New Testament Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
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There are _____ Christians worldwide

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2.5 Billion

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2
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The three denominations of Christianity

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Eastern Orthodox, Catholics,
Protestants

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3
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____ and ____ reject certain protestant doctrines like salvation through Faith Alone and Sola Scripture

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Catholicism and Orthodox Christian

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4
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are religious ceremonies or rituals considered to impart divine grace such as baptism and Eucharist

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Sacraments

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5
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initiated by Martin Luther in 1517 challenged certain practices of the Catholic Church

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Protestant Reformation

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6
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Early Christian writings outside of the Old Testament

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Pseudepigrapha

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7
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The New Testament consist of ___ books

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27

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8
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The New Testament consist of 27 books written in primarily

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Koine greek

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9
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Early _____ like Codex Sinaiticus. Codex Alexandrinus, and Codex Vaticanus provide valuable sources for understanding the New Testament Texts

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Manuscripts

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10
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The New Testament includes a variety of _________ such as narratives, parables, and apocalyptic writings

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literary genres

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11
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The first 4 books of the New Testament

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The Gospels

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12
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The Gospel of Thomas, The Gospel of Peter etc

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non-canonical

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13
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Matthew Mark and Luke are called the

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Synoptic Gospels

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14
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The term Synoptic is used to describe the close _____ similarities among the first three Gospels in the New Testament

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literary and thematic

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15
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Gospels are a Unique form of. Religious biography, combining historical tradition, supernaturalism, and theological interpertation

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Assumptions and Approaches

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16
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The meaning of an event does not depend on its literal truth

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Historical Criticism

17
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Focuses on the Gospel authors’ role in editing and shaping traditions.

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Redaction Criticism

18
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Identifies unique literary forms, such as parables, used to convey spirtual and moral truths

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Form Criticism

19
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are narrative stories with symbolic storytelling

20
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Analyzes narratives elements, structure, literary, techniques, and purpose in conveying Jesus’ identity and message

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Narrative Criticism

21
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Analyzes written sources and their relationships.

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Source Criticism

22
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suggests Mark was written first, explaining commonalities between Matthew and Luke

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Two Document Theory

23
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Refers to a distinct section or passage of text, often a self-contained

24
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Systematic interpretation or explanation of a text within historical, cultural, linguistic and literary context

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Jesus' oral teachings in various regions, often referred to as the _________ or core message of salvation
kerygma
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is created with inventing the gospel genre, compiling oral tradition into a written narrative aimed at a Hellenstic audience
Mark
27
Event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
Baptism of Jesus
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Jesus delivers a profound sermon on a mountainside, presenting teachings, that encapsulates the core principles of his ministry.
Sermon of the Mount
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It is a parallel teaching to the more well-known "sermon on the Mount"
Sermon on the Plain
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Jesus shares the passover meal with His disciples, instituting the pratice of the Eucharist
The last supper
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The crucifixion of Jesus is a pivotal event in Christian theology.
Crucifixion Of Jesus Matthew 27 Mark 15 John 19
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Gospels offer ________ of Jesus due to different theological perspectives
diverse portraits