NT Quiz 4 - Catholic Epistles + Apocalyptic Lit

Hebrews, James, Jude, 1 & 2 Peter, 1 2 & 3 John

What are the Catholic epistles?

Function of the Catholic epistles

present more comprehensive witness of Jesus beyond writings of Paul and the disciples and address the more difficult teachings of Paul (ex. cheap grace)

Nero

One of the emperors present during the writings of the Catholic Epistles; brutally persecuted Christians, including killing Peter and Paul

family scandals and revolt and suicide

What caused Nero’s downfall?

Primary themes of the Catholic epistles

To grow immature congregations into mature Christians, and to equip them with a deep/robust faith

Hebrews

Author: unknown (maybe Apollos, Barnabas, Timothy, or a woman)

Audience: unknown (prob. ppl who knew the OT well, such as Jewish Christians)

Date: unknown

Main theme: Where do we find Jesus in the OT

were heavily persecuted

Christians addressed in the book of Hebrews…..

Angels, priests and prophets

What are some examples from Hebrews where Jesus presented as is greater than these OT characters…

James

Author: James a leader of the Jerusalem church, a brother of Jesus

Audience: Jewish Christians scattered after the death of Stephen

Date: 50 AD

Theme: Challenges how Christians live- meant to make you uncomfortable

Cousin or step-brother theory

Catholic traditions about who James was in relation to Jesus

It focuses on a works-based faith

Why did Martin Luther dislike the book of James?

the rich

What group does James criticize the most?

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