Luke
According to Barton, when and where was Luke's gospel written?
Around 60CE in Caesarea
Where do you find Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2 :25-32) in Luke's gospel ?
In the beginning of his gospel.
Is the Dead Sea closer to Nazarath or Jerusalem?
Jerusalem
Name 4 literary styles studied in class.
Parables, myths, call stories & canticles
What 3 items can you bring to the SAC?
Bible, Barton & A3 prepared sheet
Who was Luke?
Historian, friend of Paul, Doctor, Gentile Christian
What events come before Nunc Dim in GAL >
The birth of Jesus, Mary & Joseph bringing Baby Jesus to the temple.
Name two groups of people who lived in Jesus time
Romans, temple people, gentiles, zealots Pharisees, lawyers, scribes, Samaritans
Name 3 characteristics of a miracle
setting, rebuke, intervention, result and response
Name the 4 stages of an exegesis in correct order
context-background- literary characteristics- meaning
How many books in Luke's gospel?
24
How does 'knowing the custom of the law' explain Mary & Joseph's visit to the temple
Customary to bring a new born child to the temple
What was the Messianic Expectation
The belief of the coming of a Messiah to be a king, of royal blood who would lead them to victory over their enemies.
What is the purpose of a call story?
To show the measure of trust to give to God
Name 2 types of miracles and give an example of one
exorcism, healing, power over nature , restoration
Describe the structure of Luke's gospel
A well ordered account
Name another book that this canticle can be linked to?
Isaiah -fullfillment, Exodus-laws Leviticus - sacrifice
What created tension between the Romans and the Jews in Jesus times ?
Pagan beliefs, Gentiles, harsh taxes,
What is the purpose of miracles?
To show the power and authority of God
Explain the idea of ethical responsibility and give an example
Challenged people to act like Jesus Love one another
What is one of Luke's key themes in his gospel
Jesus for all, Jesus as fullfillment of the prophecy and 2 others
Give some context about Luke's world
Greco Roman world - Christian Gentiles- greek speaking
Explain how the Torah impacted the life of Jewish people
613 laws that affected every aspect of their lives
Explain the meaning behind the parable of the lost coin
If people stray from the fold God will always welcome them back if they repent
What is the name of hte system where you became an outcast if you did not follow the law,
Honour and shame