RLG100Y1 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Synoptic Gospels, Historical Criticism, Puritans
Document Summary
Born a jew around 4bce literate, could quote and argue scripture influenced by john the baptist (desert prophet, focused on preparation for judgement day) Baptised and began ministry at 30, tried as criminal at the age of 33 (romans) He was a historical person, romans kept records. Mark: the first gospel, around 65-70 ce, written around time of zealots revolt. Matthew: about 10 years after mark, focussed on resurrection. They are written to inform the latter generations about the life of jesus. They include stories of jesus (life, death, miracles, and parables) John: written to the gentiles, theological essays, looked at christianity as a sect of judaism, 30 years after luke. Wrote of practice and discipline of the faith. Preached to the gentiles and believed jesus was the messiah. Wrote about the church in this world, brought it into the realm of an institution. Jews were expelled from palestine, but christianity was already separate.
