Synoptic Gospels: An Overview - Exam 3

What are the synoptic gospels?

Matthew, Mark, and Luke

Why are they called the synoptic gospels?

they tell many of the same stories about Jesus and tell the story of Jesus, often in a similar order

What does synoptic mean?

telling the same story

What does gospel mean?

"good news" aka Jesus

What does the author of the Gospel of Mark emphasize?

pastoral: encourages people to remain faithful

Who is the Gospel of Mark's audience?

Christians/insiders

What does the author of the Gospel of Matthew emphasize?

behavioral: teaches people to live according to Jesus' teachings

Who is Matthew, and who is the Gospel of Matthew's audience?

he was a jew writing to other jews

What does the author of the Gospel of Luke emphasize?

inclusivity: emphasizes that God's love and salvation are extended to everyone

Who is Luke, and who is the Gospel of Luke's audience?

he was a gentile writing to other gentiles

Why do the synoptic gospels not include all of the same information?

the authors were trying to communicate a particular message to a particular audience

What are insider books?

books for people who are in the church

What are the insider books?

Mark and Matthew

What are inclusive books?

books for people who aren't already in the church

What is the inclusive book?

Luke

Who are Gentiles?

a non Jews

What is a disciple?

a student / a student of a rabbi

What is discipleship?

how well you practice what you learn as a student

What is a rabbi?

a Jewish religious teacher

What is an angel?

a messenger of God

What is parousia?

the anticipated second coming of Christ