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The 'hidden life' of Jesus, as described, primarily refers to the period:
The 'hidden life' of Jesus, as described, primarily refers to the period:
- After his baptism by John the Baptist but before he began preaching and performing miracles.
- Spent in Egypt away from public view to escape King Herod's persecution.
- Immediately following his birth up to his family's return from Egypt.
- From his early childhood in Nazareth until the commencement of his public ministry around the age of 30. (correct)
Which characteristic was primarily attributed to Joseph's influence on Jesus' development?
Which characteristic was primarily attributed to Joseph's influence on Jesus' development?
- Qualities related to character, work ethic, and approach to life. (correct)
- An intellectual inclination towards understanding and interpreting scripture.
- A temperament marked by gentleness and compassion.
- A profound devotion to religious practices and contemplation.
The excerpt suggests that the family's humble circumstances in Nazareth primarily served as:
The excerpt suggests that the family's humble circumstances in Nazareth primarily served as:
- An obstacle that Jesus had to overcome to understand the plight of the poor during his ministry.
- A stark contrast to the opulent lifestyle Jesus would later encounter during his public ministry in Jerusalem.
- A setting where everyday life experiences were utilized for doctrinal and value-based instruction. (correct)
- A demonstration of God's preference for the impoverished and marginalized in society.
The Holy Family's flight to Egypt was primarily motivated by:
The Holy Family's flight to Egypt was primarily motivated by:
Upon returning from Egypt, the Holy Family's decision to settle in Nazareth was primarily influenced by:
Upon returning from Egypt, the Holy Family's decision to settle in Nazareth was primarily influenced by:
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Early Life of Jesus
Early Life of Jesus
The period when Jesus' family fled to Egypt to escape Herod, later returning to Nazareth.
Hidden Life
Hidden Life
The formative years of Jesus, approximately until age 30, marked by growth and development.
Influences on Jesus
Influences on Jesus
The roles of Mary and Joseph in shaping Jesus' character and values.
Family Background
Family Background
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Significant Influences
Significant Influences
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Study Notes
The Life of Christ
- Herod's son, better to be a pig than his son
- Jeremiah quoted regarding the killing of Bethlehem's innocents
- Rachel weeping for her children
- The Church honors the innocent children as martyrs on the feast of Holy Innocents
- The Holy Family stayed in Egypt
- Herod the Great died in 4 B.C.
- Archelaus succeeded his father, Herod
- Archelaus was less brutal than Herod, less politically astute
- Archelaus exiled to Gaul
- Jesus and Mary sent to Nazareth for safety
- Christ's "hidden life" lasted approximately 30 years
- Jesus likely resembled Mary, temperamentally
- Jesus intelligent, quick to learn, and reflective
- Jesus deeply religious, eager to help others
- Jesus resembled Joseph in his work ethic, character, speaking style, realism, and in his use of everyday examples to convey his doctrine.
- The Holy Family likely poor, like other families in Nazareth
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