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CH3 TEST
Question | Answer |
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How many provinces were there in first century Palestine? | 4- Galilee, Samaria, Judea, Idumea |
Where was Nazareth? | Galilee |
What languages would Jesus have spoken? Could he read? | 3- Aramaic,Koine Greek, Hebrew Yes he could read |
What are the unique semitic-language ways of speaking that are evident in the way that Jesus told stories? | Parallel Statements- expressing same thing twice slightly differently Comparisons- in order to sow what is better Exaggeration- Hyperbole to drive home a point |
What are some characteristics of the geography of Palestine? | Part of fertile crescent, key location, varied (coastal, mountainous, hilly, freshwater lakes, salty- Dead Sea) |
Why would Palestine be a key location in first century? | Crossroads for Egyptian, Syrian, and Persian expansions in the ancient world |
What are some typical trades/jobs in first century Palestine? | Galilee: Shepherds, Fisherman, Carpentry, Farming, Publicans Judea: Wool Merchants, Leather Workers, Olive Oil Pressers, Bakers, Butchers, Manufacturers of other Products, Building Tradesmen, Production of Food, Jobs in the Temple |
What are the reasons why the Roman Empire was considered “Pax Romana”? | - extended period of peace and prosperity - common language throughout empire - intricate road system - legal system - strong military force |
However, why did most Jews find it to be oppressive? | - subordinate to Roman Leaders - influence thier daily life - heavy taxation - oppressive rule under some rulers - pagan temples- enforce emperor worship - temple leadership- influence Jewish practice - attacks - attacks on temple treasury |
Who was the Roman Procurator of Galilee from AD 26-36 that oversaw Jesus’ crucifixion? | Pontius Pilate |
What is the connection between Passover and Jesus last supper? | celebrates the Chosen Peoples' liberation from slavery in Egypt (seder meal/ slaughtered lamb). JESUS LAST SUPPER WAS A SEDER MEAL |
What are the characteristics of the Temple? Where is it? | Jerusalem, Jews believed God dwelled here in a special way, Jewish priests lead worship here, Jesus visited here |
Is there evidence that Jesus ever visited the Temple? | Yes (bible verses) Luke 2:46 John 7:28 Matt 21:12 |
Why was the Temple destroyed in AD 70? | By Romans after an uprising |
What are some essential parts of Jewish practice in first century Palestine? | Centrality of Scripture, importance of prayer, feasts and festivals |
served as priests collabed with Romans to stay in power unliked by common folks Did not believe in resurrections of the dead or the immorality of the soul | Sadducees- |
Sadducees V these peps strict observance of the law Jesus challenged thier legalism laymen Jesus was a lot like them believed in resurrections of the body helped persevere Judaism | Pharisees- |
Believed Jewish independence can be achieved only through military overthrow of the Romans | Zealots- |
(publicans) Jesus hired by romans to collect taxes (skimmed off top) | Tax collectors- |
writers and jurists of the law, passing Judgement on those who broke the law, organized old testament, Rabbis | Scribes- |
Non- Jews (eventually convert) | Gentiles- |
What was the status of slavery in the Roman Empire? | widespread debt, prisoner of war, kidnaped In Palestine- very few NT attacks the idea of slavery |
How were women treated in first century Palestine? | Patriarchal society, seen as inferior, property to men, had few political rights, especially childless or widowed |
How did Jesus treat women counterculturally? Give specific examples (ie. From Jesus and Women article).* | Talked to, and acknowledged women - Samaritan women Allowed women to take powerful roles in Jesus' ministry- Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna |
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