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pharisees
“synagogue” supporters who believed in strict observance of the law of Moses
sadducees
“temple priests” who believed in accommodating the practice of Judaism to modern life. didnt believe in the resurrection from the dead
zealots
believed in a political Messiah that would come at the instigation of the people. wanted to forcible throw off Roman rule- militant
essenes
ascetic community that lived outside Jerusalem (near the dead sea). they observed the Decalogue and the Mosaic law, though not in the temple. believed in more-than-political Messiah- penance (fasting) John the Baptist
roman empire
governed palestine. practicing the Jewish faith was accepted as long as it did not interfere with Roman rule- conquered Israel
allegorical
what does this teach in the light of christ? how does this point to Jesus?
moral
how do we act? how should I live in response?
anagogical
what does this teach about the end of the world? what does this teach about heaven, our ultimate destiny?
gospel
good news
evangelist
“proclaimer of the Good News” aka gospel writer
testament
another word for “covenant”
christ
anointed
Jesus
God saves
apostle
one who is SENT out
disciple
learner (follower of Jesus)
synoptic
“same view” see with one eye
pericope
a short passage of scripture that can stand alone as a story or text
parabel
a short fiction story that communicates a moral or lesson
the gospel of matthew
date written: ~85 AD
intended audience: Jesus
facts about the evangelist: named Levi, tax collector, apostle
unique characteristics: quotations about Christ, kingdom parable + Beatitudes, genealogy from Abraham to Christ, focused on Christ as the long-awaited Messiah
symbols for this author: man
the gospel of mark
date written: ~65 AD
intended audience: gentile christians
facts about the evangelist: disciple of Apostle Peter and his companion
unique characteristics: action packed, “immediately” appears 40+ times, shortest gospel
symbols for this author: lion
the gospel of luke
date written: ~80 AD
intended audience: gentiles
facts about the evangelist: companion of St. Paul, doctor, wrote Acts of Apostles
unique characteristics: orderly account, infancy narratives (Jesus’ childhood), emphasize in mercy
symbols for this author: ox
the gospel of john
date written: ~90 AD
intended audience: all christians
facts about the evangelist: beloved apostle, youngest apostle, only one not martyred, only apostle at the foot of the cross
unique characteristics: divinity of Jesus, Holy Spirit, Jesus is word, relationship/communion
symbols for this author: eagle
sign for matthew
man
sign for mark
lion
sign for luke
ox
sign for john
eagle
