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In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists nine qualities that are evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in a person’s life: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control. Paul refers to these qualities as:    

_____ was a Greek version of the Hebrew Bible, commonly abbreviated as LXX; this would have been the “Bible” used by Jesus and the disciples. (2 points, extra credit)

The writer of Revelation is the only NT writer to claim divine inspiration for his work.

The writer of this Gospel identifies himself by name as the man who wrote that Gospel:

Much of Jesus’ works and teachings were passed down by ______ (word of mouth) for the first 30 or so years after His crucifixion.

Apocalyptic writers use ____________ language to describe images and events that defy description.

Attempts to enforce Hellenization eventually led to a revolt that began when an aging priest named Mattathias refused to offer a pagan sacrifice, then killed another Jew who offered to make the sacrifice in his place, and then the government official who had come to require them to offer the sacrifice. After Mattathias’ death, his son Judas led the rebellion, employing guerilla tactics to eventually win freedom from the Seleucids in 164 BC.  After regaining control of the Temple, the Maccabees held a ceremonial cleansing and a rededication service which Jews still commemorate in their _____ celebration each December. 

Thessalonians is believed to be the earliest NT letter, written only about 20 years after Jesus’ crucifixion.  

Name the Gospel writers who were actual eyewitnesses of Jesus’ ministry. If none of the Gospel writers were actually eyewitnesses, please write none; otherwise, name the ones who were.   (2 points, extra credit)