What does Theological mean?

thinking about or talking about God

What assumptions about God are present in the Bible?

1. The Bible assumes Theism. 2. The also assumes that he is the LORD of Israel.

Define gospel vs. Gospel

gospel- message or good news Gospel- Mathhew, Mark, Luke, John

What were the three major culutural groups surrounding the time of Jesus?

1. Greeks/Hellenists 2. Roman 3. Jewish

What did the Greeks contribute to culture?

Language, currency, and religion

What did the Romans contribute to culture?

roads (infrastructure), religious toleration, Pax Romana (political stability)

What did the Jews contribute to culture?

Rebellion, theological contribution

What was the Diaspora?

The dispersion of Jews about the Mediterranean world. Even can look on a larger scale and say the whole world, over thousands of years.

Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem?

Roman census; Mary & Joseph were of the tribe of Judah and had to go to Nazareth

What four things do you need to learn?

1. Humility- "I don't know" 2. Curiosity- "I want to know" 3. Hope- "I can know/learn" 4. Courage- "I will learn/know, even if it's hard"

What was the Babylonian Exile and what ended it?

Nebudchanezzar II (Babylonian) attacked the Jews, forced many to live in Babylon. King Cyrus (Persian) came 2-3 generations later and allowed them to move back to Jerusalem.

Who were the Pharisees and what did they believe?

The Pharisees lived in the Synagogue and were devoted to the Torah (Law). They would, read, study, write, and teach it. They were often scholars, and lawyers.

Who were the Sadducees and what did they believe?

The Saducees lived in the temple at Jerusalem. They were aristocrats; the Romans gave them high positions? They did not believe in angels, the Holy Spirit, or the Resurrection.

Who were the Essenes and what did they belive?

The Essenes lived in the wilderness, and were kind of like a cult. They hated the Romans, and were waiting for the Messiah.

Who were the Zealots and what did they believe?

The Zealots lived in cities, and were passionate about overthrowing the Romans and stirring up trouble. They often murdered people and were committed to violence.

What is the Synoptic Problem?

The puzzle of how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are so similar in content, order, and wording, but also share distinct (but not contradictory) differences.

Small section of the Bible, like "The Sermon on the Mount," or "The Fruits of the Spirit."

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Question	Answer
What does Theological mean?	thinking about or talking about God
What assumptions about God are present in the Bible?	1. The Bible assumes Theism. 2. The also assumes that he is the LORD of Israel.
Break down Theological into its Greek origin.	Theos- God Logos- word
Define gospel vs. Gospel	gospel- message or good news Gospel- Mathhew, Mark, Luke, John
When were the New Testament Gospels written?	1st century A.D.
What were the three major culutural groups surrounding the time of Jesus?	1. Greeks/Hellenists 2. Roman 3. Jewish
What did the Greeks contribute to culture?	Language, currency, and religion
What did the Romans contribute to culture?	roads (infrastructure), religious toleration, Pax Romana (political stability)
What did the Jews contribute to culture?	Rebellion, theological contribution
What does Messiah mean?	The anointed one, the King
What was the Diaspora?	The dispersion of Jews about the Mediterranean world. Even can look on a larger scale and say the whole world, over thousands of years.
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem?	Roman census; Mary & Joseph were of the tribe of Judah and had to go to Nazareth
What culture did Jesus interact with the most?	The Jews
What four things do you need to learn?	1. Humility- "I don't know" 2. Curiosity- "I want to know" 3. Hope- "I can know/learn" 4. Courage- "I will learn/know, even if it's hard"
What was the Babylonian Exile and what ended it?	Nebudchanezzar II (Babylonian) attacked the Jews, forced many to live in Babylon. King Cyrus (Persian) came 2-3 generations later and allowed them to move back to Jerusalem.
Who were the Pharisees and what did they believe?	The Pharisees lived in the Synagogue and were devoted to the Torah (Law). They would, read, study, write, and teach it. They were often scholars, and lawyers.
Who were the Sadducees and what did they believe?	The Saducees lived in the temple at Jerusalem. They were aristocrats; the Romans gave them high positions? They did not believe in angels, the Holy Spirit, or the Resurrection.
Who were the Essenes and what did they belive?	The Essenes lived in the wilderness, and were kind of like a cult. They hated the Romans, and were waiting for the Messiah.
Who were the Zealots and what did they believe?	The Zealots lived in cities, and were passionate about overthrowing the Romans and stirring up trouble. They often murdered people and were committed to violence.
What is the Synoptic Problem?	The puzzle of how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are so similar in content, order, and wording, but also share distinct (but not contradictory) differences.
What is a Pericope?	Small section of the Bible, like "The Sermon on the Mount," or "The Fruits of the Spirit."

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