Saturday, 11 May 2024, 6:34 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: The Gospels (The Gospels)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-3
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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. |
KuriosGreek word (transliteration) for "Lord." |
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LeviMatthew's other name |
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MosesOld Testament liberator who appeard with Elijah at the transfiguration of Jesus. |
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NomistsName given to Jewish groups who believe that God would not intervene to establish His kingdom until Israel became obedient in keeping the Law |
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OrigenEarly Christian writer (185-232 AD), who argued that only the four gospels we now have were authentic. Eusebius quotes him as saying, "The four Gospels...are the only indisputable ones in the Church of God under heaven."
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