Comprehensive Bible and Jewish History: Key Concepts and Events

What is Hellenization?

The spread of Greek culture throughout the conquered lands of ancient Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What does Hanukkah celebrate?

The cleansing and rededication of the temple.

What is the center of all religious and political life for Jews?

The Temple.

What is a synagogue?

A Jewish meeting place for Torah study, prayer, and discussion.

What do Jews study in synagogues?

The Torah.

Who are the Samaritans?

Descendants of Israelites from the northern kingdom who lived in Samaria and intermarried with Assyrians.

Who were the Pharisees?

Jewish leaders who taught strict observance of the Torah and oral tradition.

Who were the Sadducees?

Jewish priests and teachers from the upper classes who cooperated with the ruling powers.

Who were the Zealots?

Political revolutionaries who tolerated 'no king but God!'.

What does Messiah mean?

The Lord's anointed.

Who was Simon in relation to Jesus?

One of Jesus' followers who was a Zealot.

What is the Incarnation?

The eternally divine Son of God becoming human.

How did Jesus describe Himself?

As the Messiah who would rescue the world from sin.

What does the term 'Christ' mean?

A Greek word meaning 'anointed'.

Was Jesus the Baptizer?

No.

How did Jesus allow Peter to claim Him?

By allowing Peter to call Him 'the Christ'.

What does the Golden Rule state?

To treat others the way you want to be treated.

What does ethical teaching refer to?

An instruction about what is right and wrong.

What did Jesus teach about the final judgment of the kingdom?

It is reserved for the future.

What is redemption?

To be rescued from the consequences of sin through the suffering of Jesus.

What is one example of the beatitudes?

The meek.

Is the Incarnation the beginning of the Biblical story?

No.

Was Jesus fully God and fully human?

Yes

What did Jesus mean by 'take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees'?

They should be careful of the doctrine of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

What proved Jesus was the Messiah?

The sign of Prophet Jonas.

What did some Jews say about Jesus?

Some said He was Elijah, others said He was Jeremiah, and some said He was John the Baptist.

What did Peter say about Jesus?

He said Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Who did Jesus credit for Peter's answer?

The Father in Heaven.

What did Jesus promise His disciples according to Matthew chapter 16?

He promised to give them the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.

What did Peter do when Jesus talked about His death?

Peter rebuked Jesus.

How many disciples did Jesus take to the mountain for the transfiguration?

3

Who were the disciples that witnessed the transfiguration?

James, Peter, and John.

What happened to Jesus' face during the transfiguration?

It shone like the sun.

Who spoke to Jesus during the transfiguration?

Moses and Elijah.

What did Peter suggest during the transfiguration?

To make three tabernacles for Jesus and the two prophets.

Were the disciples allowed to speak about the transfiguration after Jesus' resurrection?

Yes

How did Jesus refer to John the Baptist?

As the Elijah who was to come.