Friday, 17 May 2024, 1:06 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: The Gospels (The Gospels)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-5
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SadduceesJewish sect at the time of Christ who did not believe in the resurrection. |
SalomeMother of John, author of the fourth gospel. Possibly the sister of Mary, the mother of Jesus. |
SalvationDeliverance from the tyranny of evil and from God's judgment against sin |
Son of DavidName that Matthew uses frequently (more than all the other gospels combined) for Jesus |
SynopticMeans "seen together." The term is used for the first three gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, because of their similarities. |
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TempleBuilding were God promised to be present with His people in a special way. Used decorations modeled after Garden of Eden.
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TheophilusPerson to whom Luke addressed his gospel and Acts. |
ThomasDisciple who is know for doubting that Jesus was really resurrected |
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YahwehHebrew name for God, which comes from the phrase, "I am that I am." |
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ZealotsJewish sect at the time of Christ who believed that God would usher in the kingdom through their rebellion against the authorities |