Jesus of Nazareth and Theological Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, origins, and theological concepts from the lecture text.

Fiat

Latin for "let it be done," referring to Mary's acceptance of the angel Gabriel's words informing her that she would be the Mother of the Son of God.

Incarnation

Refers to God coming in the flesh when the second Person of the Trinity, the Son, took on a human nature (a human body and a human soul) in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Jesus

A name originating from the Hebrew word Yeshua, which means "God saves."

Christ

A title coming from Christos in ancient Greek, which means "anointed one."

Messiah

The Hebrew word for "anointed one," corresponding to the Greek title Christos.

Paschal Mystery

The term referring to Jesus' Passion (suffering), Death, Resurrection from the dead, and Ascension into heaven.

Passover

The event commemorating the Exodus, when God commanded the Hebrew people to sacrifice a lamb and mark their doors with its blood to save their firstborn and escape slavery.

Liar, Lunatic, or Lord

The three logical options regarding Jesus' claims to be God, popular in Christian apologetics.