Assignment: Life and Teachings of Jesus
• Summarize the work of Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah.
• Explain the Diaspora.
• What is a synagogue, and how did it come about?
• What is a Zealot?
• Who was the man called Antipas who plays a role in the Gospels?
• What was the Sanhedrin?
• Who was Pontius Pilate?
• What is Hellenization?
• Who was Judas Maccabeus? Include a time frame.
• Who were the Samaritans?
• Discuss the importance of the Qumran Community.
• What is the Septuagint and how was it used by New Testament writers?
• Explain why the Jewish temple of Jesus' day had been rebuilt twice. What is the current state of Herod's Temple?
• What influence did the Romans have over Palestine in the time of Christ?
• Explain why Greek was the language in which all the New Testament books were originally written.
• Compare and contrast the Pharisees and Sadducees. Discuss their role in Jesus' ministry.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.