Religious Evidence for Jesus (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Why is wholesale rejection of religious sources problematic for historians?
Why is wholesale rejection of religious sources problematic for historians?
Bible has multiple sources with varying reliability
What was Josephus's profession?
What was Josephus's profession?
Jewish historian
How did Josephus describe Jesus in his writings?
How did Josephus describe Jesus in his writings?
A wise man, doer of wonderful works, teacher
Within what timeframe did Josephus write about Jesus after his death?
Within what timeframe did Josephus write about Jesus after his death?
60 years
What is a key strength of Josephus as a historical source about Jesus?
What is a key strength of Josephus as a historical source about Jesus?
External, non-Christian source
Which Gospel is considered to have been written first?
Which Gospel is considered to have been written first?
Mark
What was Luke's profession?
What was Luke's profession?
Roman doctor
For which audience did Matthew primarily write his Gospel?
For which audience did Matthew primarily write his Gospel?
Jewish audiences
What historical limitation affects the Gospels' authorship?
What historical limitation affects the Gospels' authorship?
Authors' identities remain uncertain
Did Paul ever meet Jesus during his earthly ministry?
Did Paul ever meet Jesus during his earthly ministry?
No, he never met Jesus
When is Paul's letter to the Thessalonians dated?
When is Paul's letter to the Thessalonians dated?
49-51 CE
What makes Paul's writings chronologically significant?
What makes Paul's writings chronologically significant?
First Christian writer, predates Gospels
What do historians look for when evaluating religious sources?
What do historians look for when evaluating religious sources?
Corroborating evidence from independent sources