Jesus and the Gospels Chapter one notes for: Jesus of History and Christ of Faith

Vocabulary to know  Christian Scriptures  Old Testament  New Testament  Inspired Texts  Josephus  Tacitus  Pliny the Younger  Suetonius  Christian Scriptures  Old Testament  New Testament  Inspired Texts  Josephus  Tacitus  Pliny the Younger  Suetonius  Jesus of History  Christ of Faith  Canon> what the word means and what it is.  Epistle  Describe the following in one sentence:  Gospels,  Acts of the Apostles  Pauline epistles  Letter to the Hebrews  Catholic epistles  Book of Revelation  Jesus of History  Christ of Faith  Canon> what the word means and what it is.  Epistle  Describe the following in one sentence:  Gospels,  Acts of the Apostles  Pauline epistles  Letter to the Hebrews  Catholic epistles  Book of Revelation

Pages 7-10  Jesus’ followers responded to his death differently than people have responded to deaths of other great leaders throughout history. Why is this so?  Define these terms:  Jesus of History  Christ of Faith  What three questions will be addressed in this course? (pg 12)  Jesus’ followers responded to his death differently than people have responded to deaths of other great leaders throughout history. Why is this so?  Define these terms:  Jesus of History  Christ of Faith  What three questions will be addressed in this course? (pg 12)

Pages How do we learn about Jesus? FAITH SOURCES: Parents, Teachers, Religious leaders  The Christian Scriptures  Ultimately the Gospels  HISTORICAL SOURCES: These are non-biblical,non-Christian sources that help substantiate that Jesus did exist as a historical person. FAITH SOURCES: Parents, Teachers, Religious leaders  The Christian Scriptures  Ultimately the Gospels  HISTORICAL SOURCES: These are non-biblical,non-Christian sources that help substantiate that Jesus did exist as a historical person.

Some Historical Sources:  Josephus  Tacitus  Pliny the Younger  Suetonius  Be able to identify each person from a one sentence description. See pages  Josephus  Tacitus  Pliny the Younger  Suetonius  Be able to identify each person from a one sentence description. See pages

The New Testament Pages  27 separate writings…  Different Authors  Different times, places  Inspired by the Holy Spirit  Written 50A.D.-100A.D.  Theme: Life, Death, Resurrection of Jesus and his impact on those around him  27 separate writings…  Different Authors  Different times, places  Inspired by the Holy Spirit  Written 50A.D.-100A.D.  Theme: Life, Death, Resurrection of Jesus and his impact on those around him

The Canon of the New Testament  “Canon”> Greek>”rule” or “standard”  The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John  Life, works, message, death and Resurrection of Jesus.  “Canon”> Greek>”rule” or “standard”  The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John  Life, works, message, death and Resurrection of Jesus.

The Acts of the Apostles  Written by Luke.  Early days of the Christian community under the leadership of Saint Peter.  Main focus: Spread of the Good News throughout the Roman Empire. Tells of Paul’s conversion and his missionary journeys.  Written by Luke.  Early days of the Christian community under the leadership of Saint Peter.  Main focus: Spread of the Good News throughout the Roman Empire. Tells of Paul’s conversion and his missionary journeys.