Christianity
Kennede Reese
Chapter 13
Christianity
1.
Define Christianity’s core doctrines.
b.
Christianity has two core doctrines. The first core doctrine is the Incarnation, which asserts that Christ is both fully divine and fully human. The second doctrine is the Trinity, which holds that God consists of three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
2.
What are the literal and symbolic meanings of the Greek word ixthus?
a.
The Greek word for fish is the ixthus, each letter that begins a word of the phrase “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.”
3.
What are the primary sources of information about the life of Jesus?
a.
The New Testament Gospels, which are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
4.
Briefly describe the different varieties of Judaism at the time of Jesus, including their responses to the Roman rule.
a.
The different varieties of Judaism are the Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots, and the Pharisees. The Sadducees were wealthy aristocrats that were conservative and they were on good terms with the rulers. The Essenes led lives of purity in desert communities to flee from trouble. The Pharisees were moderate, obeying the traditional commandments of Judaism and developing the oral Torah. The last group, the Zealots believed that the only way to achieve independence was through armed rebellion.
5.
To what was Jesus likely referring to when he spoke of the Kingdom of God?
a.
When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God he referred to God’s intervention in history to right the wrongs of the world.
6.
What is Jesus’ radical commandment of love?
a.
Jesus said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your father in heaven. The notion of loving one’s enemies was thought to be a radical idea during the time.
7.
Why was Jesus crucified? Who ordered his execution?
a.
Jesus was crucified by the Roman prefect Pontius Pilot. His radical teachings
Chapter 13
Christianity
1.
Define Christianity’s core doctrines.
b.
Christianity has two core doctrines. The first core doctrine is the Incarnation, which asserts that Christ is both fully divine and fully human. The second doctrine is the Trinity, which holds that God consists of three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
2.
What are the literal and symbolic meanings of the Greek word ixthus?
a.
The Greek word for fish is the ixthus, each letter that begins a word of the phrase “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.”
3.
What are the primary sources of information about the life of Jesus?
a.
The New Testament Gospels, which are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
4.
Briefly describe the different varieties of Judaism at the time of Jesus, including their responses to the Roman rule.
a.
The different varieties of Judaism are the Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots, and the Pharisees. The Sadducees were wealthy aristocrats that were conservative and they were on good terms with the rulers. The Essenes led lives of purity in desert communities to flee from trouble. The Pharisees were moderate, obeying the traditional commandments of Judaism and developing the oral Torah. The last group, the Zealots believed that the only way to achieve independence was through armed rebellion.
5.
To what was Jesus likely referring to when he spoke of the Kingdom of God?
a.
When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God he referred to God’s intervention in history to right the wrongs of the world.
6.
What is Jesus’ radical commandment of love?
a.
Jesus said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your father in heaven. The notion of loving one’s enemies was thought to be a radical idea during the time.
7.
Why was Jesus crucified? Who ordered his execution?
a.
Jesus was crucified by the Roman prefect Pontius Pilot. His radical teachings