THEO1016 Study Guide - Theism, Feminist Theology, Androcentrism
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: the historical spread of ancient greek culture and, to a lesser extent, language, over foreign peoples conquered by greece or brought into its sphere of influence: to understand the new testament knowing this . The new testament is written in greek, so that means it is heavily influenced by greek culture. : priestly aristocracy is wealthy, powerful and willing to negotiate with the ruling power in order to uphold their status. Synonymous with the temple, strict adherence to law (theologically conservative), saw themselves as part of aaron"s lineage. : adhere to law but add things to progress (liberals), concerned with purity and see those who are impure as outsiders. : escapists, withdrawl to desert to live purely and wait for god: essenes to act. Attitude toward roman occupation: zealots spreading the word of jesus. Pharisees would have considered: nt wright"s the challenge of jesus.
