Details Title: 2.2.2.8 Nativity Description: Emmanuel Total Flash Cards: 29 Created: 03/08/2009 05:22:15		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Religious Studies Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Infancy Narrative Definition A story about the birth of Jesus and his early life    Term Nativity, The Definition The collective stories of Jesus’ birth Term Gold Definition A gift of the Magi Term Frankincense Definition A gift of the Magi    Term Myrrh Definition A gift of the Magi  Term Herod (the Great) Definition The Jewish king who slaughtered innocent children, in the hope of eliminating a possible rival to his throne  Term Emmanuel Definition It literally means “God with us;” it is a term used to describe the Christ Child in Matthew’s Gospel  Term Bethlehem Definition Joseph was born in this town  Term Gabriel Definition His name literally means “God is my strength;” an archangel, who serves as a messenger from God in the story of the Nativity    Term Angel Definition For the Hebrews, a being that denotes the very presence of God    Term (Baby) Jesus Definition The Divine Infant; a title that represents the infant Jesus until to the age of twelve   Term Nazareth Definition Jesus’ hometown     Term Joseph Definition The adoptive father of Jesus; he was a carpenter by trade     Term Carpenter Definition A manual worker, who assembled clunky and awkward constructions – such as supports for homes and crosses for crucifixion     Term Artisan Definition A skilled manual worker, who crafted items that were strictly decorative, including furniture, clothing, jewelry, household items, and tools       Term Holy Family Definition This threesome flees to Egypt, and then an angel calls them out of Egypt to Israel after the death of Herod      Term Herod (Antipas) Definition The son of Herod (the Great)   Term Magi Definition Non-Jewish men who were members of the priestly caste of the Persians and who served as chaplains to and representatives of the Persian royalty     Term Astrology Definition The Magi were known for their understanding of this science     Term Occult, The Definition The mysterious dimension of life       Term Wise Men Definition Representing all Gentiles, they are the first to recognize Jesus as a king when they present Him with royal gifts; the Magi       Term Epiphany, The Definition The time when Jesus is manifested as the Messiah, Son of God, and Savior of the world         Term Gaspar Definition The name of one of the three Wise Men     Term Melchior Definition The name of one of the three Wise Men     Term Balthasar Definition The name of one of the three Wise Men     Term Jupiter Definition In ancient thought, it was a “star” associated with royalty       Term Saturn Definition The “star” of Israel       Term Nova Definition A super-bright explosion of a star     Term Winged Man Definition The symbol of Matthew’s Gospel