bible basics
what are the 4 ways to interpret the bible
literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical
What are the 3 synoptic gospels
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
What is a parable?
A vivid story that tells of a religious truth
What is the mission statement of the Gospel of Luke?
to bring glad tidings to the poor
when was the gospel of john written
ad 90
what's the difference allegorical and anagogical
Anagogical is about how we can get into heaven, allegorical is about a moral meaning
what does it mean to be synoptic gospels?
They are all based on Mark's gospel, using similar wording and use a similar chronological order using the same sources
How did people react to parables in Mark's gospel?
they were confused because they were supposed to think and reflect.
Who does Theophilus represent?
One who loves God
What's the symbol of the gospel of john
eagle because the messages fly over our head
what does it mean for the bible to be inerrant
the bible is free of error
how do we know that Mark's gospel is first
all the other gospels are based on his as he excludes information that is in others
What is a Passion Narrative?
the suffering, arrest, trial, crucifixion, and death of Jesus in all 4 gospels
What is the infancy narrative for Luke's Gospel like?
its viewed through Mary eyes instead of being seen through Joseph
what is the other book john takes credit for
book of revelation
What's the difference of moral and literal
moral is how we should live and literal is what is actually said
What is the Q Source?
Additional information in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew that where not in the Gospel of Mark
What is the passion narrative like in Mark's Gospel?
It is very grim, somber, marked by a sense of abandonment
What's the symbol of Luke's gospel?
the ox
why isnt john a synoptic gospel
he doesn't use the same sources, different characters, different messages
is the bible historically accurate
no
What do the Gospels describe?
The life of Jesus
how does marks passion narrative compare to Luke's passion
marks is more grim and he's abandoned, Luke is more supported
what was the audience of Luke?
wealthy Greek-speaking gentiles
who was the beloved disciple
john.