Ancient Context & Early Christianity
This belief set the Hebrews apart from other ancient groups.
What is monotheism?
This word describes the trust in what God has revealed, even without proof.
What is faith?
The sacred text of Judaism.
What is the Torah?
Greek word for self-giving love.
What is agape?
This word means to become flesh.
What is incarnation?
Jewish group wanted violent rebellion against Roman rule
Who are the Zealots?
Christians called to do these three things when tested in their faith.
What is trust God, love others, and confront evil with good?
Belief in many gods.
What is polytheism?
The love between friends (i.e. Buzz Lightyear and Woody).
What is philia?
The suspected age of Mary at the time of the birth of Jesus (Answer must be between two numbers).
What is between 13–16 years old?
Roman method of execution used for rebels like Jesus.
What is crucifixion?
The name for people like St. Oscar Romero who die for their faith?
What are martyrs?
This religion believes in reincarnation and the eightfold paths.
What is Buddhism?
St. Patrick used this to explain the Trinity.
What is a shamrock?
The job Jesus most likely worked during his life.
What is a stonemason?
Jewish group rejected belief in the resurrection.
Who are the Sadducees?
According to David Foster Wallace, this is how we break free from the “natural default setting”.
What is choosing to see others and live with awareness and love?
What is agnostics are unsure, atheists deny God’s existence?
This saint described the Holy Trinity as lover, beloved, and love.
Who is St. Augustine?
The name for Jesus’ famous teaching that includes “Blessed are the peacemakers”.
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
This council declared Jesus is one person with two natures.
What is the Council of Ephesus?
This member of the Holy Trinity is known as the Sanctifier.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
These three monotheistic religions share a covenant with Abraham.
What are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
This word describes the divine nature shared by the Father, Son, and Spirit.
What is substance?
“Let it be done to me according to your word”.
What is Mary’s response to the angel’s invitation, also called her “fiat”.