Mid Term Exam Study Guide

Question 1

How much do the Gospels have in common with Greco- Roman works know as bio?

Answer 1

They have much in common

Question 2

In contrast to Luke-Acts what is Johns emphasis of the HS role as the fulfillment of prophecy?

Answer 2

John shares with Luke Acts a special interest in the work of the spirit. Both the Spirit represents the continuing presence of Jesus in his church empowering guiding and directing the disciples on their mission. Differences are that Luke the coming of the Spirit is especially the fulfillment of prophecy. In John there is a greater emphasis on the Spirits roles as another Paraclete who will act in Jesus’ place to mediate the presence of the Father.

Question 3

What role, if any do Greco Roman sources outside the NT have? Do they provide an additional information beyond what we learn from the NT Gospels?

Answer 3

They have little information

Question 4

What does form critics study?

Answer 4

A type of historical criticism which seeks to identify the written sources behind each Gospel and their relationship to one another.

Question 5

What two key Old Testament figures is Matthews Genealogy is structured around?

Answer 5

Abraham and David, the legitimate king of Israel

Question 6

What does form narrative criticism study?

Answer 6

A method of literary analysis which treats the Gospel as narrative or story

Question 7

According to the text is the longer ending of Marks Gospel (Mark 16:9-20) accurate?

Answer 7

No there isn’t enough evidence

Question 8

Where was the Ptolemaic Empire dominating Palestine from 323-198 BC centered?

Answer 8

Egypt

Question 9

Who was the leader nicknamed Maccabees who became the leader of the Maccabean revolt after the death of his father Matthias

Answer 9

Judas

Question 10

Who dominated the Sanhedrin in Jesus ‘ day?

Answer 10

The Sadducees

Question 11

Of the two famous rabbis who had the stricter mod restricted view of divorce?

Answer 11

Shammai

Question 12

Most people in the Roman Empire from what class?

Answer 12

Lower class

Question 13

What is the comparison between the number of miracles in marks gospel versus the other three gospels?

Answer 13

Strong emphasis on Jesus’ authority in teaching and in miracles.
Focuses on Jesus’ deeds more than his teachings recording his authority in diverse ways.
Like: nature miracles
Healing the sick
Casting out demons
Raising the dead

Question 14

What is the Targum?

Answer 14

An Aramaic paraphrase of the Hebrew Scriptures

Question 15

The majority of the community to which Matthew was writing from what nationality?

Answer 15

Jewish

Question 16

What is Chaism?

Answer 16

Inverse parallelism

Question 17

Which Gospels tell us anything about Jesus’ childhood?

Answer 17

Luke

Question 18

Which is the only Gospel relating that at the transfiguration, Jesus, Moses, and Elijah were discussing Jesus coming departure or exodus in Jerusalem?

Answer 18

Mark

Question 19

What is Redaction Criticism?

Answer 19

A type of historical criticism which studies how the Gospel writers edited their sources to achieve their distinct theological goals.

Question 20

What is the second century movement that taught salvation came through the knowledge of a persons true spiritual identity?

Answer 20

Gnosticism

Question 21

At Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem whom did the crowds welcome him as? (One of Matthews favorite titles for the Messiah, appearing nine times)?

Answer 21

Son of David

Question 22

Who Gospel has a larger number of Aramaic words than the other two Synoptics?

Answer 22

Mark

Question 23

In the Gospels where are places of revelation?

Answer 23

Mountains

Question 24

Whose Gospel has the reversal of fortunes as a prominent theme?

Answer 24

Luke

Question 25

What aristocratic group of Jewish religious leaders arose from the supporters of the Hasmonean dynasty?

Answer 25

Sadducees

Question 26

A key structural characteristic in Matthews Gospel, there are how many blocks of discourse material (speeches)?

Answer 26

5

Question 27

Who advocated the violent overthrow of the government?

Answer 27

Zealots

Question 28

The first half of whose Gospel represents Jesus as the mighty Messiah and Son of God while the second half of this Gospel portrays Jesus as the Messiah of suffering and sacrifice?

Answer 28

Mark

Question 29

The parable of the wicked tenant farmers in Mark alludes to the parable of the vineyard found in the prophets writings?

Answer 29

Isaiah

Question 30

The healing of Jairus’s daughter is an example of which Gospel writers concise style?

Answer 30

Matthew

Question 31

At what two significant events does a voice from heaven addresses Jesus in Mark?

Answer 31

Baptism and transfiguration

Question 32

What setting refers to the world of human relationships in which a narrative occurs?

Answer 32

Social-cultural setting

Question 33

According to the text, what is the central theme of the two-volume work, Luke-Acts?

Answer 33

Gods end times salvation predicted by the prophet has arrived through the coming of Jesus the Messiah the Savior of the world, and his Salvation is now going forth to the whole world. ( the arrival of Gods end times salvation)

Question 34

What is the Greek Translation of the Hebrew Old Testament?

Answer 34

The Septuagint (LXX)

Question 35

After Johns initial prologue, what is the first (of two) key section concerning?

Answer 35

Signs

Question 36

How many "signs" are there in John's "Book of Signs"

Answer 36

Seven

Question 37

What is the Jewish Feast celebrating the Maccabees victory over their Syrian oppressors?

Answer 37

Hanukkah

Question 38

What does it mean to read the Gospels "vertically"?

Answer 38

To follow the story from top to bottom- beginning to end

Question 39

Luke's most significant contribution to the gospel resurrection narratives is what?

Answer 39

Emmaus Disciples

Question 40

What are some unique characteristics of the Gospel of John?

Answer 40

Simplicity, Metaphors and Symbols

Question 41

Who probably established the Qumran community that produced the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Answer 41

The Essenes

Question 42

What are the characteristics of the Gospel of Matthew?

Answer 42

Shorter and Concise, with emphasis on Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. Message to the Gentiles. Fulfillment Formulas. Topical arrangements. Structural Signals. Most systematically arranged.

Question 43

In Marks Gospel, who was the first human character to comprehend Jesus' role as the suffering Son of God?

Answer 43

The Centurion at the Cross

Question 44

According to the text, what are the two main portraits controlling Matthew's Christology?

Answer 44

Jesus as the Jewish Messiah | Jesus as Immanuel

Question 45

Which Gospel is considered to have been written first by most NT scholars?

Answer 45

Mark

Question 46

According to the text, which background does John draw from when he uses the term Logos ("Word") in John 1

Answer 46

Judaism and Greek philosophical thought

Question 47

In reference to the text, what does "Synoptic" means and what are the Synoptic Gospels?

Answer 47

"Viewed together". Matthew, Mark and Luke

Question 48

When does this text favor a date for the gospel of John to have been written?

Answer 48

Late first century

Question 49

Whose Gospel places an emphasis on Jesus as the savior for all the people?

Answer 49

Luke

Question 50

What is a “redactor”?

Answer 50

An editor

Question 51

At what two significant events does a voice from heaven addresses Jesus in Mark?

Answer 51

Baptism and Transfiguration