New Testament Exam Review

To show the universalityof Jesus' message, this Gospel has Jesus' genealogy go back to Adam.

Literally, “Good News”

There is no way of knowing whether or not Jesus really existed.

A Roman historian who writes about how Emperor Nero blamed the Christians for the fire in Rome, mentions Pontius Pilate.

The canon of the New Testament was decided in the first century.

The official authoritative list of Sacred Scripture

What event is considered the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry

A highly symbolic work in the apocalyptic style

Letters written by Paul circulated in his name by his disciples which are addressed to communities or individuals.

These are the heart of the Scriptures and are the principal source for the teaching of Jesus.

The second temple was destroyed in AD 70 and Jews were kicked out of Jerusalem.

Non-Jews are called

This is the location where Jesus’ crucifixion takes place.

The Catholic point of view when it comes to interpretation of scripture is to read it literally.

The infancy narratives can be found in

Worship by the Christians

The Calming of the Storm at Sea would be what kind of miracle?

God most clearly reveals God’s self through:

Jesus visited Jerusalem several times in his life.

The story of God’s saving activity in human history

Writers and jurists, or interpreters of the law. Sometimes given the title “rabbi”.

Jesus lived and preached in Galilee.

What the evangelists remembered, saved, and proclaimed in the Gospels was the heart of Jesus’ message.

The free gift of God’s self-communication

Greek word for “preaching”

The Jewish charge against Jesus was

The written transmission of the Church’s Gospel message found in the Church’s teaching, life, and worship

Translated to Hebrew is Messiah and means “anointed one”.

Considers what writing styles have been used, ie. Letter, poetry, parable.

What religion was Jesus born into

When was Jesus born?

They were an ethnically mixed Jewish and pagan group that first century Jews discriminated against.

Jesus could speak several languages.

Considers the context of the time that the scriptures were written, draws on customs, traditions, etc to try &understand

The oldest Latin translation of the Bible is known as

Unliked by common folks, served as priests and aristocrats of the Temple and worked with the Romans to stay in power.

A central truth of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe

They believed that Jewish independence can be attained only through a military overthrow of the Romans.

Anti-semitism is social rejection of Jews. Christians must always oppose anti-semitism.

The Beatitudes are found in the Gospel of

Heritage of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Tradition, handed on in the Church from the time of the Apostles...

A Greek term that refers to share a similar vision or to see together.

Means “God Saves”

The Q source was used by Mark.

The official Roman charge against Jesus was

God assuming a human nature in the person of Jesus Christ

It is important to understand the Old Testament in order to understand the mission and ministry of Jesus.

Meaning “placing two things side by side in order to compare them”; a short story that illustrates a moral lesson

Jesus was born in __________________

Seven letters written to the entire Church

Is a cont. of the Gospel of Luke and focuses on the period imm. after Jesus’ Resurrection thru the travels of St. Paul.

Catholics believe which of the following about the nature/s of Jesus:

Also known as the Canticle of Mary, it is Mary’s prayer of praise that she was called to bear a special son.

Jesus’ public ministry began when he was in his 20s and lasted about ten years.

The event in salvation history when Jesus’ humanity entered into the divine glory in heaven

Jesus used this word He at the start of his statements to strengthen them.

Greek word for “teaching”, this document was used for catechetical instruction

Jesus' baptism is written about in all four gospels

They helped preserve Judaism after the destruction of the Temple and believed in strict observance of the Law.

The first gospel wasn't written until about 40 years after Jesus' death and Resurrection

A Roman lawyer, he writes about Jewish riots and uses the name “Christ” in referring to Jesus

Means “covenant”

The Gospels are detailed biographies of Jesus’ life.

The magisterium is made up of

The early disciples began by preaching to Gentiles only.

An individual who proclaims the good news of Jesus’ life and teachings.

The geography of Palestine was quite varied.

The temptations show that Jesus as the "New Moses" will not fail.

A word that literally means “ransom.” Jesus’ death is the ransom that defeated the powers of evil.

What trade would Jesus have learned from Joseph?

A Jewish historian who refers to Jesus “who is called Christ” and a “doer of wonderful works”.

Christ’s work of redemption, acc. by his Passion, Death, Resurrection, & Ascension. Life wins, not death.

The living transmission of the Church’s Gospel message found in the Church’s teaching, life, and worship

Wrote to the Emperor Trajan for advice on how to deal with the Christians, noting the rapid spread of Christianity

Who do Catholics look to for final authority for correctly interpreting the meaning of Sacred Scripture?

The stories of Jesus were first shared by the disciples through what type of mode?

The Gospel infancy narrative account that includes the Magi is

Post-Resurrection, Jesus appeared to women first.

Jesus accepted baptism by John to rid himself of his sin.