Vocab
What does the word Λόγος logos mean?
What is...
'word' or 'divine reason'
List all 3 Synoptic Gospels.
Matthew, Mark, Luke
List the four main groups of the Jewish community that we learned about that lived in the 1st Century AD.
Pharisees
Sadducees
Zealots
Essenes
Who were Jesus' closest disciples?
Out of those three, who do Catholics say was the 'first pope'?
Peter, James, John
*Peter!
Apart from being translated as the word "Gospel", what does the word εὐαγγέλιον euagelion mean in English?
'good announcement' or 'good news'
What are the three stages of the Gospel Formation?
1. The Life and Teachings of Jesus
2. Oral Tradition
3. The Written Gospels
Apart from potentially being a 'divine' figure, what other two expectations did ancient Jews have for the Messiah?
1. A Kingly ruler who would rule Israel and bring about justice.
2. A Priestly figure who would renew the worship of God and the covenant.
Which Gospel describes Jesus' actions as "mighty deeds" when he performs healings and miracles?
What is the Gospel of Mark?
What does the word Ἀπόστολος apostolos mean?
What is...
'one who is sent'
'a messenger'
This evangelist's goal was to show that the Messiah must suffer. The image of Jesus he presents is the 'Suffering Servant of God', which is deeply rooted in the servant songs of the prophet Isaiah.
Who is Mark?
This group of priests and scribes was concerned with ritual purity by strictly following the laws of the Torah.
Who are the Pharisees?
This Gospel is the only one that mentions Jesus being visited by the 3 magi and where King Herod tries to kill him.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
What is the Messianic Secret?
When the disciples and other characters recognize Jesus’ identity as the Messiah and he tells them not to tell anyone.
This evangelist divided his Gospel into five parts (similar to the division of the five books of the Torah). His goal was to present Jesus as the New Moses and teacher of Israel.
Who is Matthew?
This Jewish group wished to maintain their identity under Roman rule. Although they did not worship in the Temple, they withdrew to the region by the Dead Sea to live a "monk-like lifestyle". They are associated with the writing of the 'Dead Sea Scrolls' and expected two different types of Messiahs to liberate the Jewish people.
Who are the Essenes?
This Gospel is the only one that mentions the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and when Mary is visited by the Angel Gabriel.
What is the Gospel of Luke?
What is the Two-Source Hypothesis?
The theory that Matthew and Luke used two sources to help form their Gospels:
The Gospel of Mark
The Q-Source
Which evangelist is associated with the 'Johannine Community', which was said to be founded by the Beloved Disciple?
Who is John?
This Jewish group consisted mostly of wealthy nobles and priests. Their main goal was to conserve their wealth and power. They saw Jesus’ message as threatening to their status and would even compromise with the Romans. In Matthew and Luke, this conflict with Jesus is shown in their denial of the 'resurrection of the dead'.
Who are the Sadducees?
This 1st-century historian in 52 AD wrote about Jesus' crucifixion and the eclipse at the time of Jesus' execution.
Who is Thallus?