First Century Judaism
The location of the ancient Jewish temple to Yahweh.
What is Jerusalem?
the "good news"
What is gospel?
the Christian holiday commemorating Christ’s resurrection three days after his death on a cross
What is Easter?
an authorized list, especially a list of inspired books or sacred writings such as the New Testament
What is a canon?
means "right belief"
the Gospels that are the primary source for knowing about Jesus' life, preaching, and miracles; they are "seen together"
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
the Christian rite of initiation
What is baptism?
universal, or for all people
What is catholic?
the process of forming a canon
What is canonization?
the first five books of the Bible, known also as the Five Books of Moses or the Pentateuch, containing instructions for the entire range of Jewish life
What is the Torah?
a puzzling comparison story; Jesus used them to describe the coming kingdom or reign of God
What is a parable?
the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew term "messiah," meaning "anointed one"
What is Christ?
a formal and authoritative statement of beliefs
That is a creed?
refers to the disciples chosen by Jesus as primary witnesses who become the first Christian missionaries and founders of churches
Who are the apostles?
the belief that Jesus’ teachings and temporal authority were passed to the first apostles and to an unbroken lineage of bishops
What is apostolic succession?
the belief that the destruction that signals the end of the present age is imminent
What is apocalypticism?
the holiday commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit to the apostles, resulting in the ability to speak in unfamiliar languages and heal the sick
What is Pentecost?