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Who complained that the Christians were taking business away from the pagan temples and not buying animals for sacrifice?
Who wrote 'The 12 Caesars'?
Suetonius
Who was a Roman historian?
Tacitus
Who was a Roman legate (like governor) in what we now call Turkey?
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Who wrote 'Annals'?
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Who called Jesus a wise man and a doer of wonderful works?
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Who wrote 'Jewish Antiquities'?
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Who wrote about Nero blaming Christians for the fire in Rome?
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Who was a Roman biographer?
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Who called the Christians depraved?
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Who wrote a letter to Emperor Trajan for advice on how to stop the Christians?
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Who told about the Jewish Christians who were rioting in the streets of Rome?
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Who was a commander in the Jewish army and then became a Jewish historian?
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Who mentions that the followers of Chrestus (Jesus) were troublemakers?
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Who wrote 'The Jewish Wars'?
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One method scripture scholars use to determine that a saying was truly from the mouth of Jesus is originality.
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The third stage of the formation of the Gospels was the writing of the four Gospels.
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The historical books of the Old Testament told how the Chosen people lived in the Promised Land.
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'Redaction' means to re-enact something just like it happened 2000 years ago.
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In source criticism, the scholar focuses on the archaeology that relates to a scripture passage.
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Today, scripture scholars have the original manuscripts written by Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John.
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In the early days of the Church, they thought that Jesus would return soon and the end of the world would happen.
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Historians now estimate that Jesus was actually born between 10 and 12 B.C.
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The Gospel of John is one of the synoptic gospels.
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During his lifetime, Jesus would have been known by the name of Jesus Christ.
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'Quelle' is the German word for missing Gospel.
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Quelle is German for?
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Jesus was raised in the village of Bethlehem near Jerusalem.
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The Septuagint is a holy place outside of Rome where 70 disciples of Christ were executed in 150 AD.
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A 'testament' is a covenant.
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An 'evangelist' is a proclaimer of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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When we (the Catholic Church) say that God inspired the writers of the Bible, what is meant is that God dictated the words and the writers wrote them down.
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Non-biblical historical sources validate the historicity of the New Testament claim that Jesus lived, taught and died in Palestine in the early years of the 1st century.
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St. Jerome wrote the Septuagint.
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The first five books of the Old Testament included the prophet Jeremiah.
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Who was the king of Palestine when Jesus was born?
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The list of official books included in the Bible is known as the?
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Tradition holds that _____ Jewish scholars translated _____ Hebrew scriptures perfectly to arrive at the Septuagint.
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A deliberately exaggerated saying to highlight the topic under discussion is called a?
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The Gospel writer Mark used which sources?
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The word 'synoptic' means?
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The Septuagint was a Greek and _____ century B.C. of the Hebrew Bible.
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The Vulgate was written by?
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In redaction criticism, the biblical scholar focuses on?
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Where was Jesus born?
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God took on human flesh in Jesus is known as the?
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A city in Galilee that was Peter's home?
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The title meaning the 'anointed one' is?
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A proclaimer of the Good News of Jesus Christ is called an?
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The language Jesus spoke?
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Study Notes
Historical Figures and Their Works
- Pliny the Younger: Roman legate in Turkey who complained about Christians affecting pagan temple business and wrote letters to Emperor Trajan regarding Christians.
- Suetonius: Roman biographer known for writing "The 12 Caesars" and "Jewish Antiquities," noted Jewish Christian rioters in Rome and called Christians troublemakers.
- Tacitus: Roman historian who authored "Annals" and documented Nero's blame of Christians for the Great Fire of Rome, calling them depraved and referring to Jesus as 'the wise man.'
- Josephus: Jewish historian and military commander who wrote "The Jewish Wars" and "Jewish Antiquities," acknowledged Jesus' miracles and referred to his followers.
Key Concepts and Terms
- Source Criticism: Scholars analyze historical artifacts and texts for authenticity and context related to scripture passages.
- Incarnation: Refers to God becoming human in the person of Jesus Christ.
- Hyperbole: A rhetorical device using exaggerated statements to emphasize a point.
- Synoptic Gospels: Refers to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, meaning "seen together."
- Evangelist: One who proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Formation of the New Testament
- The third stage of Gospel formation was the writing of the four Gospels after oral traditions.
- Original manuscripts of the Gospels do not exist today; only copies are available.
- Early Church anticipated an imminent return of Jesus and the end of the world.
Important Contextual Details
- Herod the Great was the king of Palestine when Jesus was born.
- Jesus was not known as "Jesus Christ" during his lifetime; "Christ" means "the anointed one."
- "Quelle" translates to "source" in German, not a missing Gospel.
Significant Texts and Versions
- The Septuagint: A Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible from the 2nd century B.C.
- The Vulgate: Latin translation of the Bible by St. Jerome, a pivotal text for the Catholic Church.
- Canon refers to the official list of books recognized in the Bible.
Language and Cultural Influences
- Jesus spoke Aramaic, which was common in Galilee where he lived.
- Many biblical scholars explore editing patterns and intentions through redaction criticism.
Miscellaneous
- Capernaum was a city in Galilee that served as Peter's home.
- The Christian term "testament" parallels the concept of a covenant.
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Test your knowledge on key figures and events from Chapter 1 of the New Testament. This flashcard style quiz features important historical figures such as Pliny the Younger, Suetonius, and Tacitus, highlighting their contributions and contexts. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this chapter.
