Vocab Chapter 12

Question 1

Phrase meaning “exact words”, in reference to the fact that in most cases we do not have the exact words of Jesus

Answer 1

Ipsissima verba

Question 2

Two similar episodes, sometimes in the same Gospel, which some critics claim arose from the same original story

Answer 2

Doublets

Question 3

The question of where the responsibility lies for demonstrating the authenticity of the sayings and actions of Jesus. Should one first assume historicity or nonhistoricity?

Answer 3

Burden of proof

Question 4

The ideas prevalent in a particular time and place; in this case referring to the political and religious climate of first-century Palestine

Answer 4

Zeitgeist (“spirit of the times”)

Question 5

Phrase meaning “authentic voice”, in reference to the fact that in most cases we do not have the exact words of Jesus but rather his authentic voice

Answer 5

Ipsissima vox