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What term refers to the authors of the four Gospels?
What term refers to the authors of the four Gospels?
What is a parable?
What is a parable?
Figurative stories or sayings that convey spiritual truth.
What does the term 'allegory' signify?
What does the term 'allegory' signify?
A type of figurative speech where story elements represent real-world concepts.
What is the Greek term for 'power' used in the context of miracles?
What is the Greek term for 'power' used in the context of miracles?
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What is the Greek word for 'sign' used in the Gospel of John?
What is the Greek word for 'sign' used in the Gospel of John?
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What is the event called where Jesus' appearance is altered?
What is the event called where Jesus' appearance is altered?
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What is a pronouncement story?
What is a pronouncement story?
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What does 'passion' refer to in Christian theology?
What does 'passion' refer to in Christian theology?
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What are oral sources in New Testament studies?
What are oral sources in New Testament studies?
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What are the Synoptic Gospels?
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
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What does the Synoptic Puzzle refer to?
What does the Synoptic Puzzle refer to?
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What is the Two-Source Hypothesis?
What is the Two-Source Hypothesis?
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What is the Q source?
What is the Q source?
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What does the Four-Source Hypothesis propose?
What does the Four-Source Hypothesis propose?
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What is M material?
What is M material?
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What is L material?
What is L material?
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What is the Griesbach Hypothesis?
What is the Griesbach Hypothesis?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Evangelist: Refers to the authors of the four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The term comes from the Greek word "euangellion," meaning "gospel" or "good news."
- Parable: Figurative stories used to impart spiritual truths by referencing everyday occurrences.
- Allegory: A narrative in which characters or events symbolize deeper concepts; for example, in the parable of the sower, seeds represent the word of God.
- "Power" (dynamis): Greek term for miracles in Synoptic Gospels, signifying "power" or "deed of power."
- "Sign" (sēmeia): Miraculous acts in the Gospel of John that signify deeper truths about God, with "sign" being the literal translation of sēmeia.
Significant Events and Concepts
- Transfiguration: A moment in the Synoptic Gospels where Jesus' appearance is altered, revealing his divine glory; noted in Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, and Luke 9:28-36.
- Pronouncement Story: Anecdotes in the Gospels focused on a pivotal statement made by Jesus, culminating the story’s message.
- Passion: Refers to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ within Christian theology.
Sources and Theories
- Oral Sources: Information about Jesus passed down orally before being documented by Gospel writers.
- Synoptic Gospels: Refers to Matthew, Mark, and Luke due to their overlapping narratives, allowing for comparative study; "synoptic" translates to "seen together."
- Synoptic Puzzle or Problem: The inquiry into how the Synoptic Gospels are interconnected and which Gospels influenced one another.
Hypotheses on Gospel Relationships
- Two-Source Hypothesis: The theory suggesting that Mark was composed first, with Matthew and Luke using Mark as well as a lost source called Q.
- Q Source: A theorized collection of Jesus' sayings utilized by Matthew and Luke, derived from the German word "Quelle," meaning source.
- Four-Source Hypothesis: An expansion of the Two-Source Hypothesis indicating that Matthew and Luke also drew from additional unknown sources known as M (unique to Matthew) and L (unique to Luke).
- Griesbach Hypothesis (or Two-Gospel Hypothesis): A less prevalent theory positing that Matthew was written first, followed by Luke, who utilized Matthew; Mark then referenced both. Proposed by modern scholar Griesbach.
Unique Material
- M Material: Content exclusive to Matthew's Gospel, sourced from unidentified origins and not derived from Mark or Q.
- L Material: Content exclusive to Luke's Gospel, similarly gathered from unknown sources, distinct from Mark and Q.
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Test your knowledge of key terms from Chapter 4 of the New Testament. This quiz includes important definitions like 'evangelist' and 'parable', helping you to deepen your understanding of biblical studies. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike!
