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New Testament Exam 1
New Testament Exam material, lectures 1-8
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
09/29/2012

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Abraham
Definition
2000 B.C. Father of the faithful
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David
Definition
1000 B.C. Height of Monarchy
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Death of Solomon
Definition
922 B.C. division of Kingdom into Israel and Judah
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Assryian Captivity
Definition
722 B.C.
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Period of the Exile
Definition
586 B.C. Beginning of Judaism. Judah under Babylonians
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Persian Period
Definition
539-333 B.C.
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Cyrus the Great
Definition
Benevolent Persian Ruler, 538 B.C. issues decree, period of the return begins.
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Zerubbabel
Definition
Led construction of the second temple in 515 B.C.
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Ezra
Definition
Led the renewal of the Jews covenant with God.
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Nehemiah
Definition
Rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem
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Samaritans
Definition
Half-breed group living in Palestine, Jews who intermarried with Assyrians. Were not allowed to help rebuild the temple.
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Leadership in the time of the return
Definition
The high priest and the king became just The High Priest, total control.
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Torah
Definition
Pentateuch, way of living 613 commandments.
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Mishnah
Definition
Oral interpretation of the Torah, arose during the exile.
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Talmud
Definition
Written form of Mishnah.
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Scribe
Definition
Writer, but eventually theologian and interpreter.
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Rabbi
Definition
My lord. term of honor
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Greek Period
Definition
332-363 B.C.
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Septuagint
Definition
Greek Old Testament
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Hasidim
Definition
The pious ones, resisted hellenizatin, will come to be called Pharisees
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The Maccabean Revolt
Definition
Matthathias Hasmonean used guerilla warfare against the Syrians and recaptured the temple! 165 B.C.
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Herod the Great
Definition
Great builder, the temple etc. Slaughtered people left and right.
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Three regions of holy land
Definition
Galilee (N), Samaria (M), Judea (S)
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Flavius Josephus
Definition
37 A.D. Jewish Historian of Roman period
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Pharisees
Definition
The separated. Legalists of the Torah and Mishnah. Highly respected and pious. Hardcore scripture followers.
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Sadducees
Definition
Business people, well off, followed the Torah, not the mishnah. Basically believed in nothing supernatural.
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Sanhedrin
Definition
Jewish council under Rome. 70+ High Priest
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High Priest
Definition
Controls Sanhedrin, oversees temple work, represent Israelites at Yom Kippur
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Chief Priests
Definition
Former High Priests or family members
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Elders
Definition
Rulers of Influential families
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Scribes
Definition
Lawyers and Jurists
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Herodians
Definition
followers of Herod the great, some thought a member of his family was the messiah.
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Essenes
Definition
Monastic, intended to regain the convenant intended by God. Dead Sea Scrolls
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Zealots
Definition
Tried to use Guerilla warfare to overthrow Rome. They took a Roman eagle out of the Temple, were tortured, the movement started. Crushed in 70 AD.
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Nazarenes
Definition
Jews who became believers
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Am Ha-Aretz
Definition
Common folks
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Synagogue
Definition
Originally just a gathering of people.
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Board of Elders
Definition
Ran synagogue, responsible for spiritual life
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Hazzan
Definition
Custodian and teacher of boys
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Minyan
Definition
10 or more adult men, necessary to have a service
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Order of Service
Definition
Shema-Statement of monotheism
Prayer
Singing
Scriptures and Torah
Small Sermon
Blessings and Benediction
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Godfearers
Definition
Pious Gentiles. Follow ten commandments, love worship, dismiss legal requirements. Became Christians like crazy
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Matthew:
Author,Date, Place, purpose
Definition
60 A.D.
Antioch in Syria
To tell the Jewish people that the messiah is here.
Term
Matthew Outline
Definition
Nativity, Mark's Outline, Final events
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Matthew Features
Definition
Sermons, Jewish details, Mission included Gentiles.
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Mark:
Author, Date, Place, Purpose
Definition
John Mark, companion of Paul
50 A.D.
Rome
Teach to Romans, fast!
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Mark Outline
Definition
Life and Ministry
Final Events
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Mark's double ending
Definition
Short at verse 8, weird additional one at verse 20.
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Mark Features
Definition
Life and Ministry, chronology of last days.
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Luke:
Author, date, place, purpose
Definition
Luke, also book of Acts
62-63 AD
Rome
Broader Greek audience
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Luke Outline
Definition
Life and Ministry, lots on last trip to Judea. Ascension story
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Luke Features
Definition
Reaching out to all, Prayer, Holy Spirit,
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John:
Author, date, place, purpose
Definition
John, disciple. 90 AD, Ephesus. Evangelism for all
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John Outline
Definition
Word became flesh. Bread of Life, true vine. Final events.
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John Features
Definition
Omits a ton! Has a ton that is never mentioned anywhere else.
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Pliny
Definition
Roman of Asia Minor, to Trajan about Christians
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Suetonius
Definition
Roman Historian, wrote about Christians and Nero
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Tacitus
Definition
Roman Historian wrote about Christians under Nero
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Synoptic Problem
Definition
Mark Matthew and Luke Similar, John not at all. But this was all oral, they are reliable.
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Two Document Theory
Definition
Matthew, Luke = Mark + Q
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Genealogy
Definition
Abraham through Mary, Adam through Mary, In the Beginning there was the word!
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Christology
Definition
Two natures of Christ, fully human, fully divine.
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Kiddushim
Definition
Sanctification or Holiness, they meet, are considered married he builds a house
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Nissuim
Definition
They sleep together.The Marriage marriage begins.
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Luke 2:52 Childhood Story
Definition
Coming of Age! He was learning! He obeyed his parents. Increased in Wisdom, Stature, favor.
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Zechariah
Definition
Father of John the Baptist, priest.
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Elizabeth
Definition
Sister of Mary, couldn't conceive, but did. Hid herself for five months.
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Ministry of John the Baptist
Definition
Call for Judgment of God, Call for Repentance, Call for Ethical living
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Mikveh
Definition
Ritual bath, symbol of repentance.
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Reasons for Jesus Baptism
Definition
Identification with Sinful Humanity, Reception of the Holy spirit, Confirmation of who he was.
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Temptation of Jesus
Definition
Tempted to abandon dependence on God, tempted by Satan
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The Son of Man
Definition
Jewish way of saying Human, also messianic title in Daniel. Let's the audience decide
Term
Ancient worldview of History
Definition
Cyclical
Term
Old Testament worldview of History
Definition
Linear toward the day of the lord
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New Testament view of History
Definition
The day of the lord is here. Present joy, future hope.
Term
How to be with the Kingdom of God
Definition
Childlike Faith, keep seeking it, build the church.
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Soteriology
Definition
The study of Salvation
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Object of the Kingdom
Definition
New Birth, Deliverance, Life of Righteouness with God.
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Kingdom of God- what it does
Definition
Breaks into history! Satan is defeated. Death is defeated. Full inheritance of the kingdom, New Heaven and New Earth.
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Purpose of the Church
Definition
Bear witness to the Kingdom of God.
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Heart of Northern Ministry
Definition
Capernaum
Term
2 Moments of popularity
Definition
Feeding of 5,000 and raising of Lazarus, leads to triumphal entry.
Term
Matthew 16:13
Definition
Peter's confession of Jesus being the Son of God
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Mark 9:2
Definition
Transfiguration of Jesus
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John 6:66
Definition
Many Disciples leave after the loaves and fishes
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Galilee
Definition
North, physically diverse with fishing and agriculture
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Samaria
Definition
Central, herding
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Judea
Definition
South, prosperous with welderness
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Peraea
Definition
Area jews went through to avoid Samaria
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Maccabean/Hasmonean Period
Definition
166-63 BC, Priest and sons lead revolt, reclaim the temple, ruled for a while, Pharisees
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Alexander Jannaeus
Definition
Ruthless bad ruler under Maccabbean period.
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Roman Period
Definition
63 BC-70 AD
Herod the Great, Archelus, Philip, Antipas, Agrippa I and II.
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Jewish War
Definition
Jerusalem was in horrible shape. Utterly destroyed and thousands killed, tortured, enslaved.
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Unifying Factors in Judaism
Definition
Way of life, Chosenness, synagogues, Temple/Priesthood/festivals.
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The Apocalyptic Movement
Definition
God's sovereignty, cosmic struggle between good and evil. Pessimism about the present, ultimate triumph of God.
Term
Apocrypha
Definition
Reigious ideas and history
Term
Pseudepigrapha
Definition
given to the wrong authors.
Term
Kergyma
Definition
Analysis of the preached message of the Gospel
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"Signs"
Definition
John's Term for Miracles
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Galilean Ministry
Definition
Announced the Arrival of the Kingdom. Established a bit and taught the disciples.
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Peraean and Judean Minsistry
Definition
Stressed the cost of discipleship. Sent them to do stuff, raised lazarus.
Term
Hermeneutics
Definition
Principles of Biblical Interpretation
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