The life of Jesus: context Flashcards
(49 cards)
Promise land
The part of the middle east where the story of jesus took place
First name of the middle east
Land of Canaan
Name of Middle east after the hebrews
Promise lands
The name of middle east when it was ruled by king david
Israel
Name of Middle east today
Palestine
Galilee
North
Samaria
Centre
Judea
South
jesus was born
in bethlem
Jesus grew up in
Nazareth
He was baptised
in the river jordon
He performed is miracle in
Cana
Jesus met his first disciples
in the sea of Galilee
He thought people in
Capernaum
He healed people in
Jericho
He visited friends in
Bethany
He was crucified outside
Jerusalem
Prophet
Holy men or women who carried messages from god
Jewish people believed God spoke to them through prophets such as
Isiah and Jeremia
The Messiah
A leader sent by God
What does Messiah mean in hebrew
Anointed one
Sadduces
Wealthy families who accepted Roman rule and did not accept a Roman Messiah.
The prophets said that the messiah would
Be king, a great leader, be anointed by god, bring peace and justice and restore the Kingdom of Israel.
The Pharisees
Were Jews from normal families and rejected Roman rule