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Religious Studies
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Term
5 stages of formation of the Canon
Definition
1. composition
2. Use
3. Collection
4. Selection
5. Ratification
Term
Muratorian Fragment
Definition
lack 2nd or early 4th century.

Includes: matthew, mark, luke, john, acts, paul's letters, I and II John, Jude, Revalation

Doesn't include: Hebrews, James,  I and II Peter, III John

Adds: Wisdom of Solomon and Apocalypse of Peter
Term

Diatessaron

Definition
merged 4 gospels into one. By Tatian
Term
principles of canonization
Definition
1. Apostolic Origin - writings go back to Apostles
2. Community Recognition- shared with all churches
3. Rule of Faith- certain standard in writings
4. Sense of the church- guided by Holy Spirit
Term

Uses of Archeology and the NT

Definition
1. Apologetic- gives reason
2. Devotional/ Personal- people feel closer when in a place mentioned
3. Illustrative- gives data to help believe
4. Exegetical- to get the meaning out of
5. Lexical - refers to words and their meanings
Term

Definition of the Bible

Definition
latin for "the books" ; 27 books in NT
Term
Codex Sinaiticus
Definition
oldest complete copy of NT; found in a monestary near Mt. Sinai (dates ~340 AD)
Term
Codex Vaticanus
Definition
originally contained entire NT but is now missing parts (Dates ~325 AD)
Term
papyrus
Definition
large reeds pounded into paper that the bible was written on
Term
parchment
Definition
dried lamb skin that the bible was written on
Term
scroll
Definition
rolled manuscript form of the bible that was hand copied
Term
Codex
Definition
book manuscript form that the Bible was hand copied in
Term
Chapter and Verse Divisions
Definition
added in ~ 1000 CE
Term
Koine Greek
Definition
Common greek
Term
BCE and CE
Definition
Before Common Era and Common Era
-more politically correct
-Jesus died in 3-6 CE so AD isn't accurate
Term
Synagogue
Definition
house of study/ little sacrifice
Term
Qumran
Definition
place in the desert where the Essences moved
Term
Hellenization
Definition
Greek-izing the eastern world; 
Term
Alexander the Great
Definition

Emperor who conquered a lot of territory in 332 BCE

Term
Hanukkah
Definition
jewish holiday to remember success of Macabean Revolt... oil burnt
Term

Pompey

Definition
besieged Jerusalem and annexed it for Rome in 62 BCE
Term
Herod the Great
Definition
had a knowledge of Jewish traditions that allowed him to govern jews without rebellion; effective for Rome but hated by jews because he wasnt' a pure jew; built many new projects
Term
Pontius Pilot
Definition
Only Roman governor of Judea mentioned in the Gospels.

ineffective, provoked teh jews;
Tried Jesus and ordered his execution
Term
Nero
Definition
Key roman figure in 1st revolt against Rome in 66-70 CE
Term

Destruction of Jerusalem

Definition
Temple destroyed in 70 AD
Term
Septuagint
Definition
Hebrew and Aramaic OT books were translated into Greek
Term
Jewish Festivals
Definition
Passover (Feast of Unleavened Bread)
Pentecost (Weeks)
Feast of Tabernacles (Tents, Booths)
Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
Hanukkah (Festival of Lights)
Term
Sadducees
Definition

wealthy; accomadated themselves to Roman Empire; didn't believe in resurrection or angels only accepted written Law (TORAH)

Term
Zealots
Definition
sometimes violent; organized themselves to try and overthrow the Roman Empire
Term
Emperor Worship
Definition
many wanted people to worship them as gods
Term
Mystery Religions
Definition
secret religious dramas and ceremonies so you would be immort liek the gods
Term
Platonism
Definition
Greco-Roman Philosphy that the world is a shadow of the real world of perfect truth and beauty and people must escape material world to go to "true home"
Term
Cynicism
Definition
Greco-Roman Philosphy that frugality and a return to nature (like Paul)
Term
Epicureanism
Definition
Greco-Roman Philosphy that feelings and sense perception are most important; cared for each other
Term
Stoicism
Definition
Greco-Roman Philosphy that virtue is the only good so they had really good moral ideas
Term
Gentile
Definition

non- Jew; often thought less of

Term
Antiochus Epiphanes
Definition
king when the Maccabee Revolt began
Term
Masada
Definition
place of mass suicide of Jewish fugatives in first Roman-Jewish War
Term
Papias
Definition
early Christian Bishop in Asia Minor 140CE; said Mark was not eyewitness but got his info from Peter
Term

40 year gap of oral transmission

Definition
from 29 AD- 70 AD; no scripture written but spread orally and spaped "Jesus Tradition"; tensions wiht judaism and emperors begin.
Term
Why are Gospels written?
Definition
1. To clarify Christianity's relationship to Judaism
2. To clarify Christianity's relationship to various aspects of Greco-Roman culture
3. to explain an embarrassing problem; Jesus' cruxifiction(died as a criminal...lowly death)
4. To provide resources for worship
5. To aid with missionary efforts to convert
6. to standardize the story of Jesus' life and significance as fewer eyewitnesses were alive
Term
Hellenistic Biography
Definition

focuses on key events, but not everything, especially focused on person's character mainly in adult lifeand how their death revealed their character.

Term
"Son of God"
Definition
repeated phrase in Mark
Term
Mark's Literary Devices
Definition
1.. Repeated words or phrases
2. Series of 3s
3. Framing Devices ( story within a story ie: Fig Tree)
4. Irony
5. Larger Structural patterns (ie: Blind men healed while in between healings Passion Prediction followed by Disciple misunderstanding x3)
Term
Marks use of "immediately"
Definition

used over and over; keeps reading faster until it slows at chapter 11 because weight placed on his death.

Term
Gospel authorship
Definition
all are anonymous but in 2nd century "The Gospel According to... " was added
Term
Secrecy/ Irony used in Mark
Definition

Secrecy-Jesus tells people not to tell when he performs a miracle because he doesn't want people to misunderstand. Veil of secrecy lifted in Passion Narrative;

Irony- Jesus names Simon, Peter (which means "rock") but he doesn't live up to it; Jesus is accused of Blasphemy but his opponents are really blasphemists.

Term

Passion Predicitons in Mark

Definition
3 times Jesus predicts his death early on but disciples don't understand
Term
Galilean Ministry in Mark
Definition
first 11 chapters; Jesus performs healings
Term
Jerusalem Ministry in Mark
Definition
Pace slows; last 5 chapters; no miracles performed, only concentrates on Passion Narrative to show suffering
Term
Mark portrayal of Jesus
Definition
-teacher who triumphs through submission
-suffers
-perserveres
-independent, non-conformist
- patient (especially with disciples)
-Action
-Authority
-Humanity(powerful, yet vulnerable)
Term
Distinctive Features of Mark
Definition
-written in lowest form of Greek
-short ending
-no account of Jesus' birth or childhood
-shortest of the Gospels
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Term
Short ending of Mark
Definition
original ends with Greek word "for"; open ended
Term
Lukan Authorship
Definition
Written to Theopolis("lover of God");
could be Luke the physician OR Luke the fellow missionary with Paul
Term
Luke/Acts Canonical Order
Definition
Luke John, then Acts... Acts= sequel to Luke

Luke is included in the Gospels
Acts is an intro to expansion of church
Acts ends in Rome, sets stage for Paul's letters
Term
Lukan Prologue
Definition
Says Luke is an eyewitness and others have already written about this; addresses Theopolis
Term
Distinctive Features of Luke
Definition
-Universal interest (not just Jews)
-Interests in social outcasts, porr, women, etc
-Emphasis on prayer and Holy Spirit
-Mood of joyfulness and celebration
-defends Christianity against suspicions that its a threat to Roman peace and stability
-Interest in historical connections
-Emphasis on Israel's special place in God's scheme
Term
"L" Material
Definition
Hypothetical source used to write Luke in addition to Mark and Q
Term
Purpose of Acts
Definition
-Shows God is faithful -Provides defense of Christianity
Term
Beginnings of the Church
Definition
-for everyone, Jew and Gentile
-Outpouring of Holy Spirit at Pentecost
-Peter's sermon leads to 3000 responding
Term
1st Gentile Converts
Definition
Cornelius (Peter has vision and discusses it with Cornelius in Acts 10)
Term
Beloved Disciple
Definition
John says he is the Beloved Disciple throughout; had special intimacy with Jesus and was always near
Term
Johannine Authorship
Definition
John the Apostle (most accepted)
-John the Elder(author of 1,2,3 John)
-collective effort (Johannine School or community)
Term
Johannine Prologue
Definition
"The Word"; Doesn't start with geneology; Word has primary role in Creation of the Universe, brings illumination to a rejecting, dark world,, those who accept the Word become Children of God
Term
Johannine Portrayal of Jesus
Definition
-Jesus represents the Kingdom; -God can be known in physical world -Divinity "I AM"
Term
Talmud
Definition
record of Rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history
Term
Kerygma
Definition
Greek for preaching
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