Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:14 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: The Gospels (The Gospels)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-2
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ChristosGreek word (transliteration) for Messiah, literally "The Annointed One." |
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EcclesiaGreek term for assembly, people of God, church. |
EschatologyTheological term for the study of the "last things." |
EuangelionGreek word (transliteration) for "gospel." Literally means "good news." |
EusebiusEarly Christian historian (263-340). Wrote Ecclesiastical History, in which he quotes Origen's comments about the four gospels, as well as comments from other writers. |
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IrenaeusEarly Christian writer (130-202). Wrote Against Heresies, in which he says affirms the validity of the four gospels, and also makes the following comment on the Gospel of Matthew: "Matthew also issued a written Gospel among the Hebrews in their own dialect, while Peter and Paul were preaching at Rome, and laying the foundations of the Church." |
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JosephThe legal father of Jesus (not physical), husband of Mary, descendant of David. |
JosephusJewish historian from the 1st century A.D. Mentions Jesus Christ in his writings. |
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KahalHebrew term for assembly, people of God |
Kingdom of HeavenPhrase used only by Matthew to refer to the new spiritual realm established by Jesus. Matthew uses this phrase without the name "God" to follow the Jewish custom of avoiding using His name. |