Religion
Scribes
Jewish scholars and teachers of the Law.
Hebrews
The ancient people of Israel, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Evangelists
The authors of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Preexistent
The belief that Christ existed before his incarnation.
Misunderstandings
Instances in the Gospels where characters fail to comprehend Jesus' true identity or message.
Essenes
A Jewish sect known for their ascetic lifestyle and communal living.
Israelites
The descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who formed the twelve tribes.
4 stages of Gospel development
The process of how the Gospels were formed: Historical, Preaching, Writing, Editing.
Christology
The study of the nature and work of Christ.
Dualisms
Contrasting pairs of concepts, such as light vs. darkness, often found in biblical texts.
Levites
Members of the tribe of Levi, responsible for religious duties in the Temple.
Jews
The descendants of the ancient Hebrews and practitioners of Judaism.
Synoptic Gospels
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share similar content and structure.
High Christology
A perspective that emphasizes the divinity of Christ.
Advocate
One who speaks on behalf of another; in Christian theology, often refers to the Holy Spirit.
Samaritans
A group of people in ancient Israel with distinct religious beliefs and practices, often in conflict with Jews.
Messianic expectation
The belief in a coming Messiah who would deliver and redeem the people.
Quelle/ Q Source
A hypothetical written source for the sayings of Jesus, proposed to explain the similarities in the Synoptic Gospels.
Low Christology
A perspective that emphasizes the humanity of Christ.
Paraclete
A term used to describe the Holy Spirit as a comforter and helper.
Zealots
A political movement in first-century Judaism that sought to overthrow Roman rule.
Parousia
The second coming of Christ at the end of time.
Logos
The Word of God, often associated with Christ in the Gospel of John.
Signs
Miraculous events that point to a deeper spiritual truth, especially in the Gospel of John.
Incarnation
The belief that God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.