Lesson 5- Martyrs
What does the word Martyr mean?
Wittness
Where was Josephus born?
Judea
In the Book of Acts, Peter and John healed a lame name where?
The Beautiful Gate of the Temple
What helped Paul get out of being punished for a crime without having a trial?
Being a Roman Citizen
In this class, what do we do on Mondays?
Read
Who were the first people to persecute Christians to the point of death?
The Jews
Which sect of Judaism did Josephus join?
Pharisees
What is a Gentile?
A person who is not of Jewish ancestory
How old was Nero when he took the throne?
16
In this class, what do we do on Fridays?
Activity
A widow names ______ and her 7 sons perished for their faith.
Symphorosa
What is the dispersion of Jewish people to other countries called?
Jewish Diaspora
What is the other name of Saul?
Paul
What was Nero's favorite Greek sport?
Chariot Racing
When was Jesus really born, historians assumed he was born at year 1, but what year was it closer to?
4 BC
What was the first name of the man ______ Martyr.
Justin
Who did Josephus befriend in prison?
Vespsian
What is blasphemy?
Cursing God or claiming to have the qualities of God.
What rumor was started because of the sacrament of communion?
Cannibalism
List the events in order (like a timeline):
72 A.D., Jesus's birth, and 12 B.C., 50 B.C., 18 A.D.
50 BC, 12 BC, Jesus's Birth, 18 AD, 72 AD
What would the common people of Rome chant under the rule of Marcus Aurelius?
"The Christians to the lions!"
What is the history book of Josephus named?
The Works of Josephus
What type of Je was Saul?
Pharisee
Where was Paul allowed to teach because he was Jewish?
Synagogues
Who is the author of the textbook?
Linda Lacour Hobar