Religion
Genealogy
A record of a person's ancestry, often used in the context of Jesus' lineage.
Semeia
Greek term meaning 'signs,' referring to the miracles that signify deeper truths.
5 Categories of parables
Kingdom of Heaven, Loss and redemption, Love of God/neighbor, Prayer, Eschatology.
Blasphemy
The act of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things.
Resurrection
The act of rising from the dead, specifically referring to Jesus' return to life.
Magi
Wise men from the East who visited Jesus after his birth, often associated with the Epiphany.
Teras
Greek term meaning 'wonder,' often associated with miraculous events.
Discourses
Extended speeches or teachings given by Jesus, often found in the Gospels.
Kerygma
The core message of the Gospel, proclaiming the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Baptism
A Christian sacrament of initiation and purification.
Shepherds
The first to receive the announcement of Jesus' birth, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
4 Categories of Miracles
Healing, Exorcisms, Nature, Restoration.
Passion
The suffering and death of Jesus.
Suffering servant
A figure in Isaiah representing someone who suffers on behalf of others.
Eschatology
The study of end times and final events in human history.
Miracles
Extraordinary events that demonstrate divine power.
Kingdom of God
The reign of God over all creation, often emphasized in Jesus' teachings.
Good Friday
The day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.
Paschal lamb
The lamb sacrificed during Passover, symbolizing Jesus' sacrifice.
Stations of the Cross
A Christian tradition of meditating on the events of Jesus' Passion.
Dynameis
Greek term meaning 'power,' often used to describe the miraculous works of Jesus.
Parable
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Chief priests
Religious leaders in ancient Israel responsible for Temple worship.
Ransom for many
The concept that Jesus' death serves as a payment for the sins of humanity.
Canticle
A hymn or song of praise, often found in biblical texts.