Extra notes:
Jesus of History:
It is also referred to as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ, was a first-century
Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity. Most
Christians believe he is the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah
(the Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament.
Synoptic problem:
The Synoptic Problem is the problem of the literary relationships among the first
three “Synoptic” Gospels. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called “Synoptic Gospels”
because they can be “seen together” (syn-optic) and displayed in three parallel
columns.
Jewish Monotheism:
Judaism, monotheistic religion developed among the ancient
Hebrews. Judaism is characterized by a belief in one transcendent God who revealed
himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in
accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions.