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11 th Grade, New Testament Chapter One

11 th Grade, New Testament Chapter One. The Historical Jesus. Tacitus 55-117 A.D Write “annals” Not approve of Jesus Date Jesus’ execution Tiberius’ reign Pilate was governor. Suetonius 70-130 A.D. Biographer of emperors Record expelling Jews from Rome Instigation of “Chrestus”

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11 th Grade, New Testament Chapter One

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  1. 11th Grade, New TestamentChapter One The Historical Jesus

  2. Tacitus 55-117 A.D Write “annals” Not approve of Jesus Date Jesus’ execution Tiberius’ reign Pilate was governor Suetonius 70-130 A.D. Biographer of emperors Record expelling Jews from Rome Instigation of “Chrestus” Jews and Christians Roman Historians Who Mention Jesus

  3. Pliny the Younger • 62 – 113 A.D • Legate from Rome to Turkey • Want to suppress Christians • Note Christian practices • Eucharist

  4. 37 – 101 A.D Jewish soldier and then friend of Vespasian Recorded events Jewish Wars Jewish Antiquities People John the Baptist James the Just (bro) Pontius Pilate Jesus Christian copyist? Babylonian Talmud also date Jesus’ execution Josephus, Jewish Historian

  5. Knowing Jesus in ScripturesOld Testament – New Testament • Both testaments in the Christian Bible • Testament = Covenant • Covenant with Jewish people continues • New Covenant in Jesus • Know Old Testament to know Jesus • Abraham – Exodus – David • Babylonian exile • Jesus’ background & literature

  6. Guidance of the Holy Spirit Events Writing Canon Gospels Inspired Good News More than one Only four are canonical Biblical Inspiration

  7. Canon of Scripture is theOfficial List of Books • By 200 A.D. was informal acceptance of • Matthew, Mark, Luke, John • By 367 A.D. was a written list including Paul’s epistles, Acts, Other Letters • Athenasius influence formal list • 1545 A.D. reaffirm canon • Compare Protestant canon • Book of Mormon

  8. Criteria for Canonical Gospel • Apostolic Origin • Widespread Acceptance • Conform to “Rule of Faith”

  9. Three Stages of Gospel Formation • Hear Jesus’ teaching; experience His death & resurrection • Oral Tradition • Write It Down … 60 – 90 A.D. • Why write it down now?

  10. Characteristics of the Gospels • Mark … short, suffering Jesus & disciples suffer also • John … poetic: Word, Sign, Love; last Gospel written • Matthew … synoptic, Jesus the teacher like Moses • Luke … synoptic, Caring Jesus, Women

  11. Differences in canon Catholic Translate 1609, Douay-Rheims NAB, New American NJB, Jerusalem Protestant translations often acceptable Translate from original sources Protestant 1611, King James NRSV, New Revised RSV, Rev Standard NIV, International See #24 & 25 Differences in Translations

  12. Why Interpret the Bible? • Meanings are not obvious • Biblical literalism use common sense • Historical-literary ask what did it mean then and what does it mean now • Personal Interpretation in prayer • Common Interpretation for teaching • May not get exact answer • Question #15

  13. Criticism not negative Historical look at what mean when written Literary look at meaning of forms Cartoon News Story Look at context Not Biblical literalism Catholic Magisterium is not literalist Look to the spiritual sense of a passage #13 - 14 Historical-literary Study

  14. Source Criticism • What sources did authors use? • Synoptic problem ask about relation of Mark, Matthew and Luke • Common sayings = Q Source • Unique to Matthew = M • Unique to Luke = L • See chart on p. 48 • #16 - 18

  15. Historical Criticism • How much is Jesus’ own words and how much comes from author? • Author is inspired, but want to know author’s intentions • Jesus’ own words: “Talitha koum”, “Eloi Eloi lema sabachthani, “Amen” sayings, “Abba”

  16. Types Gospel Epistle Example of types of writing in newspaper Do passages on p.51 for forms, and question #21 Forms or genre’s within types Parable, Hymn, Riddle, Miracle story, Discourses, Narrative Compare Narrative and Parable Prodigal Son Jesus in Jerusalem Form Criticism

  17. Redaction Criticism • Evangelist as editor of own work • Reveal slant of the author • Mark … suffering • John … poetic • Matthew … Jewish audience • Luke … universal messiah, caring • #22 - 23

  18. Chapter 1: Historical Jesus • Wednesday review and compose essays. • Thursday, Chapter Test. • Retreat on Monday. Please turn in the paperwork with $10.

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