2023-2024 LOJ Unit 1 Review

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Which Greek empire was in Egypt after Alexander's conquest?

Which gospel has a particular interest in the law and convincing its readers Jesus is the messiah?

What dominated Roman culture?

Which gospel is characterized by the use of literary devices like metaphors and symbolism?

Which group held closely to the law, followed oral law, and had the trust of the masses?

The Pharisees were a sectarian group that desired to set the Jews free by any means necessary?

What type of messiah were the Jews expecting?

Whose empire was divided into the Seleucids and the Ptolemies?

Jesus is 50% human and 50% divine.

Which Roman laid siege to Jerusalem capturing Israel for Rome?

Which group was mainly upper class, benefitted from Hellenization, accepted only the Torah, and had a lot of power?

Why do we have 4 Gospels?

Which empire allowed the Jews to return to Israel?

Which gospel was written alongside another book?

What does Matthew assume the reader has knowledge of?

Why did the relationship between the Seleucid empire and the Israelites turn sour?

What is the one term about the Bible's authority that rules them all?

Which gospel contains a significant genealogy starting with Abraham?

Which gospel was written primarily for outsiders?

Which prophet details the return of the Jews from Persia to rebuild the temple?

What is the translation of the Old Testament into Greek called?

Which gospel is not synoptic?

Which gospel emphasizes a suffering Messiah?

The Gospels are written assuming prior knowledge of what?

Who was the church father who put the Bible all together in the 4th century AD?

Which gospel quotes the Old Testament more than any other?

What were the puppet leaders that were put in place by Rome to ensure taxation and order called?

The synagogue system developed because of Roman rule.

Which group was known for its ascetic practices, social isolation, and radically anti-Rome position?

What was the name of the family who decided to rebel?

Which Jewish group was responsibile for the governance of Judea before the Roman empire?

Which group was responsible for interpreting the law and transmitting texts?

The Bible can also be incarnate (100% human and 100% divine).

Which Greek empire was in West Asia/Syria after Alexander's conquest?

What language was the New Testament written in?

What was the term meaning "roman peace" within the Roman Empire which was marked by social and economic stability?

What is the Bible?

Which gospel was written to Theophilus?

The Hasmonean Dynasty was characterized by priests being appointed as "kings"

Why were Roman roads significant to the empire?

What is Israel hoping for?

Which group was responsible for carrying out sacrifices and giving rulings on the Law during Roman occupation?