What This Document Is
This document is a review guide for the first midterm exam in RELA 211, The New Testament, at Brigham Young University. It covers the material from Lectures 1 through 9, and is designed to help students prepare for an exam comprised of matching and multiple-choice questions.
Why This Document Matters
This review is essential for students enrolled in RELA 211 who are preparing for their first midterm. It consolidates key information from the initial lectures, helping students identify areas for focused study. Utilizing this review can improve exam performance and reinforce understanding of foundational New Testament concepts. It’s most valuable when used *in conjunction with* lecture notes and assigned readings.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This review guide is a *summary* and does not replace the need to attend lectures, complete readings, or engage with course materials. It provides an overview, but a comprehensive understanding requires deeper engagement with the full course content. This preview does not offer in-depth explanations or analyses of the topics covered.
What This Document Provides
The full review includes:
* A breakdown of the exam’s structure (50 questions, divided into three parts: History, People, and Scriptural Details).
* Key figures in the history of New Testament translation (St. Jerome, John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Henry VIII) and their contributions.
* A historical timeline of Israel, from the period of the Kings through Roman rule.
* Definitions of important terms like Pharisee, Sadducee, and Publican.
* An overview of the Four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), including their intended audiences and key emphases.
* Discussion of specific scriptural examples, such as the story of the woman with an issue of blood and the parable of the laborers in the vineyard.
* An explanation of why the Lord teaches in parables.
This preview only provides a high-level overview of the document’s contents. The full document contains significantly more detail.
