Passion Narratives and the Gospels

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about the Passion Narrative and related topics.

Passion Narrative

Refers to the suffering and death of Jesus.

Suffering Servant

In Mark's Gospel, Jesus is portrayed as this, emphasizing humility, suffering, courage, and human emotion.

Compassionate Saviour

In Luke's Gospel, Jesus is depicted as this, highlighting compassion, an inclusive Kingdom, mercy, and empathy.

Teaching Messiah

In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus is presented as this, fulfilling prophecies and Covenant promises.

Divine Son of God

In John's Gospel, Jesus is shown as this, one with the Father, having a special anointed mission, and being the way to salvation.

The Last Supper

Links the Old Testament to the New Testament, honoring the sacrifice of the Lamb that saves and frees from slavery.

Paschal

Comes from Hebrew and Aramaic words meaning 'the passing over'.

The Passover

Story in the Old Testament of God saving the Israelite children from the Angel of Death.

Paschal Mystery

Refers to the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus, completing God’s saving plan for humanity.

Simon of Cyrene

Helped Jesus carry his cross.

Adam and Eve

Broke the trust between God and Humanity.

Covenants

God tries to help Humanity by instructing them on how to repair the broken relationship through this.

Jesus

God sends his only Son to repair the relationship through a huge sacrifice, but also through showing humanity how to act; also Messiah and Son of God.