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?

Polis Signup and view all the answers

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

Latin Language Signup and view all the answers

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

Monotheism Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Maccabees named after?

Judas Maccabeus Signup and view all the answers

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

Sacked Israel and desecrated the Jewish temple Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Herodians believed to be supporters of?

Herod the Great Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of a Prefect in governing Palestine?

Handling taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sanhedrin responsible for?

Handling religious, civil, and criminal matters Signup and view all the answers

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

Assisting priests during worship Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Functional Christology?

The work that Jesus Christ achieved in the plan of salvation Signup and view all the answers

What is the central inquiry of Historical Christology?

The words and works of Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What does Christology from Below emphasize?

Human experience of Jesus before systematic doctrines Signup and view all the answers

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

Messiah and study Signup and view all the answers

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

An ordered process of reflection on the nature and meaning of Jesus Christ Signup and view all the answers

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

'Who do people say that I am?' Signup and view all the answers

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

Eight blessings recounted by Jesus Signup and view all the answers

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

Martyrs Signup and view all the answers

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

Kingdom of God itself Signup and view all the answers

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

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Eschaton' refer to for Christians?

Second coming of Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Kerygma' in early Christianity related to?

Proclamation of faith or preaching Signup and view all the answers

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

Jesus is fully human and fully divine. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jesus rebuke Peter in the same scene?

For not recognizing Him as the political leader against the Roman Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ontological Christology mainly focused on?

Studying Jesus' divinity. Signup and view all the answers

What does Christology from above emphasize?

Exploring Jesus' divinity guided by doctrines and pronouncements. Signup and view all the answers

What misconception did Peter have about the Messiah?

He considered the Messiah as a political leader against the Jews. Signup and view all the answers

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

To guide and enlighten the faith-experiences of followers. Signup and view all the answers