Historical Jesus: Who Was He?
Miracles and Divinity: Fact or Faith?
The Gospel Story
Vocabulary
100

Understand Jesus within the context of the time: the Roman occupation of Judea, Jewish religious movements, and social conditions.

Historical Jesus

100

This is a miracle attributed to the biblical Jesus, not recognized by most scholars studying the historical Jesus. Hint his apostles were in a boat, but he was not.

What is walking on water?

100

This gospel, along with Matthew, mentions the virgin birth of Jesus

What is Luke?

100

The state of being divine or god-like, which Jesus is believed to possess.

Divinity

200

This role best describes Jesus' main identity in the historical context of first-century Judea.

What is a Jewish preacher and teacher?

200

The historical Jesus is seen primarily as a human, while the biblical Jesus is depicted as this.

What is the divine Son of God?

200

In the New Testament, the birth of Jesus is foretold by this prophet.

Who is Isaiah?

200

The figure of Jesus as understood through historical research, focusing on his life and context.

Historical Jesus

300

The historical Jesus is known for his interactions with this group of people, often marginalized in society.

Who are the poor, sinners, women, and outcasts?

300

The biblical Jesus is said to have performed this miracle at a wedding, turning water into this beverage.

wine

300

Jesus' birth is marked by a humble setting in this location, as depicted in the Gospel of Luke.

What is a manger?

300

The portrayal of Jesus in Christian scriptures, particularly the New Testament, where He is depicted as divine.

Biblical Jesus

400

The historical Jesus is widely agreed to have been subjected to this event, a fact supported by most historians.

What is the crucifixion?

400

This event in the life of the biblical Jesus symbolizes victory over death and is central to Christian theology.

What is the resurrection?

400

The angel proclaimed that this name should be given to the child born to Mary.

What is Jesus?

400

The execution of Jesus by being nailed to a cross.

Crucifixion

500

Beliefs about the end of the world or ultimate destiny of humanity.

Eschatological

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