Infancy Narrative
two books of the bible that contain the stories of Jesus' birth
Matthew and Luke
act by which evil is driven out of the person it possesses
exorcism
found in Matthew's Sermon on the Mount; summarize Jesus' vision of the Kingdom of God; means "blessed"
Beatitude
means "anointed one" - the Messiah
Christ
means "one who is sent" - they fulfill the Tribes of Israel
Apostle
town where Jesus was born
Bethlehem
someone who taught those who apprenticed under him
rabbi
means "rule or standard"; authoritative list of books that make up the bible
canon
the meal of remembrance Jesus was celebrating with his apostles
Passover
overemphasis on rules and regulations; tended to dominate many Jews during the time of Jesus
legalism
town where Jesus was raised
Nazareth
the fulfillment of the Paschal Lamb at the Passover
Jesus
title given to the authors of the Gospels - they proclaimed the good news of Jesus
evangelists
Who, ultimately, was responsible for the death of Jesus?
all of us - because of humanities sin
Isaiah prophesied that the savior would bear all of humanities sins, be led to the slaughter like a lamb and utter not a word in his defense - this is known as the ....
suffering servant
rebuilt by Herod the Great; the center of life for Jews; where Jesus was presented 8 days after his birth
Temple
What type of miracle was Jesus walking on water
nature miracle
Jesus compared Himself to another object; distinct to John's gospel; connects him to YAHWEH
I AM statements
governing body of ancient Jews
Sanhedrin
Matthew wrote to what population?
Jewish Christians
Where did the Holy Family flee when Herod wanted to kill all infant boys?
Egypt
Type of miracle when Jesus brings back Lazarus from the dead
restoration of life
a special form of storytelling used by Jesus in the synoptic gospels
parables
the birthday of the Church; when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles and Mary
Pentecost
Life of Jesus
oral tradition
written tradiiton
Canon approved at Councils in late 300's