Biblical Terms Quiz

What does the Hebrew word "Shema" literally mean?

• To pray

• To listen, heed, or hear and do

• To worship

• To believe

What is the significance of the term "christos" in Greek?

• It means 'prophet.'

• It means 'king.'

• It means 'messiah' or 'anointed one.'

• It means 'teacher.'

What genre or form of writing is a "fulfillment citation"?

• A historical account

• A parable

• A prophecy

• A narrative that tells a story as the 'fulfillment' of a prophecy

What does the name "Emmanuel" mean?

• God saves

• God is king

• God is with us

• God is almighty

Who were the Magi according to the Christian tradition?

• The shepherds who visited Jesus

• The three kings or 'wise men' who visited the child Jesus

• The disciples of Jesus

• The prophets who foretold Jesus' birth

What does the "Paschal Mystery" refer to in the context of the Gospels?

• The creation story

• The mystery of the Trinity

• The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus

• The teachings of Jesus

What are the Synoptic Gospels?

• John, Acts, and Romans

• Mark, Matthew, and Luke

• Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus

• Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes

What are epistles in the context of the New Testament?

• Historical records of Jesus' life

• Letters written by Christian leaders to communities and individuals

• Prayers and hymns of the early Christian Church

• Predictions about the future of the Church

What does the term "gospel" mean in the context of the New Testament?

• A musical genre

• A type of ancient biography

• Good news

• A philosophical movement

Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of Jesus' life that the Gospels cover?

• His birth

• His miracles

• His political career

• His resurrection