Where do Matthew's Old Testament quotations come from?
The books of Micah, 2 Samual, Jeremiah, Hosea and maybe Judges.
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Why is Luke's chronology suspect?
Because Quirinius was not governor of Syria 'in the days of Herod'.
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What are the Jewish elements in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth
He wants to prove that Jesus is descended from King David and that he is the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy.
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How does Luke's account of Jesus' birth reflect his sympathy for the poor?
The news of Jesus' birth is brought for the first time to poor shepherds. Jesus is born in a manger and the offering made by his parents at his presentation in the Temple (two turtle doves) is that of poor people.
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What is a chiasm?
A style of writing that repeats similar ideas in reverse sequence (ABCBA).
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What does the giving of the Spirit in John 20:22 signify?
The inauguration of the church's mission.
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What were the risen Jesus' three commands to Peter?
'Feed my lambs', 'Tend my sheep', 'Feed my sheep'.
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What is the difference between resuscitation and resurrection?
'Resuscitation' means returning to the same life as before, 'resurrection' means returning to life in a different form.
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What does the verb demythologise mean?
To remove mythical elements from a text.
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How does Bultmann interpret the resurrection?
Jesus rising to life within individuals as they hear the preaching of the Word.
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How does the early Christian belief in resurrection differ from that of the Jews?
It is more sharply focused: it will be an act of new creation involving the gift of a new body with different properties.
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Why did the early Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah?
Because he had been raised from the dead.
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What is the origin of the English word 'bible' ?
Greek ta biblia = 'the books'.
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Why is Luke's chronology suspect?
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Because Quirinius was not governor of Syria 'in the days of Herod'.
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What are the Jewish elements in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth
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How does Luke's account of Jesus' birth reflect his sympathy for the poor?
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