Structure & Terms
The two major divisions that split the Christian Bible.
What are the Old Testament and the New Testament?
The exact total number of Gospels found in the New Testament.
What is four?
The ruling king of Judea during the time of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.
Who is King Herod (Herod the Great)?
The town in Galilee where Mary lived.
Answer: What is Nazareth?
The mother of John the Baptist.
Who is Elizabeth?
This word literally translates to "good news."
What is a Gospel?
The names of the four canonical Gospels.
What are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
The name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah in the temple.
Who is Gabriel?
The title Gabriel used to address Mary when he announced she was highly favored.
What is "Favored one" (or "Blessed are you among women")?
The Gospel that features the famous Magnificat (Mary's song of praise).
What is the Gospel of Luke?
This term means "seeing together" or having a similar view.
What is Synoptic?
This specific Gospel is not considered a synoptic gospel.
What is the Gospel of John?
The physical reason why Zechariah doubted the angel's message about having a son.
What is that both he and his wife Elizabeth were advanced in years (old) and Elizabeth was barren?
Mary's specific questioning statement back to the angel regarding how the birth would happen.
What is "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" (or "since I do not know a man")?
Zechariah's occupation, where he was serving when the angel appeared to him.
What is a priest?
The collective name given to the first three books of the New Testament because they share extensive common material and structure.
What are the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke)?
This synoptic gospel emphasizes Jesus as a universal savior and companion to the marginalized, and includes the detailed infancy stories of John and Jesus.
What is the Gospel of Luke?
The temporary punishment given to Zechariah for doubting the angel's message until the baby was born.
What is losing his speech (becoming mute)?
The name of Mary's relative who was also miraculously expecting a child in her old age, whom Mary went to visit immediately after.
Who is Elizabeth?
The name given to the miraculous conception of Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
What is the Incarnation / Annunciation?