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WHat are the names of the 2 kingdoms?
Northern and Southern
Where is Jerusalem?
Southern Kingdom
What kingdom descends from King David?
Northern
Which kingdom do the Assyrians attack?
Northern
WHat kingdom do the Babylonians attack?
Southern
What of great significance is destroyed by the Babylonians?
The Temple
What is the prophets purpose?
To call people back to the covenant of faithfulness with God
What are the 4 main prophets name?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel
What did the prophets warn about?
If the people are unfaithful to God they will be exiled.
What do the prophets give the people of Israel hope about?
A hope of restoration, that they can repent
Who is Daniel referring to when he says āAncient of daysā?
God the Father
Who defeated the Babylonians and issues an edict of religious tolerance, allowing the Jews to return to the promised land?
Persians, Cyrus
After exile what happened to the 10 tribes of the northern kingdom?
They were eradicated, the lost tribes of Israel
What are the 3 rebuilding projects in the promised land?
Walls of Jerusalem, Torah/the people, and The temple
Why are the Maccabees revolting?
They are revolting against the Seleucids, because they were being persecuted for their faith.
What is the name of the horrific Seleucid King that brings a great persecution on the Jewish people during the Maccabean Revolt?
King Antiochus IV
What are the Pharisees known for?
Very strict adherence to the torah
What are the Sadducees know for?
Wealthy, mostly in Jerusalem, only believed in the first 5 books of the old testament, did not believe in the resurrection or angles.
What are the Essenes known for?
Very small group, apocalyptic, believed in purification.
Zealots
Believed God would send messiah to overthrow Romans, mostly underground
What are the Diaspora known for?
jews that were not in Jerusalem, diverse, influenced by greek and Roman culture
What are the Sicarii known for?
Opposed Romans, rebelled against romans
Who is ruling during 1st century A.D.
Romans
WHo is the king in te 1st century?
Harried the Great
In the 1st century who is ruling Jerusalem?
Pontius Pilate
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What are the categories of the books in the New Testament?
Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Pauline Letters, Revelation, Letters to the Hebrews, and Catholic Letters
What is the heart of all sacred scripture?
Gosples
What does Gospel mean in Greek?
Good News
Who are the 4 gospel authors?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What do we know about Matthew?
Apostle and tax collecter
What do we know about Mark?
He was a companion of Peter
What do we know about Luke?
He was a doctor and a friend of john
what do we know about John?
He was a fisherman and known as the youngest apostle.
Who was Matthew writing to?
Jewish Christians
Who is Mark writing to?
Christians in Rome
Who is Luke writing to?
Christians in greece and āTheophilusā
Who is John writing to?
All christians of all time
What image of Jesus did Matthew provide?
King/Messiah
What image of Jesus did Mark provide?
The Suffering Servant
What image of Jesus did Luke provide?
Universal Savior
What image of Jesus did John provide?
Son of God (Divine)
What are the three stages of the formation of the gospels?
Life and teachings, oral teachings, ans written gospels.
What is the genre of the Gospels?
Ancient Greco-Roman Biography
Which are the synoptic gosples?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
What does the word Logos refer to?
Word
What does the term "Incarnation" refer to?
The act or state of being embodied in flesh
What significant differences are there between the two different genealogies in Matthew and Luke?
Matthew tells a royal and legal genealogy, Luke tells a physical or actual genealogy
What do matthew and Lukeās genealogy reveal about Jesus?
that he is in direct descent of David in 2 ways
What kind of prayer is the Rosary primarily?
A meditation
What are the 3 main prayers involved in the prayer of the Rosary?
our father, glory be, hail mary
How many sets of Mysteries are there? How many Mysteries in total?
7 sets, 20 total
What period of Jesus' life do the Joyful Mysteries deal with?
When he was a child
What is the first Joyful mystery?
The Annunciation
What is the second Joyful mystery?
The Visitation
What is the third Joyful mystery?
Nativity
What is the fourth Joyful mystery?
Presentation at the temple
What is the fifth Joyful mystery?
Finding of Jesus in the Temple
What is the first Luminous mystery?
Baptism
What is the second Luminous mystery?
Wedding at Cana
What is the third Luminous mystery?
Proclamation of the kingdom of God
What is the fourth Luminous mystery?
Transfiguration
What is the fifth Luminous mystery?
Institution of the Eucharist
How does Jesus' sermon on the mount in the Gospel of Matthew relate to Moses in the Book of Exodus?
Moses receives the 10 commandments on the mountain, Jesus teaches on the mountain so he is giving the new commandments, he is said to be the new Moses
What role do parables and miracles play in Jesus' public ministry?
There purpose is to reveal the kingdom of god and to unveil the identity of Jesus.
What are the 12 disciples names?
Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Judas, Simon, Judas
What's the difference between a disciple and an apostle?
Disciple is a student/follower. Apostle is a person who is sent out like a missionary
What is the first sorrowful mystery?
Agony in the Garden
What is the second sorrowful mystery?
the Scourging at the pillar
What is the third sorrowful mystery?
The Crowning with Thorns
What is the fourth sorrowful mystery?
The carrying of the cross
What is the fifth sorrowful mystery?
Crucifixion
how would you describe the paschal mysteries
The Paschal mysteries about Jesusā life, death, resurrection, and ascension. These show us the idea of redemption and salvation.
What connection does the Last Supper have with the Passover ritual?
the 4 cups
What is the manner of Judas' betrayal of Jesus?
With a kiss
What is the 1st of Jesusā last 7 words on the cross?
Father, forgive them, for the know not what they do
What is the 2nd of Jesusā last 7 words on the cross?
Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise
What is the 3rd of Jesusā last 7 words on the cross?
Woman, behold your son!
What is the 4th of Jesusā last 7 words on the cross?
My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?
What is the 5th of Jesusā last 7 words on the cross?
I thirst
What is the 6th of Jesusā last 7 words on the cross?
It is finished!
What is the 7th of Jesusā last 7 words on the cross?
Father in your hands i commend my spirit
What role did the Blessed Virgin Mary play in the Passion of Jesus?
She suffered with the lord, when there are suffering in our lives she shows us to bring the suffering to Jesus
What is the 1st Glorious mystery?
The ressurection
What is the 2nd Glorious mystery?
the Ascentsion
What is the Christian claim regarding the "resurrection" of Jesus?
A real historical event where a man rose from the dead
What is the ascension referring to?
A reference to the 40 says after his resurrection he ascends body and soul into heaven, the entry of his humanity into heaven.
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