RGST 127A Midterm Review (in class)

This cult, centered around Persephone and Demeter, was popular among upper-class Romans and had baptism-like rituals.

What term is used to describe Gentiles who converted to Judaism?

In what year do most scholars think Jesus was born?

This cult from Asia Minor (Turkey) worshiped a female figure and had a castrated priesthood.

Most of modern scholars' knowledge about the historical Jesus comes from the New Testament.

Section 19.2.3 (version F) of the Second Council of Nicaea classified what Greek term as heretical for discussing Jesus?

Early heretical groups like the "Gnostics," Marcionites, Ebionites, and Montanists were not Christians.

The Didache is an early Christian document that provides moral and ethical instructions.

Who is often credited with being the first Christian apologist?

Who from the Acts of the Apostles is regarded as the first Christian martyr?

This Hellenistic philosophy, which believed in a material atomic theory, practiced hedonism (represented by a piglet).

Origen believed that seemingly incongruent Biblical passages could be correctly understood with the proper what?

What are the main thematic focus of "apocalyptic" literature

In what ancient language was the New Testament composed?

John the Baptist likely belonged to what ancient Jewish sect?

Which Christian Intellectual was (likely) slandered with a rumor that he castrated himself?

Which historical figure wrote extensively about Jewish history, including about the Jewish-Roman War?

What is the main characteristic of "docetism"?

Who is often referred to as the "Apostle to the Gentiles"?

This Hellenistic philosophy was a major influence on the "Gnostics," with ideas like "The One," "Forms," & "emanation"

The Gospels of Matthew and Luke are used as sources for the historical Jesus, despite relying on the Gospel of Mark.

I brought Halloween candy for the class?

What does pax Romana refer to?

What does the term "apokatastasis" refer to?

What was the primary purpose of the Maccabean Revolt?

The term "Christology" is primarily related to what?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Sadducees?

What is the Septuagint (LXX)?

Which Roman Emperor did not lead systematic persecution against Christians?

Which gospel is not canonical?

In the "Two-Source Hypothesis," what is the name for the hypothetical source informing both Matthew and Luke.

What is the best description of the "Eucharist"?

Paul believed that Gentile Christian men should follow Jewish Law and be circumcised.

Which of the following people was not a leader of early Palestinian Christianity?

Ignatius of Antioch is most famous for his promotion of what idea?

This Hellenistic philosophy, founded by Zeno, believed in a fundamental rational element (logos) of the universe.

Marcion of Sinope believed that the Old Testament revealed the true God, but had to be read metaphorically.

What was the primary purpose of the Synagogue in ancient Jewish life?

The Greek term "gnosis" best translates to?

Paul of Tarsus was one of the original "12 apostles."

Which of the following was not a popular Roman critique of Christians?

The "Synoptic Problem" refers to questions related to the similarity between what three gospels?

Unlike their Sethian counterparts, Valentinian "Gnostics" did not necessarily believe the creator god was evil.