NT Background
This foreign power was in charge of Israel during the life of Jesus
What is the Roman Empire?
Matthew, Mark and Luke are often referred to as with this term, indicating that the Gospels share a common viewpoint
What is Synoptic?
Paul argues that Gentiles do not need to undergo this Jewish ritual to become Christians.
What is circumcision?
This group of Jews only accepted the Torah as Scripture and did not believe in the resurrection of the dead
Who are the Sadducees?
In Mark 8, Peter applies this title to Jesus--unfortunately, he does not seem to understand what it means
What is Messiah?
This council was called to decide the question of what Gentile believers had to do (or what they didn't have to do) to become part of the church
What is the Council of Jerusalem?
This group of Jews believed there was an oral Torah and a written Torah, and that both came from Moses
Who are the Pharisees?
In John's Gospel, this person sees the empty tomb and risen Christ before any other disciple
Who is Mary Magdalene?
This group of Jews lived separate from society and believed the temple had become polluted
Who are the Essenes?
This apostle is the first character in the Gospels to address Jesus as God
Who is Thomas?
This word refers to the spread of Greek language, philosophy, and culture
What is hellenization?
The Gospels connect the crucifixion of Jesus with this festival/event from the Old Testament
What is the Passover?
What is Pentecost?