Palestine during Jesus' Time
What empire ruled over Palestine during Jesus’ time?
Roman Empire
What was the primary purpose of the Temple in Jerusalem?
Sacrificial offerings
Who were strict observers of the Jewish law and believed in both the written and oral traditions?
Pharisees
Which prophet spoke of the "suffering servant" who would save the people through suffering?
Isaiah
Where can we experience Jesus today in Catholic worship?
In the Eucharist
What were the two major regions of Palestine during Jesus’ time?
Judea and Galilee
What were synagogues used for in Jewish life?
Worship, religious instruction, prayer, and legal decisions
Which group only accepted the written law and did not believe in the resurrection of the dead?
Sadducees
What kind of Messiah did many Jews expect during Roman oppression?
A military leader who would overthrow the Romans
What important prayer did Jesus teach His disciples?
The Lord's Prayer
What was the primary religion in Palestine during Jesus’ time?
Judaism
What prayer did Jews recite at dawn and nightfall?
The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)
Who were considered public sinners because they collected taxes for the Roman government?
Tax collectors
What did the Pharisees expect the Messiah to be like?
A prophet or teacher who would enforce strict adherence to the law
How can we encounter Jesus in the Scriptures?
By reading and reflecting on His teachings
What was the atmosphere like in Palestine during Jesus’ time?
Tense, due to Roman rule and religious/political conflicts
What Jewish festival celebrates liberation from Egypt?
Passover
Who were Jewish revolutionaries that sought to overthrow Roman rule by force?
Zealots
How did Jesus fulfill the role of the Messiah?
Through love, sacrifice, and the salvation of the whole world
What does the "Good Samaritan" parable teach us?
To show compassion and love, even to those we consider enemies
What was the historical division of Canaan before the Roman period?
Into Israel and Judah
What is the Torah?
The Law, the first five books of the Old Testament
Which group of people was despised by Jews but used by Jesus in a parable to teach about compassion?
Samaritans
What title is given to Jesus as the Savior of the world?
The Christ
How does Jesus continue to be present in the world today?
Through the Scriptures, the Eucharist, prayer, and acts of love and service