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A Review/Study Guide for the New Testament
by Prof. Felix Just, S.J.
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Twenty-four Questions Seeking Brief Responses:
(Objective Part of the Final Exam)
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1.
What are the definitions & original meanings of:"Philosophy" & "Theology," "Religion" & "Faith," "Christianity" & "Church"?
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2.
Define & distinguish: Bible, Testament, Apocrypha, scripture, canon, genre, Gospel, Acts, Epistle, Homily, Apocalypse, etc.
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3.
Define & contrast:primary/secondary literature,manuscripts/print editions, papyrus/vellum,scroll/codex, exegesis/eisegesis, etc.
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4.
What are the main differences (in language, date, divisions, order, number & titles of books) between the HB & the LXX?
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5.
How & why is the Old Testament slightly different in Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Bibles?
Is the NT different?
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6.
When & by whom was the Hebrew Bible "canonized“?
What were the main criteria? [Same questions also for the NT.]
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7.
Name & describe the "seven pillars of ancient Judaism.“
How are these related to the main "covenants" of the Hebrew Bible?
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8.
How are some key OT characters (Adam, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, David, Elijah, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, etc.) used in the NT?
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9.
What were the main groups or "sects" within ancient Judaism at the time of Jesus?
How were they different from each other?
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10.
Name all 27 NT books in canonical order.
Name the 7 "undisputed" Pauline letters in their most likely chronological order.
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11.
Name & briefly explain the 4 "criteria for canonicity"
and the 10 stages (esp. 1-4!) in the formation & transmission of the NT.
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12.
Briefly explain the "four-fold role of the Evangelists" as authors.
What are the "attributed" vs. "implied" vs. "actual" authors?
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13.
How & why are the canonical Gospels similar to "ancient biographies,"
and how are these different from modern biographies?
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14.
What are the "rules of thumb" and the "specific criteria" scholars use to determine the historical accuracy of Jesus traditions?
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15.
What is the "Synoptic Problem"? Diagram & explain the "Four-Source
Theory" preferred by most scholars today as its solution.
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16.
What is the "theological geography" or structural outline of the Acts of the Apostles? How is Acts related to Luke's Gospel?
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17.
What is the overall "literary structure" (main sections & subsections) of Paul’s letters & most other early Christian epistles?
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18.
What are the particular problems addressed and the main themes discussed in each of the NT letters & epistles?
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19.
What is "pseudepigraphy"? Why are the six deutero-Pauline
letters considered "pseudepigraphic" by many scholars?
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20.
Name the "Pastoral Letters" & the "Catholic Epistles."
What do "pastoral" & "catholic" mean?
By & to whom were they written?
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21.
What is the literary genre of the so-called "Letter to the Hebrews"?
Why is it not really a "letter"? Who is its (implied) author?
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22.
What is the literary genre of the "Book of Revelation"?
What are the main characteristics of "apocalyptic" literature?
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23.
What happened in the years 4 BC, and AD 30, 50, 70, 90?
Why & how are these dates & events important for NT studies?
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24.
Why are there so many discrepancies in NT manuscripts?
How do textual critics determine the most likely original readings?
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Twenty-four Questions Needing Essay Answers:
Essay Part of the Final Exam
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1.
What are the main characteristics of "apocalypticism"?
Why is early Christianity often considered an "apocalyptic" movement?
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2.
What does each of the Gospels say about Christology and discipleship, and how are these teachings related to each other?
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3.
What is the basic outline of each canonical Gospel?
What are the major literary features and thematic emphases of each?
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4.
How is the Fourth Gospel (John) different from the Synoptics (Matt, Mark, Luke) in content, chronology, style, and theology?
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5.
How is the community life of the early Christians portrayed in Acts 1-4?
How are the apostles portrayed throughout Acts?
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6.
What are the five main phases of Saul/Paul's life?
Where was he (& when & why) during each of these phases?
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7.
Who were Paul's main missionary associates?
How did he relate differently to his "full partners" vs. his "junior associates" vs. his "converts"?
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8.
Describe some major differences between ancient & modern times in prisons/trials, slavery, travel, roads, mail, etc.
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9.
What are the main differences between the eschatology (end-time teachings) of 1 Thess and that of 2 Thess?
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10.
How did Paul feel towards the Christians at Philippi?
How did they help him? What was the role of Epaphroditus?
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11.
Describe Paul's complex interactions with the Christians in Corinth?
What main issues are addressed in 1 Cor & 2 Cor?
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12.
What does Paul say about the "resurrection of Jesus" &the "resurrection of the body" in general in 1 Cor 15?
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13.
Who are Philemon and Onesimus? How are they related to Paul, and
what does Paul want each of them to do?
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14.
What does Paul tell his Gentile-Christian converts in Galatia about circumcision and other Jewish ritual laws, and why?
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15.
How does the Olive Tree metaphor illustrate Paul's teaching in Romans 11 about the relationship between Jews & Gentiles?
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16.
Compare & contrast what James & Paul say about "faith vs. works."
Why do their teachings apparently but not actually contradict each other?
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17.
What is the main purpose of the "Household Codes" in Colossians & Ephesians?
Which groups are mentioned in them?
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18.
How do 1 Timothy & Titus describe the leadership structure of local Christian communities?
How is it different from local church leadership structures today?
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19.
Why & how does the Epistle to the Hebrews justify calling Jesus a "great high priest, according to the order of Melchizedek"?
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20.
According to 1 Peter, how are Christians supposed to respond to persecutions?
What is the role of suffering for Christians?
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21.
What does 2 Peter say about the second coming of Jesus, the end of the world, and the reason for the "delay of the parousia"?
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22.
According to the letters of John & Jude, what were some major causes of division within or between early Christian churches?
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23.
What was the purpose and the original audience of the Book of Revelation?
Describe its outline, content, and main symbolism.
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24.
Name & describe some early Christian writings that were not included in the NT.
How is this literature still important today?