Jesus as a Threat to Jewish Religious Establishment (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What two major claims led religious authorities to accuse Jesus of blasphemy?
What two major claims led religious authorities to accuse Jesus of blasphemy?
Forgiving sins & claiming to be messiah
According to Jewish leaders, who alone had the power to forgive sins?
According to Jewish leaders, who alone had the power to forgive sins?
Only God
What did Jesus emphasise over external conformity when interpreting Jewish law?
What did Jesus emphasise over external conformity when interpreting Jewish law?
The spirit behind the law
How did Jesus's attitude toward sinners differ from that of religious authorities?
How did Jesus's attitude toward sinners differ from that of religious authorities?
He deliberately welcomed them
Which despised group did Jesus call one of his disciples from?
Which despised group did Jesus call one of his disciples from?
Tax collectors
In the Good Samaritan parable, which religious figures ignored the traveller in need?
In the Good Samaritan parable, which religious figures ignored the traveller in need?
A priest and Levite
What are the three pillars of Jewish religious practice that Jesus addressed in Matthew 6:1-18?
What are the three pillars of Jewish religious practice that Jesus addressed in Matthew 6:1-18?
Giving alms, praying, fasting
How did Jesus teach the three pillars should be performed?
How did Jesus teach the three pillars should be performed?
Privately rather than publicly
What did the term 'hypocrite' originally mean?
What did the term 'hypocrite' originally mean?
Actor or one who wears a mask
What actions did Jesus take during the temple incident?
What actions did Jesus take during the temple incident?
Overturned tables & cleared merchants
When did the temple incident occur, making it particularly provocative?
When did the temple incident occur, making it particularly provocative?
During Passover
What three elements were involved in Jesus's call for covenant renewal?
What three elements were involved in Jesus's call for covenant renewal?
Restore temple, move beyond conformity, renew worship