NT3

Means “covenant”

Testament

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

synoptic

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

didache

Greek word for “preaching”

kerygma

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

Pliny the Younger

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

Tacitus

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

Josephus

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

Suetonius

Seven letters written to the entire Church

Catholic Epistles

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

Acts of the Apostles

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

Pauline Epistles

A highly symbolic work in the apocalyptic style

Revelation

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

Gospels

The early disciples began by preaching to Gentiles only.

False

The Gospels are detailed biographies of Jesus’ life.

False

Post-Resurrection, Jesus appeared to women first.

True