John’s preparation for Jesus’ ministry (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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When was St Mark's Gospel likely composed?
When was St Mark's Gospel likely composed?
Between 65-75 CE
What does the term 'Synoptic' mean?
What does the term 'Synoptic' mean?
Seen together
According to tradition, whose interpreter wrote Mark's Gospel?
According to tradition, whose interpreter wrote Mark's Gospel?
Peter's
Why was Mark's Gospel written?
Why was Mark's Gospel written?
To preserve testimonies of witnesses
What did 19th-century scholarship reveal about Mark's Gospel?
What did 19th-century scholarship reveal about Mark's Gospel?
It was likely written first
What did John the Baptist preach?
What did John the Baptist preach?
Baptism of repentance for forgiveness
What did John the Baptist wear and eat?
What did John the Baptist wear and eat?
Camel hair, belt; locusts & honey
What was John the Baptist's main function?
What was John the Baptist's main function?
Preparing the way for Jesus' ministry
How did John contrast his baptism with Jesus' baptism?
How did John contrast his baptism with Jesus' baptism?
Water vs Holy Spirit
How did John describe his position relative to Jesus?
How did John describe his position relative to Jesus?
Unworthy to untie Jesus' sandals
What two titles does Mark's Gospel use for Jesus at the start?
What two titles does Mark's Gospel use for Jesus at the start?
Messiah and Son of God
What unique position did John hold in prophetic tradition?
What unique position did John hold in prophetic tradition?
Final prophet before the Messiah