Christianity Vocabulary
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Which religious tradition worships a variety of Gods or multiple Gods?

  • Hellenism
  • Monotheism
  • Polytheism (correct)
  • Diaspora

What does the term 'Jew' refer to?

  • Greek word meaning dispersion
  • Belief in one God
  • City-state in Palestine
  • Member of the tribe of Judah (correct)

What does the term 'Diaspora' refer to?

  • Influence and adaptation of Greek thought
  • Religious tradition worshipping multiple Gods
  • Belief in one God
  • Dispersion of Jews around the world (correct)

Which political system was borrowed by the Romans from the Greeks?

<p>Polis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language was absorbed by Christianity as its official language, particularly in writings and official Church documents?

<p>Latin Language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religious belief is characterized by the worship of only one God?

<p>Monotheism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Maccabees named after?

<p>Judas Maccabeus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Syrian Greeks do that led to the Maccabean Revolt?

<p>Sacked Israel and desecrated the Jewish temple (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Herodians believed to be supporters of?

<p>Herod the Great (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of a Prefect in governing Palestine?

<p>Handling taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sanhedrin responsible for?

<p>Handling religious, civil, and criminal matters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of the Levites in the Jewish temple?

<p>Assisting priests during worship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Functional Christology?

<p>The work that Jesus Christ achieved in the plan of salvation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central inquiry of Historical Christology?

<p>The words and works of Jesus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Christology from Below emphasize?

<p>Human experience of Jesus before systematic doctrines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Greek words 'Christos' and 'Logos' mean in Christology from Below?

<p>Messiah and study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the New American Bible, how is Christology defined?

<p>An ordered process of reflection on the nature and meaning of Jesus Christ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What question did Jesus ask the apostles in Mark 8:27-28?

<p>'Who do people say that I am?' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Beatitudes refer to in the Gospel of Matthew?

<p>Eight blessings recounted by Jesus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered heroes of the Christian faith for enduring physical torments rather than denouncing their faith?

<p>Martyrs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'autobasileia' when referred to Jesus?

<p>Kingdom of God itself (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the four evangelists known for writing about the life and message of Jesus Christ?

<p>Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Eschaton' refer to for Christians?

<p>Second coming of Jesus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Kerygma' in early Christianity related to?

<p>Proclamation of faith or preaching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Peter's confession of Jesus in the incident described?

<p>Jesus is fully human and fully divine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jesus rebuke Peter in the same scene?

<p>For not recognizing Him as the political leader against the Roman Empire. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ontological Christology mainly focused on?

<p>Studying Jesus' divinity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Christology from above emphasize?

<p>Exploring Jesus' divinity guided by doctrines and pronouncements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What misconception did Peter have about the Messiah?

<p>He considered the Messiah as a political leader against the Jews. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do the given approaches in Christology suggest complementarity and support?

<p>To guide and enlighten the faith-experiences of followers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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