The Messiah in Religious Texts Quiz

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What is the meaning of 'Messiah'?

Healer

Warrior

Teacher

Chosen one (correct)

According to Christians, who is considered the Messiah?

Moses

Solomon

David

Jesus Christ (correct)

How is the term 'Messiah' related to 'Christos'?

They refer to different religious figures

They have opposite meanings

They are unrelated terms

They are translations of each other in Hebrew and Greek (correct)

Why is the Old Testament important for Christians?

It contains over 300 messianic prophecies about Jesus Signup and view all the answers

Who anointed both Saul and David in the Old Testament?

Samuel Signup and view all the answers

Which biblical figure played a role in anointing prominent officials in the Old Testament?

Samuel Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of meditating on the life of Jesus, according to the text?

To understand his character and become like him Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurred after the Last Supper but before Jesus' betrayal and arrest?

The Agony in the Garden Signup and view all the answers

What does the name 'Gethsemane' signify in relation to Jesus' experience?

An olive press Signup and view all the answers

Which Gospel provides an independent account of the Paschal events?

John's Gospel Signup and view all the answers

What literary and thematic similarity do the passion narratives of the synoptic Gospels share?

They follow a similar plan Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jesus have to be 'squeezed' in the context of Gethsemane?

To complete our salvation Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the 'anointed one'?

The Word Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Jesus' words at his trial before the Sanhedrin regarding his messiahship?

He affirmed being the Messiah Signup and view all the answers

How is Jesus described in relation to being the source of anointing?

He is both the anointing and the anointed one Signup and view all the answers

What did Peter say when Jesus asked, 'Who do you say I am?'

'You are the Messiah' Signup and view all the answers

What do recent books about Jesus of Nazareth emphasize?

His timeliness and transcendence Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Jesus' communion with the Father according to the text?

It demonstrates his divinity and presence today Signup and view all the answers

What was the instrument used by Roman soldiers in the scourging punishment?

Whip Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jesus taken to after Pontius Pilate before being sent to Herod Antipas?

Antonia fortress Signup and view all the answers

How many lashes could scourging not exceed according to Mosaic Law?

40 lashes Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus go before the Sanhedrin and Pilate?

Temple Signup and view all the answers

What were the small metal balls or sheep bones at the end of each tail of the whip called?

Plumbatae Signup and view all the answers

Why did the executioners sometimes limit the number of lashes administered during scourging?

To prevent the victim from dying too quickly Signup and view all the answers

What was the basic phrase associated with St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle?

'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ) Signup and view all the answers

What did John the Baptist say about Jesus?

'Behold the Lamb of God!' Signup and view all the answers

What is the Messiah in the New Testament?

The Chrism, the God-man Christ, in Whose person the two natures, divine and human, were united Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say in the synagogue after reading from the scroll?

'Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.' Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the people in the synagogue to Jesus' words?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the word 'Messiah' or 'Christ' in the Old Testament and New Testament?