Facts
which Gospel is the shortest?
Mark
When was Gospel of Matthew written?
AD 80s
Which Gospel was written first?
Mark
Gnostics
a term to describe adherents to variety of pre- and early Christian heresies that taught that salvation rests on secret knowledge
Jesus emotions Mark vs Matthew
Mark --> Jesus was angry and passionate
Matthew --> often deleted
What was Mark and Matthews occupation's?
Mark was a peasant farmer, and Matthew was a tax collector
Who was Matthews audience?
Jewish christians
Who was Marks audience?
Gentiles
Gentiles
person who is not jewish
Jesus questioning Mark vs Matthew
Matthew --> already knew the answers
Why are Matthew, Mark and Luke called synoptic Gospels ?
They can be compared side by side, and share similar stories
How many verses did Matthew use from Mark?
600 of 660 verses
When was the Gospel of Mark written?
66-70AD
What is "Q"
An abbreviation for Quelle (source). This name is given to hypothetical sources, written and oral, thought to be used by Matthew and Luke in composition of their gospels.
Evil sprits Mark vs Matthew
Mark ---> Evil spirits listened immediately but were loud when they left
Matthew --> left immediately but were led by the Holy Spirit to be tested
Why was Jesus the New Moses?
King Herod tried to kill Jesus, killed all babies
Moses is author of Penetutuch, Jesus has 5 people parallel
4 examples of how Matthew helps his largely Jewish-Christian readers understand that Jesus was the Messiah?
- Jesus fulfils the Old Testament prophecies
- Genealogy tracing Jesus back
- Jesus is a new Moses
- Jesus is the king of the Jews, saviour for all
what language did Mark write in?
Greek, Aramaic and some latin
Eschatological
Term having to do with the end times or the "last things" (Death, resurrection, judgement, Heaven, hell, etc)
desert temtations Mark vs Matthew
Mark --> "driven" by the Holy Spirit
Matthew --> lead by the Holy Spirit
Why did the author of Matthew delete Marks explanation about Jewish customs?
Matthews audience avidly knew about the Jewish customs, they were jewish christians
What was Matthews gospel intended to help?
To help Jewish Christians understand the jewish roots of their faith
What are the two main parts of Marks gospel?
introduction and the passion narrative
Papyrus
a type of paper made from reeds found in the delta of the Nile River
Jesus humanity Mark vs Matthew
Mark -->lon eliness and alienation
Matthew --> not mentioned