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divine revelation God’s self-communication whereby God makes known the mystery of the divine plan
salvation history The story of God’s saving activity throughout human history
covenant an agreement or a promise between God and humanity based on a relationship of love
christ “anointed one” - the English translation of the Hebrew term Messiah
jesus the name literally means “Yahweh saves”
synagogue local place of daily or weekly prayer for Jewish communities, school and courthouse
temple Holy place in the Holy City of Jerusalem where Jews believed that God dwelled in a special way. It was destroyed in 70 C.E.
pharisees Jewish group that emphasized the importance of the Law (Torah, Law of Moses)
sadducees Theologically conservative group composed of mainly priest/aristocrats
zealots Revolutionary (militant) group that advocated violence to overthrow Romans
gentile anyone who is not Jewish
great sanhedrin Governing body of the Jewish people composed primarily of members of the Sadducees
abba Aramaic term meaning “daddy” “dada” (intimate name for God)
evangelist a person who proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ; specifically the authors of the four Gospels Matthew Mark Luke John
historical source writings of non-believers that verify Jesus’ existence and impact
canon the official list of the inspired books of the Bible
inspiration The work and activity of the Holy Spirit lifting and in-spiriting the writers of scripture
synoptic “seen together” - the term for the 3 Gospels that are most alike (Matthew , Mark, Luke )
Q source “Quelle” in German--lost material containing Jesus’ sayings used by Matthew and Luke
gospel “good news” glad tidings about Jesus – most importantly the good news of resurrection and salvation
reign/kingdom of god The rule of God’s love over the hearts of people and a new social order based on peoples’ unconditional love for one another
parable short story to teach a lesson about God’s love ( Agape) and the Kingdom of God
miracle a wonder of God’s power for good to teach us about God’s love and God’s reign
christology from below/ low christology Emphasizes the human qualities of Jesus
discipleship responsibilities of living out our call to be a disciple
messianic secret literary technique used throughout Mark’s Gospel to reveal Jesus as the Christ—the Messiah
apostle “one who is sent” The small group of people who traveled with Jesus and were sent to carry on his mission. (There are more than 12!!!!)
disciple “learner” A follower of Jesus (men and women)
chosen 12 twelve men chosen to symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel
emmanuel the term literally means “God with us”
beatitude a term meaning “supreme happiness”/Blessedness---near to God (Matthew 5:3-12)
discourses speeches, teachings, preaching of Jesus
eschatological a term having to do with end times or “last things”
corporal works of mercy the criteria for our judgment according to Matthew’s parable. (Matthew 25:31-45) Also called Final Judgment or Judgment of the nations
epiphany The mystery of Christ’s manifestation as the Savior of the World (January 6)
infancy narrative story of Jesus' birth; genealogy; massacre, flight, return to and from Egypt; baptism; temptation of Jesus in the desert; only in Matthew and Luke
persecution mistreatment based on belief/identity
repentance to be aware of our sins and agree to a change of heart and a change of action
trinity The Mystery of ONE God and three distinct persons
annunciation Event in which an angel tells Mary she will bear Jesus
visitation Event in which Mary travels to see her cousin Elizabeth
canticle Prayer – song of Praise
magnificat Mary’s canticle of praise. In the Gospel of Luke
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