Overview of The New Testament

The entire biblical canon is made up of how many parts?

Two (Old and New Testament)

What does the Old Testament consist of?

39 books written across 1,000 years.

What does the New Testament consist of?

27 book written within ~ 40 years

The bible tells one story what is it?

Covenant relationship between God and his creation.

Where does the word “Canon” come from?

It comes from “reed” and was used with the meaning of measuring stick.

Apostolicity

Written by apostle, written by a close associate of an apostle (Luke - companion of Paul)

What is stage one of the Canon?

Oral Phase: Oral tradition that leads to writing (amanuensis).

What is the second phase of the Canon?

Collection Phase: Collection of the writing.

What is the third phase of the Canon?

Acceptance Phase:

• Confessed Books

• Contradicted Books

• Overcoming textual issues

• Council to agree on the NT

What genres were in the NT?

Gospels, History, Epistles/Letters, Apocalyptic

Who is Mattathias (of Modin)?

The great grandson of Hasmon. Refuses to offer pagan sacrifice.

Who is Judas Maccabeus?

Leads continued revolt and guerilla warfare to defeat the
Syrians and begin a civil war among Jews.

What is Hasideans?

• During this time the Pharisees, Essenes, and Sadducees are
  formed.

• Pharisees and Essenes are religiously minded

• Sadducees are politically minded

Who is Augustus (Octavian)?

Defeated Antony and Cleopatra and
becomes the first Roman emperor.

How was property kept?

Property was valuable; this lead to arranged marriage to
guarantee it was kept.

What happened to sons on the 8th day?

Sons named and circumcised on the 8th day

When were girls named?

Girls were named in a month.

How was housing?

• Typically simple, one story

• Constructed with mud and straw baked in the sun or small stones

• Rooftops were accessible commonly used for sleeping,
  drying vegetables, and praying

What did food consist of?

• Bread, fruits, and vegetables

• Meat during festivals

• Honey, dates, figs, raisins used for sweeteners

How did meals go?

• Twice a day for Jews; Four times a day for Romans

• Reclined during festivals; sat up during other meals

What is Gnosticism (gk=gnosis)?

Mystic religion believing that knowledge is the way to salvation, or the way to remedy the human problem.