30 Questions
Where is Jesus believed to have been born according to tradition?
Bethlehem
What was one of the accusations that led to Jesus' death?
Eating with sinners, sick, and poor
At what approximate age did Jesus start his ministry?
29-30 years old
What was the manner of Jesus' death?
Crucifixion
Which cultural identity did Jesus belong to?
Jew
What is the traditional birthday of Jesus celebrated as?
December 25th
Who succeeded the individual removed and exiled by the Romans as the Roman Procurator of Judea?
Pontius Pilate
Which group in Judaism was known for being strict and literal interpreters of the Jewish law 'torah'?
Pharisees
What did the Essenes contribute to the belief of scholars due to findings at the Cave of Khirbet Qumran?
Lost writings
Which group in Judaism served as assistants, guards, porters, and musicians of the temple?
Levites
What were the Zealots called due to their belief that violence was necessary for achieving independence?
Sicarii
Which group in Judaism was trained in the preservation of knowledge and interpretation of Jewish scriptures?
Scribes
What does the Greek word 'euangelion' mean?
Good news or message
Who is described as 'the Emmanuel' and the expected Messiah in the text?
Jesus, the 'Emmanuel'
Which gospel contains common material with Matthew and Luke?
Mark
Who is believed to be the primary author of the parables in the text?
Matthew - the tax collector
When was the Gospel of John most likely written?
85 to 90 AD
What is the Synoptic Problem concerned with?
The specific literary relationship among the 3 gospels
Which Gospel is considered the shortest and the first Gospel?
Mark
Who was the audience of the Gospel of Mark?
Gentiles living in Rome and Syria
Which Gospel writer emphasized Jesus' ties to Jewish ancestry?
Matthew
What was the main theme of Luke's Gospel?
Jesus is Lord
Which Gospel writer intended to help Jewish Christians understand the Jewish roots of their faith?
Matthew
Who was Theophilus in relation to the Gospel of Luke?
A wealthy Gentile recipient of Luke's Gospel
What does the term 'Synagogue' mean?
A place of meeting
Which festival commemorates the freedom of the Israelites?
Passover
What is the significance of the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths?
Celebrates the stay of the Israelites in the desert
What does the term 'Sabbath' mean?
Seventh day
What was the purpose of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)?
Celebrate the rededication of the temple
How was the word of God transferred according to 2 Thessalonians 2:15?
By oral tradition or letters
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