The Christian Scriptures
Four main collections of books
Three worlds of the text
Social and Cultural Context
Four Gospels
100

How many books make up the Christian Scriptures?

27 books

100

What does Gospel translate to in English?

Good News 

100

Which text is this:

  • Who wrote the text?
  • Who was the intended audience?
  • What was life like at the time?
  • What roles and responsibilities did people have?

The World BEHIND the text

100

Give 3 examples of people from the lower class

poor, uneducated, slaves, widows, prostitutes, disabled

100

Who was Mark's audience?

Gentile/Roman Christians

Living in Rome under threat of persecution

200

Name 6 books of the Christian Scriptures

May include: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts of the Apostles, Book of Revelation, all the letters

200

Name the 3 Synoptic writers

Matthew Mark Luke

200

This world of the text includes:

  • What type of text is this?
  • What are the literary features?
  • What is the purpose of the text?
  • What is happening in the text?
  • How does the author use the text to challenge our thinking?

The World OF/WITHIN the text

200

Give 3 types of people who may be considered Pure in Jewish tradition

Pure (clean)

Righteous

Male

Rich/Wealthy

Jewish

Healthy/Well/Whole

200

Luke's portrait of Jesus was that of:

Son of Man, Focus on events in Jesu’s life that show his humanity. Shows Jesus’ care and concern for all people- of all nations, social class, race etc.

300

How many different authors wrote the Christian Scriptures?

8 (6 Apostles and 2 Disciples)

300

Who wrote the Book of Revelation?

John

300

This world of the text assists HOW CAN CHRISTIANS APPLY THE MEANING OF THIS TEXT TO THEIR LIVES TODAY?

The World IN FRONT of the text

300

Give 3 characteristics of people who may be considered impure (unclean)

Impure (unclean)

Outcasts/sinners

Female

Poor

Gentile= non-Jew

Sick/Ill/diseased/disabled

300

Who wrote their Gospel last out of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John?

John (90-100CE)

400

Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?

Luke

400

Identify 2 things included in the Acts of the Apostles 

Tells of the preaching and actions of the Apostles

Includes the foundation and establishment of the Churches of Palestine and Syria

In the early Church an apostle was someone belonging to the first generation of Christians. This included the original twelve disciples of Jesus.

Gives an account of the early formation of the Christian Church

400

This world of the text includes:

  • What is the message of this text?
  • What meaning does this text have for people today?
  • How does this text challenge our everyday experiences?
  • What does the Church say about the meaning of this text?

The World IN FRONT of the text

400

Who kicked out the Jews from 1st century Palestine?

Romans

400

Who's Gospel depicts Jesus as the Suffering Servant?

Mark

500

What is the name given to the criteria used to decide what writings would make up the Christian Scriptures.

Canon

500

What are considered to be the 4 main collections of books?

Gospels, Letters/Epistles, Acts of the Apostles, Book of Revelation


500

The World BEHIND the text should consider people of which time period and place?

1st Century Palestine

500

What does gentile mean in the Bible?

any and every person of non-Jewish heritage

500

Christian historians estimate Mary was how old when Jesus was born?

15-16 years old 

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