Baylor REL 1310- Swinney Exam 3

which gospel has the most complex language?

john

which gospel is the most prominent for eastern orthodox christans?

john

does john use parables?

no

why does john have to be read last?

it alludes to previous stories in the bible

what is textual transmission?

the transmission of one original manuscript into a copy of it

what is a textual criticism in terms of biblical studies?

a criticism is a subfield that we critically evaluate to make decisions

what are the two most significant cases of impactful textual transmission in the new testament?

mark 16:9-20, john 7:53-8:11

which gospel has the longest passion narrative?

john

why is john's passion narrative so long?

there is a lot of talking

is jesus suffering in john's passion narrative?

no

where does acts take place?

greece and rome

acts is written by the same author that wrote:

luke

what is an apologetic historiography?

a logical defense mechanism in writing

who do we suspect wrote acts and luke?

"luke the physician"

what are the four main themes in acts?

1. conflict within the church

2. the work of the holy spirit

3. the persecution of the early church

4. the continuation of the work of jesus

paul is a pharisee in acts: T/F

T

who was paul friends with in acts?

prisca and aquila

what did paul support in acts?

gentiles not having to be circumcised to be a follower of God

paul's death story is known, but his birth story is unknown: T/F

T

where was ancient letter writing most common?

egypt

what was dictation used for when writing letters?

so multiple letters could be written at the same time

what is the first step of writing an ancient letter?

sender

what is the second step of writing an ancient letter?

recipient

what is the third step of writing an ancient letter?

greeting/salutation

what is the fourth step of writing an ancient letter?

blessings on health

what is the fifth step of writing an ancient letter?

content

what is the sixth step of writing an ancient letter?

conclusion

what is the seventh step of writing an ancient letter?

extended greeting

what is the definition of cruciform?

a term used to describe paul's theology

which letter is characterized as paul's angriest?

galatians

which testament does paul appeal to in galatians?

the old testament

who does paul use as an example in galatians?

abraham

why is paul calling out the galatians?

for following the jewish law and not Christ

what does the song in philippians emphasize?

the incarnation of jesus (the act of jesus becoming human)

did paul write hebrews?

no

whoever wrote hebrews knows jesus directly: T/F

T

which book in the bible has the highest quality greek?

hebrews

what theology is common in hebrews?

middle platonism

what words in hebrews reveal that they are referencing middle platonism?

"reflection", "shadow"

what does the term catholic mean?

worldwide

what is pseudepigraphy?

the accepted author of a letter is not the real author

what book do scholars almost universally think is pseudepigraphy?

2 peter

revelation is considered ____________ literature

apocalyptic

revelation is connected to which two pieces of literature?

ezekiel and the hebrew bible (old testament)

which churches mentioned in revelation are the good churches?

smyrna, philadelphia

which churches mentioned in revelation are the flawed churches?

ephesus, pergamum, thyatira, laodicea, sardis

the number seven means:

perfection

the number six means:

imperfection

the number three means:

trinity

the number twelve means:

the tribes of israel

the multiples of twelve mean:

israel

the number ten means:

evil

the number five means:

moses

when babylon is referred to in revelations, it means:

rome

the beast of the west=

military power

the beast of the east=

economic power

what three things are NOT a part of the new earth?

1. temple

2. sun

3. sea