N.T. Development

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the formation of the Gospels and New Testament?

• Jesus' Life, Death, Resurrection

• Kerygma

• Oral Tradition

• Written Tradition

What is NOT one of the three kinds of Oral Tradition?

• Kerygma

• Didache

• Liturgy

• Prayer

What is the didache?

• Preaching to unbelievers.

• The first Masses of the Church.

• The first catechism or further instruction on the Gospel.

• The four books that tell the story of Jesus.

The Gospel means the Good

Why was the Gospel written down eventually?

• The end of the world was not yet coming.

• Those who knew the story firsthand were beginning to die.

• Some people were distorting the Gospel.

• The Church needed further instruction, and writing helps to clarify and unify.