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

Which cultural identity did Jesus belong to?

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

What is the traditional birthday of Jesus celebrated as?

<p>December 25th (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does the Greek word 'euangelion' mean?

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

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

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Which gospel contains common material with Matthew and Luke?

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

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

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When was the Gospel of John most likely written?

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

What is the Synoptic Problem concerned with?

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

Which Gospel is considered the shortest and the first Gospel?

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

Who was the audience of the Gospel of Mark?

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

Which Gospel writer emphasized Jesus' ties to Jewish ancestry?

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What was the main theme of Luke's Gospel?

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

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

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Who was Theophilus in relation to the Gospel of Luke?

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What does the term 'Synagogue' mean?

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

Which festival commemorates the freedom of the Israelites?

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

What does the term 'Sabbath' mean?

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

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

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

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