Historical Evidence for Jesus
What is the definition of Canon?
the official list of inspired books of the Bible
What does source criticism study?
Source criticism looks at the different sources that writers used to create a biblical text.
What are the three stages in the formation of the New Testament?
The public life and teaching of Jesus, oral tradition and preaching by the Apostles, and the writing of the Gospels along with other New Testament books.
What are the three criteria for recognizing biblical books?
Apostolic origin, acceptance, and conformity of the faith
Who spoke about Pontius Pilate?
Taticus
Who was emperor when Jesus was born?
Roman Emperor Augustus
Why do scholars use historical criticism?
Scholars use historical criticism to understand the history, culture, and events during the time the Bible was written.
Why did the first generation of Christians share the Gospel orally instead of writing it down?
They believed Jesus would return soon, encouraging and motivating them to preach the Gospel and prepare for his return.
What is the Greek translation of the Old Testament?
The Septuagint
Who was Pliney the Younger?
Prolific letter writer in Ancient Rome
How many books are in the New Testament?
27 books
What does form criticism look for in the Bible?
Form criticism looks at different types of writing, such as stories, prayers, parables, and songs.
What does the word kerygma mean?
Kerygma is a Greek word meaning “preaching"
How was the New Covenant established?
Through Jesus Christ
Who did Suetonius expel and from where?
Jews from Rome
what does Pentateuch mean?
5 books
What does redaction criticism study?
Redaction criticism studies how biblical writers edited and organized information to share a specific message.
Why did the early Church need to write down the Gospels?
Jesus was not returning as quickly as expected, eyewitnesses were dying, and false teachings were spreading.
What are the first five books of the book of the bible called?
The Pentateuch
Who commanded the Jewish forces in the First Jewish Revolt
Josephus
5 What does new convent mean?
agreement, testament or climax of salvation history
What is the goal of textual criticism?
Textual criticism compares different copies of biblical texts to find the most accurate version of the original writing.
What is the Didache, and what was it used for?
The Didache was an early Christian writing
Why did the Church establish the biblical canon?
to identify inspired scripture
What is the Babylonian Talmund?
A collection of Jewish teachings written by Rabbis in ancient Babylonian