In the Intro
The Harmonies
These were part of John's diet
What are locusts and honey?
The Romans laid siege to Jerusalem in this year
What is 70 A.D.?
Judas received this for turning over Jesus
What are 30 pieces of silver?
In his Gospels' Infancy Narrative, this Pope calls attention to Jesus saying he "Must be in his Father's House"
Who is Pope Benedict XVI?
The author's bible study group leader made this disscovery when reading the entire Gospel of Matthew straight through
What is that it tells a story?
John referred to tax collectors, soldiers, Pharasees and Sadducees as this
What are vipers?
A reasonable calculation places Jesus' birth around this time
What is 7 or 6 B.C.?
During Jesus' final days in Jerusalem, he stayed at their house. Not in Jerusalem, but nearby.
What is Lazareth, Mary, and Martha's home?
This Monsignor is quoted throughout the book
Who is Monsignor Romano Guardini?
This Bishop won an Emmy for the TV show "Life is Worth Living"
Who is Bishop Fulton Sheen?
John was considered the last in the line of these remarkable figures
What are Old Testament prophets?
Herod the Great died this year
What is 4 B.C.?
"my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" is the opening to this Psalm
What is 22?
G.K. Chesterton says the Magi represent all those that seek this...
What is "the truth of things"?
Titian created a coherent single narrative of these
What are the Gospels?
John preached and baptized in this area of lower Galilee, which was similar to a metropolis.
What is Decapolis?
All four Gospels record this day as the day Jesus was crucified
What is April 7?
When Jesus' side was pierced with a spear, these came flowing out
What are blood and water?
Historian Henri Daniel -Rops said this feature of rabbi's teachings was so overused that it was in danger of becoming "somewhat ossified and stylized"
What are parable-mashals?
This numbered Vatican Council said the Gospels "Faithfully hand on what Jesus, the Son of God...really did and taught"
What is Second Vatican Council?
Jesus said that John was a prophet similar to this prophet
Who is Elijah?
The second Jewish war against Rome happened this year
What is 155 - 117 A.D.?
He was one of the criminals crucifies with Jesus
Who is Dismas?
Leroy A. Huizenga points out that the word "Perfect" used in the Gospel's Greek text comes from telos meaning this
What is end or purpose?