chapter 5

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How many total verses does MK have?

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661

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How many total verses does MT have?

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1068

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How many total verses does LK have?

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1149

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How many verses are shared between MK and MT?

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606

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What percent of MK is in MT?

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92%

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How many verses are shared between MK and LK?

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350

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What percent of MK is in LK?

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53%

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How many verses are shared between MT and LK?

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235 (all sayings of JC and not found in MK)

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What is Markan priority?

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belief that MK was written 1st and MT and LK both dependent on MK

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What are 3 reasons for Markan priority theory?

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  1. both MT and LK borrow HISTORICAL NARRATIVE FRAMEWORK, then elaborate on this foundation; 2. MK = shortest, usually things get added on to, not shrunk; 3. MK = plainest, least descriptive and informative…again, normally things get elaborated on, not simpler
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What is “Q” Source theory?

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belief that the 235 verses from MT/LK come from a common source (not MK) = Q

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Why is the common source for Q Source theory called “Q” ?

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theorists are/were German, used word for source which is “Quelle” = Q for short

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What is Two Source Theory?

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belief that MT/LK were based on both MK and Q

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What is Four Source theory?

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further development of 2-s theory which supplies “M” as source for MT’s unique 227 verses and “L” as source for LK’s unique 564 verses

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What is a strength of the various literary criticisms/theories?

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gives some understanding as to WHY there are similarities and differences

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What is a weakness of the various literary criticisms/theories?

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as literary observations…not problematic; trouble comes when they make THEOLOGICAL conclusions about the data (for ex. MK must be ‘truest’ … this ex. creates a problem w/MK not mentioning the resurrection of JC)

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What is form criticism?

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new lit. criticism pov; asks questions like HOW was it transmitted? WHY was it transmitted?

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Where did form criticism come from?

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several scholars shortly after WWI began to examine Gospels from this new pov (w/the new how/why questions)

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Form Criticism has an emphasis on what sources from common tradition?

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ORAL

ex. MT/MK/LK

  • parables
  • miracles
  • pronouncements
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Why was only certain material passed down orally and then WRITTEN down?

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some of the material seemed to be relative to the churches of the time, so this is what was recorded

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What does “sitz im leben” mean?

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situation in life

so, churches basing what info is most needed to be recorded on relative lifestyles, cultures, sins personal to the time, etc.

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What is a summary of form criticism?

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Oral tradition preserves a portrait of Jesus based on needs of the community of the church.

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Literary Criticism has an emphasis on what?

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common or dissimilar parts

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What are community productions?

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the way community life necessitized certain information (aka, again, sitz im leben)

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What is the bottom line of sitz im leben for scholars?

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Gospels not written ‘in a vacuum’ w/o a context

Material directly related to the community in context

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What are weaknesses of lit./oral/form criticisms in general?

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  • still a theory/speculation
  • critics tend to overmphasize the subjectivity of the community/early church’s use of the text
    • most scholars more interested in community/church’s context than Jesus’s actual words
  • community adaptations do NOT = falsehood or deformed traditions/adaptations
    • Doctrine of inspiration?
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What is Doctrine of Inspiration?

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God/HolySpirit led/influenced the Biblical authors

inspiration includes the notions of (God suitably helping in):

  • recollection
  • application
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What does ‘redact’ mean? What is Redaction Criticism?

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redact = To Edit

Red.Crit. looks at what Gospels actually say individually as we have them, as written by an author within a context trying to portray Jesus

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What does Redaction Criticism emphasize?

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final literary products as theological compositions

each author as author w/particular purposes; uniqueness

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What are Redaction Critics’ views on the authors of the gospels?

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  • again, each author as author = uniqueness
  • authors aren’t just compilers, but INTERPRETERS of oral traditions (and interpreters of the significance of Christ to their readers w/in the circumstances)
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Redaction Critics focus NOT on how gospel authors got their sources, but on what?

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what they DID with their sources

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What are 2 strengths of Redaction Criticism?

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  1. author as author
  2. books as whole
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What are 2 weaknesses of Redaction Criticism?

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  1. not as interested in authenticity/historical truths
  2. lots of emphasis on authors’ creativity
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In summary of the criticisms, what are the 3 theories? (in no particular order)

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  1. Literary/Source Criticism
    * sometimes Source = a 4th kind like in table
  2. Form Criticism
  3. Redaction Criticism
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To understand better, what are the basics of historical criticism methods?

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see table

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64
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To understand better, how does Charlie Brown comic explain higher criticisms?

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see Peanuts comic

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65
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What does “Gospels” actually mean?

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Good News

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Who are “Evangelists” in NT studies?

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‘euaggalion’

= writers/authors

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With proper definitions of ‘Gospels’ and ‘Evangelists’ , what can be said about the pair together?

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Evangelists are the proclaimers of the good news.

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Evangelists as literary artists = what?

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different authors w/different materials for different audiences

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Gospel writers as Evangelists as lit. artists results in what?

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  • each have distinctive portraits of Jesus
  • selecting different things to include of oral traditions
    • different material from common source(s)
  • each addressing a different (specific) audience
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What is the 21st Century Perspective of the good news historically?

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** oral tradition and community context are FILTERS through which we see Jesus in the material **

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MT presents Jesus as a descend]ant of who?

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King David

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MT presenting Jesus as David’s descendant shows Jesus as the _____ , which is important to what audience?

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Jesus = the Heir

audience = the Jews

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MT’s genealogy begins with who?

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Abraham

= FATHER OF THE JEWS

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MT is the only gospel to include what ‘Christmas’ story?

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that of the Maggi

key b/c:

  • discusses Bethlehem, which = the city of David
  • they’re looking for the King of the Jews
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In MT 5(Beatitudes)-7, why is Jesus teaching the Sermon on the Mount important?

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His preaching about the Kingdom of God comes off as royal teacher

76
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Many of the unique sections of MT = what?

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OT fulfillments

ex. repeatedly JC referred to as “Son of David”

77
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To summarize, what is the special aim of MT?

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to show that JC is the legitimate heir and fulfillment of OT prophecies

78
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Which gospel is the longest?

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Luke

79
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LK gathered together what b/c he wasn’t around JC at time of life?

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reliable eye witness accounts

80
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What audience does LK’s gospel seem to be written to?

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a cultured, educated (Greek) gentile audience

81
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What are some results of a ‘gentile orientation’ in LK’s gospel?

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  • (many) fewer quotations from OT
  • seldom appeals to prophetic proof text
  • often uses Greek equivalent terms
  • appeals to Jesus concern for all races/classes/etc.
    • “universal dimension”
82
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LK shows “universal dimension” in his genealogy (3:23) by showing it go back to who?

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Adam

83
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Compare the humanitarian concern of Jesus between MT and LK.

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  • MT
    • 5.48 = ‘perfect’
    • 5.3 = ‘spiritual poor’
  • LK
    • 6.36 = ‘mercy’
    • 6.20 = “poor”
      • and 6.24-26 = against the rich
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LK’s gospel contains more for who?

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women

more roles for them, respect for them, etc.

85
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LK’s literary style was what?

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educated, cultured

elegant Greek

*reflects author and audience*

86
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JN is not synoptic why?

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very different and independent from others

87
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JN’s gospel is independent from other 3 Gospels in what 3 ways?

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  1. style
  2. content
  3. theological emphasis
88
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JN’s literary style was what?

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  • simple, easy to read, yet profound
    • can convey deep truths in simple language
  • syntax/grammar = simple, plain
  • vocab. info on different question, but note it
  • some of most vivid images and characters
89
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JN’s vocabulary was what?

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less extensive,

will repeat certain terms for emphasis

  • ex. for repeated words = love, truth, light, etc.
90
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JN’s content includes what?

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  • extended discourses/speeches of JC
    • vs individ. sayings or a collection of sayings
  • different geographical focus
  • different chronological ministry
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JN and the other gospels differ in what 2 things regarding Jesus’s ministry?

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  • chronology
    • length of Jesus’s ministry
      • SGs = 1 Passover mentioned; 1 trip to Jerusalem mentioned (as adult)
      • JN = 3 Passovers mentioned; 4 trips to Jerusalem mentioned (as adult)
  • geography
    • location of Jesus’s ministry
      • SGs = Galilee (North)
      • JN = Judea (South)
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JN’s content seems to do what with the material? Why?

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rearrange material

to fit theological purpose
ex. how disciples address JC, or Jesus’s renaming of Peter

*simply not as concerned with neatness*

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In JN’s content, he tries to do what w/the general picture?

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fill it out

ex. disciples - fishermen being followers of John the Baptist

94
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JN’s theological emphasis in chapter 1 shows what?

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  • JC in the beginning
    • as the source of life
      • Life = light
        • these and other words are often repeated
  • emphasis on LOGOS of God (vs BIRTH)
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JN’s theological emphasis is also on ______ w/Christ, and the ______ of Christ.

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  • Communion w/Christ
  • Person of Christ
    • “self-conscious identity” of JC
      • who He thinks He is
96
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JN’s theological emphasis on the person of Christ involves what kind of statements?

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the “I am…” statements

97
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JN’s style, content, and theological emphases create what kind of portrait of Christ?

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“a highly individualistic portrait of Christ”

effectively:

  • SGs prob. more careful in relaying JC’s exact words and actions
  • JN more creative in his arrangement and translation of JC’s words and actions
98
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How does JN’s gospel build off of his 2 definitions of “word” ?

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99
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The Scriptures are ‘spiritually inspired’. ‘Inspiration’ = ______ and _______

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Recollection

and

Application

100
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Gospels are really what?

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anonymous

101
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What 2 things do we look at to decide/analyze gospel authorship?

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  1. external evidence (what tradition says)
  2. internal evidence (what in-text says)
102
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Tradition says MK’s gospel was written by who?

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  • John Mark
    • cousin of Barnabbus
    • mentioned in Acts
  • early church tradition
    • originally theory by Papias
    • written in Rome from the preaching of Peter
103
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Internal evidence says what about MK’s gospel?

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  • written to Roman-Gentile audience
  • Mk 1.36, 16.7
    • Peter featured prominently and distinguished from other disciples
104
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Tradition says MT’s gospel was written by who?

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  • Matthew Levi
    • tax collector
    • disciple of Jesus
  • some fight this theory b/c of Markan Priority
    • why would an eye witness follow MK’s account?
105
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Internal evidence says what about MT’s gospel?

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  • groupings of 3
    • mathematical, tidy mindset
      • (like that of a tax collector)
  • more mention/emphasis of taxes
106
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Solutions to the issue of MT’s author being Matthew Levi and still following Markan Priority could be what?

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  • might as well use format already given
  • recognized Peter’s account being what MK recorded and so deferred to him
  • could be deferring to an early account (ex. Q)

etc.

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Tradition says LK’s gospel was written by who?

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  • doctor/physician
  • gentile
    • early convert of the Christian mission
  • missionary companion of Paul in Acts
  • native of Antioch, Syria (2nd largest city)
108
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Internal evidence says what about LK’s gospel/author?

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  • humanitarian concern
    • doctor would likely have this
  • written to cultured Greeks
    • reflects his knowledge/education
      • (so likely his home)
    • he was a gentile
109
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Tradition says JN’s gospel was written by who?

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  • John, son of Zebedee
    • the apostle
110
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Internal evidence shows us what about JN’s author?

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  • John 21:20, and 24
    • way of keeping anonymity
      • ex. other gospels Last Supper vs JN’s Last supper (again 21.20)
111
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How do we find approximate dating of the Synoptics?

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  • based on MK and Acts
    • Acts ends w/Paul on house arrest waiting for his trial in Rome, which can be verified
      • written somewhere around 63ad
    • Acts = Part II
      • LK = Part I
        • this means LK was written earlier than Acts (63), so LK prob. around 61-62ad
    • Mkn Priority sets MK even earlier than LK in 61-62, so MK supposed around 60ad
  • so… MT could be from 60-70ad
    • near destruction of Jerusalem?
112
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How do we find approximate dating of JN?

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  • different time = new audience, different style, new context, etc.
  • has benefit of seeing the synoptics
  • dated to 90ad
113
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In summary of the canonical gospels, what are the stages of transmission?

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114
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Why do the canonical gospels get written down by stage 4 of transmission? What are 4ish possible ‘occasion(s)’ that suddenly made records necessary?

A
  • deaths of witnesses
    • = external pressure
  • growth of religion
    • = written down info/records/law is easier
  • prevent heresy/false teaching
    • = internal pressure
  • realization that Christ may not come back in their lifetime
    • need = for future generations
115
Q

What are 3 differences in gospel accounts? 3 similarities?

A

3 differences:

  • each writer has own account and distinct styles for varied audiences
  • not to be understood as everything Jesus ever said or did
  • they’re ‘interpretive portraits of Jesus’

3 similarities:

  • same story/person/event
  • not imaginative accounts; based on history
  • some borrowing of information seems to be apparent (some dependence)
116
Q

summary of differences between synoptic gospels and JN

A

see image

117
Q

What are the 3 levels of understanding gospel material (by our current, ‘looking back’ pov…not chronologically/realistically)?

A
  1. purpose of the evangelist – theological agenda
  2. function of the oral tradition in the early church
  3. historical level of the early life of Jesus – His words and deeds

*realistic is reverse*

118
Q

What are the earliest written sources of the NT, and which are acquainted w/main features of life and teaching of JC?

A

The Letters of Paul

written between 50s-60s ad

119
Q

Paul’s Letters (PL for Paul) make allusions to what?

A

Jesus’s sayings

120
Q

PL is careful to distinguish what?

A

distinguishes Jesus sayings from his own (as PL)

ex. 1 Cor. 7:10-12 and 11: 23-25 show Apostolic oral influence/teaching

121
Q

The Apocryphal Gospels (non-canonical ones) are all what?

A

pseudographical

*ex. (Gospel/) Book of Thomas = collection of 100 sayings of JC …some are same as Canonicals, most are not

122
Q

Apocryphal Gospels (non-canonical) date back to what age?

A
  • Post - apostolic age
    • 100s - 200s ad (2nd and 3rd cent)
      • so AFTER 1st cent
        • (when canonicals written)
123
Q

What are 2 main purposes of the Apocryphal gospels?

A
  • very large reason/portion = heresy
    • provided support of heretical ideas
      • put one’s words in Jesus mouth
  • several written just to satisfy curiosity
    • for instance, about gaps in ages of Jesus life
    • some people just speculating
      • essentially, curiosity leads to speculation leads to fabrication
124
Q

What are 2 examples of Aprocyphal works written more to satisfy curiosity than support heresy?

A
  • Protoevangelium of James
    • ​is all about Mary
  • Infancy Story of Thomas
    • about JC as a young boy
125
Q

“Protoevangelium” = what?

A

Proto = before —–

evangelium = Gospel = good news

…so before the Good News

126
Q

What are the 3 points of significance of reading Apocryphal gospels?

A
  • shows real cases/tries of heresy
  • indirectly points to standards/criteria for inclusion in NT
  • shows gullability of some readers
127
Q

What are the 4 standards/criteria for inclusion of a gospel in the NT?

A
  1. Apostolicity
  2. Antiguity
  3. Liturgical use
  4. Rule of Faith
128
Q

What does Apostolicity mean or ask as a standard for gospel inclusion in NT?

A
  • Was the book written by an apostle?
    • “apostle” in NT terminology = 1 sent by JC
129
Q

What does Antiguity mean or ask as a standard for gospel inclusion in NT?

A
  • Is it old enough to have been written by an apostle?
130
Q

What does Liturgical Use mean or ask as a standard for gospel inclusion in NT?

A
  • Has the church valued and used it in context of worship?
131
Q

What does Rule of Faith mean or ask as a standard for gospel inclusion in NT?

A
  • Does it have creed-like statements?
    • If so, is the content in line w/oral apostolic tradition?
132
Q

What are 4 forms of JC’s teaching?

A
  1. Picturesque Speech
  2. Puns
  3. Proverbs
  4. Poetry
133
Q

What are 3 tributes of JC’s “picturesque” speech?

A
  1. colorful language
  2. extreme statements
  3. sharp contrasts
  • ex. is MT 7:3-5
134
Q

What is JC’s play on words in JN 3:8?

A

use of Pneuma (Greek) and Ruach (Aramaic) to refer to ‘wind, breath, spirit’

135
Q

What is JC’s play on words in Matthew 23:24?

A

Gnat (Qalma) vs Camel (Qamlo) through ‘eye of needle’

136
Q

What is JC’s play o nwords in Matthew 16:17-18?

A

Simon –> Peter “on this rock…”

137
Q

JC’s Proverbs only emphasized what?

A

one side of a truth

**ex: Prov. 26:4 vs 26:5

138
Q

JC’s proverbs conveyed ____ not ____?

A

principals not laws

139
Q

How does Hebrew poetry (of JC) achieve rhythm?

A

by echoing or contrasting statements

140
Q

John has ____ # of parables, but many _____.

A

0 parables, many allegories

141
Q

How many parables are just in the synoptics?

A

60

142
Q

What are the 3 types of parallelism in JC’s poetry?

A
  1. synonymous parallelism
  2. antithetic parallelism
  3. step parallelism
143
Q

What are the 2 basic functions of JC’s parables?

A
  1. ethical
  2. theological
144
Q

What is an example of an ethical parable?

A

LK 10: 29-35 = Good Samaritan

145
Q

What is an example of a theological parable?

A

MT 20:1-16 = Laborers in the Vineyard

146
Q

How do you tell the difference between ethical and theological parables?

A

CIE = Context Is Everything

147
Q

JC’s teaching concerning God is P____ vs S_____.

A

Proclamation vs Speculation

148
Q

JC’s preaching style paints him as a what?

A

OT Prophet

149
Q

What is the ‘argument from silence’ ?

A

not speaking on a subject does NOT mean there is no opinion (for ex. JC doesn’t address idolatry, homosexualism, monotheism…but he wouldn’t be indifferent)

150
Q

What is the context of JC’s preaching?

A

Jewish, multiple audiences

151
Q

JC proclaims God in what terms?

A

relational / personal… ex. = how God acts, what He says “God is love.” and “Our Father” = Abba, a term of endearment [rabbis would have likely used more formal Abbi if it came up]

152
Q

What is the Dual Aspect taught by JC about the Kingdom of God (Duality is also in OT)?

A
  • Present
    • He IS King
  • Future
    • There is a future kingdom we WILL see
      • ex. The Lord’s Prayer
153
Q

JC presupposes/calls for ________ to God

A

obedience

154
Q

JC calls for followers to do what with the Kingdom?

A

have it as a PRIORITY

155
Q

JC’s teaching concerning Himself is much more _____ and _______.

A

veiled and indirect

156
Q

What does “anointed” mean?

A

Christos

157
Q

What is oil a symbol of? over the head?

A

Holy Spirit, over head = anointing of Holy Spirit on you

158
Q

Who were the people anointed w/oil in culture or OT?

A

Prophets, Priests, and Kings

159
Q

What is the Messianic Secret?

A

JC basically keeps it on the down low = no press/calling card … NO “Hi I’m Jesus the Messiah”

160
Q

Why keep truth a Messianic secret?

A

**misconception of Messiah in society = expectectations of military leader, king, etc.

*bandwagon followers

**ex. of JC’s humility

161
Q

What term/phrase does JC constantly use in reference to Himself? His preferred term?

A

“Son of Man”

162
Q

What are the 3 contexts of JC’s use of “Son of Man” phrase?

A
  1. Public (in context of public ministry)
  2. Future (identifying as fulfillment of Daniel 7)
  3. Suffering and Death (in context of His approaching ‘end’)
163
Q

Why does JC like son of man term?

A
  • flexibility
  • HE shapes the use of the term
    • somewhat paradoxical w/duality
      • speaks of Present and Coming Glory
164
Q

What is the identifiable term used that is JC’s actual claim to divine status?

A

“Son of God”

165
Q

JN’s usage of Son of God has it as a what?

A

very strong emphasis

166
Q

JN says Jesus is what?

A

unique; no other Sons

167
Q

JN has “I am” sayings and thus uses what formula?

A

Theophonic (God-appearance)

168
Q

What does the Son of God phrase do for Jewish audience?

A

deliberately connects ‘divine’ dots

169
Q

SynGosp use of Son of God phrase = what?

A

less than JN, but still there (over a dozen) … just subtler

170
Q

What is a less obvious claim to divine status, esp. in SGs?

A

JC’s use of “Amen” … “Amen” = ‘truth’ or ‘verily’ … no one besides JC ever prefaced prayers w/this

171
Q

People were amazed with JC’s preaching why?

A

He spoke w/authority

172
Q

What is Christology?

A

pertaining to Christ

173
Q

Gospels have a “_____ view” of JC

A

exalted

174
Q

Summary of JC’s life and claims could be Mere Christianity quote.

A

“Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord of all.” paraphrase

175
Q

There is no better evidence for JC making the Claim than what?

A
  • The way that He died
    • highest political and highest religiously moral groups falsely and illegally put JC to death
      • what else could make them do this?
176
Q

JC had a very realistic view of all men being what?

A

sinners

177
Q

JC’s teaching involved both sins of C______ and O______.

A

Commission (sins you commit) and Omission (things, often good, you fail to do when you know you should)

178
Q

What is the whole point of JC addressing God’s high standard against sin?

A

Ultimately only God can stand up/fulfill the need; not by your power, but by His can one succeed/live/find grace

179
Q

JC’s development of spiritual life focuses on what kind of attitude?

A

inward ; aligning ourselves w/God

180
Q

What is the sum of the ethical demands of Jesus?

A

Golden Rule

181
Q

What is unique about JC’s Golden Rule?

A

It’s positive! All others are in the negative form (don’t do what you don’t want done)

182
Q

JC’s proverbs are not to be taken as legal rules, but rules of what?

A

conduct

183
Q

JC’s teaching is on P____ not P_____

A

Principles not precepts (“rules”)

184
Q

2 Rabbinical schools of thought = S_____ and H_____ believed what about marriage? How did JC reply?

A
  • Shammai = indecency = unfaithfulness
  • Hillel = indecency = anything she does wrong
  • Jesus = YOU GUYS MISS THE WHOLE POINT OF MAWAGE = contrasts legal code w/God’s purpose
185
Q

Reward for doing God’s will = ?

A

fulfillment (remember beatitude, treasures in Heaven)

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