Bib Heritage Final

Southern Kingdom of Israel with Jerusalem as capital.

A movement of people away their homeland. Jewish Diaspora began in 586 BCE with destruction of First Temple, and increased in scale in 70 CE with distruction of Second Temple

Born in Egypt, led Exodus, and received Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai. Serves as a symbol of God's Law in NT. Appeared to Jesus with Elijah during Transfiguration of Jesus.

Religious Israelite who goes blind in Nineveh. He is banished for giving Jews proper burials. God sends Raphael to help him get vision back

Son of Tobit, goes along with Raphael to Media. Kills giant fish and uses its heart, liver, and gall bladder to fend of Sarah's demon and heal his father's blindness. Marries Sarah

Tobais' cousin. Lost seven husbands before they could consumate on the night of their wedding to Asmodeus. Tobias frees her from the demon and they get married.

Demon of lust who kills Sarah's husbands. He is driven away by Tobias and captured by Raphael

Angel that God sends to accompany Tobias to Media. Disguises himself as Azariah to Tobias. Eventually captures Asmodeous and reveals himself to Tobias as God's angel

Father of Judas Maccabaeus. Began Maccabean Revolt in 167 BCE. Refused to offer sacrifice to Greek Gods, and urged Jews to rebel.

Son of Mattathias, led Maccabean Revolt. Died in 160 BCE and his death spurred Jews to achieve independence

Ruled Seleucid Empire from 175-164 BCE. Executed many Jews in 167 following his defeat in Egypt. Considered major villian in Jewish tradition

Greek tax collector who tried to steal from the Temple of Jerusalem, but was rebuffed three times by God, after which he proclaimed God's power

Judas Macc's brother, who was crushed by an elephant in battle that he attacked thinking it was carrying Antiochus.

Refused to eat pork and was flogged. Then offered to eat meat that he could pretend was pork, but he refused and was flogged to death

King of Macedonia from 336-323 BCE. Conquered Persian Empire in 332 and placed Judea under Hellenistic rule

• Seleucid- Created out of Alexander's Eastern Territories, where Antiochus's aggressive Hellenization attempts led to Macc Revolt
• Ptolemy- One of Alexander's generals who took over Egypt after Alexander's death. Dynasty lasted from 305-30 BCE

Independant Jewish state in Israel established by simon Maccabaeus after Revolt. Only lasted about 100 years until Roman Empire intervened in 64 BCE

Refers to mankind. Often used specifically to refer to Jesus.

Gets close to and eventually beheads Holofernes and saves Israel from the Assyrians

King at Nebuchadnezzar's court. Warns the king of the power of the Israeli God. First to recognize Holofernes' head

Assyrian general who is beheaded by Judith

Marries Persian king and helps convince him to spare the Jews from prosecution by Haman

Esther's Jewish father who uncovers a plot to kill the king and urges Esther to talk to the king to deter Haman's plot

Granted special permission by king and everyone must bow before him in the street. Mordecai refuses and Haman plots to kill all Jews in Persian Empire because of it. Later hanged when plan is uncovered

King of Persia who helped Ezrah and Nehemiah rebuild Temple and city walls

Founded Persian Empire in 559. Treated Jews well and commissioned the rebuilding of the Temple and allowed Jews to practice and rule themselves

Noted for his ability to interpret dreams and interpreted Nebbuchadnezzar's dreams. Is awarded a high-ranking position in Darius' court. Darius is tricked into prosecuting Daniel and sends him to lions' den. God saves him and Darius sends his accusers into the den

Babylonian Emperor who destroyed Jerusalem and its temple. Daniel interprets his dreams and predicts his demise.

Son of Nebu and last King of Babylon. Holds a feast using goblets taken from Jerusalem, and mysterious writing appears on the wall. Daniel translates it and fortells of the fall of Belshazzar and Babylon

Became King of Babylon after Belshazzar's death. Tricked into prosecuting Daniel in lions den, and issued a decree for all to fear Daniel's god

Settlement at the northern end of Dead Sea, where people fled to get away from upheavals in Jerusalem. Dead Sea Scrolls found here

An apocalyptic prophecy of war found on Dead Sea Scrolls. SOL (Levi, Judah, and Benjamin) fight against SOD (Edom, Moab, Ammons. Belial, Amalekites, Phillistines, and those who violate Covenant). Congergation of God against congregation of men.

Egyptian goddess of motherhood and fertility. Cult of Isis was a mystery religion that spread across Roman Empire after Alexander conquered Egypt

Egyptian God of the underworld. Cult of Osiris was a mystery religion that spread after Alexander conquered Egypt

Greek god of epiphany. Cult of Dionysus was a mystery religion that threw festivals for women only called Bacchanalia

Main Greek diety. Ruled Olympians on Mt. Olympus

Greek god of medicine and healing. Cult of Asclepius grew as people flocked to his temples to be healed of ills

Jewish political party that emerged after building of Second Temple. In line with common people and emphasied religious practices and interpretation of the laws extending outside the Temple to all aspects of life. Believed in afterlife and literal resurrection of dead

Jewish political party that emerged after the Second temple was built. Somewhat elitist and were interested in the political governing of Hebrew law. Did not believe in the resurrection of the dead, and largely died out.

Sect of Judaism during time of Second Temple. Very violent and committed suicide rather than be enslaved by Romans

Sect of Judaism. Devoted lives to asceticism, voluntary poverty

Famous Trojan hero, and main character of Virgil's Aeneid. Escaped the fall of Troy and founded Rome.

Father of Aeneas, was in love with Aphrodite and fathered Aeneas with her.

Aeneas' son. Rescued from Troy as it is burning.

Queen of Carthage who falls in love with Aeneas. Kills herself after Jupiter commands Aeneas to leave her.

King of the Rutuli and Aeneas's chief rival. Aeneas kills him and his soul descends to the underworld.

Roman poet, author of the Aeneid

First emperor of Roman Empire (27 BC-14 AD). Established Pax Romana. Emperor whne Jesus was born. Ordered the census in Bethlehem

City in modern Turkey. Rival of Rome

Capital city of Roman Empire. If you don't know what Rome is, you are literally a dumbass

Period of relative peace and minimal expansion in Roman Empire from 27 BCE-180 CE

Architecture, painting, sculpture, and mosaic works

Logos is the glue; creative and rational force that holds universe together. Gives life to all living things and connects entire universe

Son of Zeus who fought in Trojan War

Not even going to bother

Former tax collector called by Jesus to be one of the 12 apostles. Witnessed Jesus' resurrection and ascension, and was influential in early Christian church

Saint Mark the Evangelist, was not an Apostle, but a disciple of Jesus. Mark is thought to be the oldest of all synoptic gospels

Author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts. Wrote for a gentile christian audience, and emphasizes the Jews condemnation of Jesus and Roman innocence.

In the book of John the author is identified as "the disciple whom Jesus loved, which some believe is John the Apostle

Wife of Zachariah, cousin of Mary, who was miraculously impregnated with John the Baptist after being visited by the angel Gabriel

Came to prepare the way for Jesus. Predicted coming of Jesus and baptizes him, calling him the Lamb of God. John was captured and beheaded by Herod

The virgin mother of Jesus. After his death went with Mary Mag to his tomb

One of Jesus' disciples. Only person to witness all 3 events of passion: crucifixion, burial, and discovery of empty tomb

Judge at Jesus' trial who authorizes crucifixion. Reluctant to convit Jesus, but is pressured by Jewish hierarchy. Washes his hands in Matthew, symbolizing that he is not responsible

Adhere to Abrahamic religion and claimed their religion was true form worship of the ancient Isralites. Did not get along with Jews and are seen as outsiders

Originally named Simon, was a fisherman with his brother Andrew. Renamed by Jesus, and is his main Apostle. Denied Jesus three times after crucifixion. Played major role in early church

First Christian Martyr. Stoned to death in Acts for speaking against Temple. Before his death, tells the Jews that their fathers persecuted the prophets and killed the Just One, Jesus

A chief tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus. Jesus visited his home, and Zacchaeus is moved by the undeserved love, and repents of his corruption

Sisters of Lazarus who witness their brother's resurrection. Martha was more aggressive and Mary waited to be called by Jesus

Brother of Mary and Martha. His sisters send word to Jesus to help him, but Jesus arrives 4 days after his death. Jesus brings him back to life

One of 12 Apostles. Disbelieved Jesus' resurrection, and demanded to touch his wounds to believe. Doubting Thomas

Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They cover mostly the same material and have similar.

According to Christians, Jesus ushered in a New Covenant, replacing the old one and building upon the laws of Moses. Sins of the members are forgiven b/c of Jesus' death

word used to describe second coming of individuals. Used to describe second coming of Christ

Started by Jesus at the Last Supper. Bread and wine symbolize body and blood of Christ

Jewish holiday that was being celebrated during Last Supper

Jesus rises on the third day following crucifixion. Predicts it before occurance. Symbolizes forgiveness of our sins

In Luke, Simeon prohesizes to Mary and Joseph that their son is the Son of God.

Prophet during birth of Jesus who went to see him and immediately gave thanks to God that she was able to see him

Term used in Book of John to refer to author. Possible John himself

Site of the wedding at which Jesus performs the first miracle in John--turning the 6 stone jugs of water into wine

A pharisee to whom Jesus explains baptism and that all people are reborn through the spirit before they enter heaven. He doubts this and Jesus explains that he is not there to judge, but to lift everything to the Kingdom of Heaven

In Book of Luke, Jewish traveler is beaten and lying on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite both pass by, but a Samaritan man eventually comes to his aid

Jesus stops by a well on his journey through Samaria and asks a samaritan for water. She is surprised a Jew would ask for water and he says that the water he provides will remain within

• Matthew- Both thieves taunt Jesus while they are crucified next to him.
• Luke- One of the thieves is saved when he surrenders to God and becomes a believer

A man of strong faith who gives up his tomb for Jesus and buries him

Herod executes John the Baptist and plays a role in the crucifixion of Jesus in Matthew and Mark

Presented own set of Gospels to summarize the New Testament events. Emphasizes sacrifice of Jesus and Judgement Day

Early follower of Jesus Christ who traveled through the Hellenized colonies of middle east to try to convert people to have faith in Jesus

Site at which Saul is converted to Paul

Town in which the two men originally saw the resurrected figure of Christ in Luke

Second largest Roman city, where Paul lived promoting the life and work of Christ

• College town in Georgia where the University of Georgia is located. Go Dawgs
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Site at which John first proclaims that he is not the Christ, but that Christ is coming close behind

Roman council of judges that Jesus faced leading up to his death. Tried before Roman court because Jews could not carry out death penalty

Religious celebration after the death and resurrection of Jesus in which Jesus took the souls of the disciples to heaven

Term used by John to describe the second coming of teh holy spirit apart from Jesus that would come take the souls of the believers to heaven

Assertions of truth and assurances to the followers of Jesus that he is in fact the way forth to god

Major city in Greece that was criticized for its luxurious and immoral behavior. Paul frequently traveled here trying to spread the messages of Christ and wrote his letters to the Corinthians

Roman city in modern day Turkey. Paul traveled here after Jesus' death and was detained by sickness

Christian couple that traveled with Paul and became his friends and coworkers in Jesus. Always mentioned as a couple

First man on Earth, God created him from his rib. Jesus is the second Adam who came to save the world from Adam's orginal sin. With the first Adam there is death, but with the second Adam there is life.

In NT, he is mentioned as an obedient man of faith, and Paul uses him as an example of salvation by faith

Title given to the Virgin Mary by Christians. She is the spritual mother and New Eve, as associated with the New Adam

Babylon is destroyed and the people mourn its destruction. Revelation tells of the permanance of its destruction

The "Lamb" (Jesus) saves his people from the tribulation, destroys the wicked, and ushers in an age of peace; after the age of peace, there is a second, brief time of trouble which results in the permanent banishment of the wicked

Represents the figure of Satan. He persecutes the people of God, but is eventually thrown into the Lake of Fire