Glossary
A god of the Philistines, possibly meaning "fish"
Who is Dagon?
This gospel writer describes how Judas committed suicide, i.e. "...and hanged himself."
Who is Matthew?
Roman emperor during Jesus earthly ministry
Who was Tiberius Caesar?
True or False: At the time of Jesus arrest, there was no charge against him.
What is True?
This gave Peter away on the night of Jesus trial.
What is his (Galilean) accent/dialect?
A group of Greek Cities, originally made up of ten cities
What is a Decapolis?
This Bible writer describes the results of Judas suicide., i.e., "falling headfirst, his body burst open"
Who is Luke?
Roman governor of Judea who ordered the execution of Jesus.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
Judas betrayed Jesus for this amount of money.
What is 30 pieces of silver?
This apostle is believed to have been the only Judean one. The rest were Galileans.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
The only day of the year on which the high priest went into the Most Holy
What is the Day of Atonement?
Only this Gospel writer adds the detail that the rooster crowed a second time.
Who is Mark?
This high priest, appointed by the Romans, held his office longer than any of his immediate predecessors, from circa 18CE - circa 36CE.
This man "found no crime" in Jesus but acceded to the wishes of the Jews and had him executed.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
The Caesars were from this country, also Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea.
What is Rome?
A Persian gold coin weighing 8.4 g (0.27 oz t)
What is a Daric?
Only this Gospel writer states specifically that Jesus was led to Annas, high priest emeritus.
Who is John?
This ruler ordered the slaughter of children 2 years and under in an attempt to kill Jesus.
Who is Herod the Great?
Jesus was falsely charged with these two crimes:
What is sedition and blasphemy?
Although born in Bethlehem of Judea, Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a city in this district. He was not Judean.
What is Galilee/Galilean?
The last star to rise on the eastern horizon before the sun appears, heralding the dawn of a new day
What is a Daystar?
Only he reports that Jesus was brought before Herod
Who is Luke?
Pilate sent Jesus to this district ruler (tetracrch) who ruled over Galilee and Perea and he sent Jesus back to Pilate.
Who was Herod Antipas?
Barabbas was freed in place of Jesus although he committed these three crimes:
What is robbery, sedition, and murder?
The Herods' were Edomites, (Gr. Idumeans) tracing their roots back to this man.
Who is Esau (Edom)?