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| The theological idea of the increase of evil in the world, the near end of the age, and decisive intervention of God to inaugurate the age to come |
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| A collection of 14 Jewish books not found in the Hebrew OT, but may be included in the Roman Catholic Bible. |
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| Jews who were living outside Palastine, scattered or dispersed among the Gentiles |
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| A sect of Judaism at the time of Jesus emphasizing apocalyptic, asceticism, and strict obedience to the law |
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| Hebrew term designating pious Jews who would not abandon their faith, even if it meant death during the Maccabean time period |
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| The family name of those Jews (Maccabees) and their descendants who instigated a revolt against Syrians in 167 BC |
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| Jewish party during the time of Jesus that sought to keep Herod's dynasty in power |
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| Commentary on the Hebrew text of the OT by the rabbis |
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| A collection of Jewish legal teaching dating from the second century BC to the second century AD |
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| A group of Jews during Jesus' time holding to strict observances of Jewish legal rules and opposed Jesus and early Christianity |
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| Fanciful religious books written between 200 BC and 200 AD falsely ascribed the famous OT figures |
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| Group of Jews from Jesus' time comprised primarily of priestly aristocracy who relied only on the Torah, rejecting many other common beliefs |
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| The supreme judicial council of Judaism: high priests, elders, and scribes |
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| The dynasty founded by Alexander the Great's general Seleucus after Alexander's death, controlling the land of Palestine until driven out by Maccabees |
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| The Greek Translation of the Hebrew OT |
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| Collection of Jewish traditions that form the basis of Judaism's life and thought |
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| Collection of Jewish legal writings, but not deemed authoritative |
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| The Latin translation of the Bible by Jerome near end of the 4th century AD, authorized by the Roman Catholic Church |
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| A Jewish party of extreme nationalism in Jesus' day that advocated armed rebellion to usher in the kingdom of God |
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| Four Military Successors to Alexander the Great who split his territory into four areas to rule, one for each general |
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| Famous Roman Ruler of the Seleucid Empire in 175 BC |
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| Famous Greek General to rule Egypt and North Africa after Alexander the Great's death |
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| Leader of the Maccabean revolt after his father's death |
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| Greek word "proclamation" meaning the message of the early church concerning the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as preached to those who had yet to receive Christ |
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| A literary device where a story is given symbolic meaning |
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| General term denoting the period of time between the OT and the NT |
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| A creed drafted by the Council of Nicene in 325 AD emphasizing the proper relationship between the Father and the Son and the humanity of Jesus |
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