REL-2240 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Development Of The New Testament Canon, Antiochus Iv Epiphanes, Messiah In Judaism
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Alexander the great- military leader of macedonia; armies conquered much of eastern mediterranean and responsible for the spread of greek culture in the lands he conquered. Antiochus iv epiphanes- syrian monarch who attempted forcing of the jews of palestine to adopt. Greek culture- led to maccabean revolt in 167 bce. Antitheses only found in matthew; contrary statements - the 6 sayings of jesus in the sermon on the mount as jewish law. Apology- explanation/justification of one"s beliefs and/ or practices; form greek word meaning defense. Athanasius- bishop in alexandria in 4th century, first to maintain that only the 27 books in the nt were to be considered canonical scripture (in his 39th festal letter) Bce/ce- before the common era and common era ; or before christ and the year of our lord . Beatitudes- blessings ; technical term for the sayings that jesus began the sermon on the mount with (blessed are the ); in matthew.
