[REL 1350] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (35 pages long!)
5 Oct 2016
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Lesson 2: context for the emergence of christianity. M: chapter 1, jesus of nazareth and the origins of christianity, sections: the significance of. Jesus of nazareth for christianity through the teaching of jesus: the parables of the kingdom (p. 17) Doctrine and beliefs: incarnation, christ, fulfilment of ot prophesy, sin. People and institutions: jesus the christ (jesus of nazareth), mary. Ethics and events: jesus" baptism and public ministry, kingdom of god (basileia, reign of god) Cultural and material production: gospels, parables, ichthus/ichthys (fish symbol, ) Understand the centrality of jesus (historically and theologically) for the christian faith. Know the different sources of teachings about jesus. Become familiar with narratives of jesus" birth, public ministry, and teachings about the. Kingdom of god. (what are these terms and why are they important to christians?) Is tied to judaism= showing the historical roots. For credibility, to see where it is coming from and understand how things came into place.
