New Testament ( 2+3)

Historical Jesus

What we know from historians about Jesus' life and teaching.

New Testament

The primary source of information about Jesus, consisting of 27 books.

Old Testament

The collection of books that foretold the coming of Jesus in the New Testament.

Kerygma

Preaching to the unbelievers.

Didache

Catechetical instruction to converts.

Liturgy

Worship or manner of expressing beliefs during Eucharistic celebrations.

Formation of the Gospels

The process through which the accounts of Jesus' life were compiled and written down.

Gospels

The accounts of Jesus' life and teachings; includes Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Christology

The study of the nature and work of Christ.

Synoptic Gospels

The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke that present a similar view of Jesus' life.

Mark Gospel

Portrays Jesus as the Suffering Servant.

Matthew Gospel

Describes Jesus as a Teacher.

Luke Gospel

Presents Jesus as the Savior to all.

John Gospel

Depicts Jesus as the Son of God.

Q source

An unknown source used by Matthew and Luke alongside Mark.

Galilee

Region in northern Palestine, significant in Jesus' life.

Samaria

Central region of Palestine that Jesus traveled through.

Judea

Southern region of Palestine where Jerusalem is located.

Aramaic

The language Jesus likely spoke and heard.

Hebrew

The language of the Sacred Scriptures read in Synagogue and Temple.

Latin

Language spoken by Roman officials in 1st century Palestine.

Circumcision

A key practice that identifies a Jew in ancient times.

Passover

Feast celebrating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.

Pentecost

Festival commemorating the giving of the Law to Moses.

Tabernacles

Feast celebrating the Jews' time in the wilderness.

Hanukkah

Celebration of the rededication of the Temple.

Political Climate

The oppressive environment under which Jesus was born, including Roman rule.

Temple

The central place of worship and sacrifice located in Jerusalem.

Synagogue

Local house of prayer and worship for Jewish communities.

Eucharistic celebrations

Worship services that involve the Holy Communion.

Oral Tradition

Stories about Jesus that were passed down verbally before being written.

Eye witnesses

People who directly saw or experienced the events of Jesus' life.