Opponents and Roman Authority
In the show, this Pharisee is out to expose Jesus as a "false prophet."
Who is Schmuel?
This group is concerned with interpretation of, adherance to, and enforcement of the Torah.
Who are the Pharisees?
This Gospel was written by a former tax collector.
What is the Gospel according to Matthew?
He baptized people here.
What is the Jordan River?
This was a religious center where people studied and heard Torah.
What is a synagogue?
In The Chosen, this Roman Centurion once protected Matthew and later will become his friend.
Who is Gaius?
This group is ready to kick the Romans out now, by any means necessary, including assassination.
Who are the Zealots?
This Gospel was written by a doctor
What is the Gospel according to Luke?
This was his diet.
What is locusts and wild honey?
The oils used for both food and for anointing are made out of these.
What are olives?
In the show, he is the Roman Praetor of Galilee who seeks to maintain Roman order and protect his reputation
Who is Quintus?
This group maintains a lofty position, as they have the responsiblity of maintaining the Temple. They also have a working relationship with Rome that helps them maintain their privilege and wealth.
Who are the Sadducees?
This Gospel was written by the beloved Disciple.
What is the Gospel according to John.
His clothes were made out of this.
What is Camel hair?
The sign of the Old Covenant, required of every male Jew.
What is circumcision?
In The Chosen, this newly introduced character serves as a secret police for Rome.
Who is Atticus?
This separatist group lived in community to maintain purity of the group as they awaited what they thought was the imminent coming of the Messiah?
Who are the Essenes?
This Gospel was written by the author of the Acts of the Apostles.
What is the Gospel according to Luke?
This woman was his mother.
Who is St. Elizabeth?
This would prevent someone from participating society and ritual worship. I'm looking for the general term, not specific.
What is being unclean?
The Roman governor of Judea during the time of Jesus' ministry
Who was Pontius Pilate?
This group will eventually be the reason the Romans surround Jerusalem, destroying it and the Temple.
Who are the Zealots?
This is the shortest Gospel, and it also probably the first one written.
What is the Gospel according to Mark?
This man was his father.
Who is Zechariah?
This was the center of all Jewish life. Sacrifices could only take place here.
What is the Temple?