Jewish Celebrations and Feasts
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Where is Jesus believed to have been born according to tradition?

  • Nazareth
  • Bethlehem (correct)
  • Jerusalem
  • Galilee
  • What was one of the accusations that led to Jesus' death?

  • Eating with sinners, sick, and poor (correct)
  • Public indecency
  • Tax evasion
  • Working on the Sabbath
  • At what approximate age did Jesus start his ministry?

  • 27-28 years old
  • 21-23 years old
  • 35-36 years old
  • 29-30 years old (correct)
  • What was the manner of Jesus' death?

    <p>Crucifixion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural identity did Jesus belong to?

    <p>Jew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional birthday of Jesus celebrated as?

    <p>December 25th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded the individual removed and exiled by the Romans as the Roman Procurator of Judea?

    <p>Pontius Pilate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in Judaism was known for being strict and literal interpreters of the Jewish law 'torah'?

    <p>Pharisees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Essenes contribute to the belief of scholars due to findings at the Cave of Khirbet Qumran?

    <p>Lost writings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in Judaism served as assistants, guards, porters, and musicians of the temple?

    <p>Levites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Zealots called due to their belief that violence was necessary for achieving independence?

    <p>Sicarii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in Judaism was trained in the preservation of knowledge and interpretation of Jewish scriptures?

    <p>Scribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Greek word 'euangelion' mean?

    <p>Good news or message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is described as 'the Emmanuel' and the expected Messiah in the text?

    <p>Jesus, the 'Emmanuel'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gospel contains common material with Matthew and Luke?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is believed to be the primary author of the parables in the text?

    <p>Matthew - the tax collector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Gospel of John most likely written?

    <p>85 to 90 AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Synoptic Problem concerned with?

    <p>The specific literary relationship among the 3 gospels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gospel is considered the shortest and the first Gospel?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the audience of the Gospel of Mark?

    <p>Gentiles living in Rome and Syria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gospel writer emphasized Jesus' ties to Jewish ancestry?

    <p>Matthew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main theme of Luke's Gospel?

    <p>Jesus is Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gospel writer intended to help Jewish Christians understand the Jewish roots of their faith?

    <p>Matthew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Theophilus in relation to the Gospel of Luke?

    <p>A wealthy Gentile recipient of Luke's Gospel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Synagogue' mean?

    <p>A place of meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival commemorates the freedom of the Israelites?

    <p>Passover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths?

    <p>Celebrates the stay of the Israelites in the desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Sabbath' mean?

    <p>Seventh day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)?

    <p>Celebrate the rededication of the temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the word of God transferred according to 2 Thessalonians 2:15?

    <p>By oral tradition or letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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