Quiz: Synoptic Gospels

What language did Jesus speak?

• Aramaic
• Phonetian
• Amharic
• Arabic

What language were the Gospels originally written in?

• Greek
• German
• Ahmaric
• Arabic

Which of the following men was NOT a synoptic Gospel writer?

• Matthew
• Mark
• Luke
• John

Synoptic comes from the Greek word "synoptikos" meaning:

• "Seen together"
• "Opened eyes"
• "Good news"
• "Heard together"

Which synoptic Gospel writer was "a narrative writer?

• Matthew
• Mark
• Luke
• John

Which synoptic Gospel writer was "a historical writer?"

• Matthew
• Mark
• Luke
• John

Which synoptic Gospel writer was "an action oriented summarizer?"

• Matthew
• Mark
• Luke
• John

Which of the following was NOT a stage in the formation of the Gospel?

• The events of Jesus's life occuring in real time
• The preaching of the Apostles before the time of Jesus' Ascension
• The writing down of the Gospel accounts
• The preaching of the Apostles after the time of Jesus' Ascension