1. Sanhedrin Zealots Sadducees Jewish Pharisees Christians Scribes
OHP 6
Sanhedrin
Zealots
Sadducees
Jewish
Christians
Pharisees
Scribes
Essenes

2. Stages in the development of the Christian Scriptures
OHP 25
Stages in the development of the Christian Scriptures
Sayings and actions
of Jesus
Oral Tradition
Written Letters
and Gospels
Disciples live their lives in the
light of the resurrection of Jesus,
preaching and teaching
about what Jesus said and did.
Collecting, editing and
writing down of some of
what had been preached
and taught.
Also directions for Christian Living.
6 BCE
28 CE
30 CE
50 CE
110 CE
Writing of:
Pauline Epistles,
Gospels,
“apostolic” writings,
Revelation,
other books.
Public Life of Jesus
The communities live
out the Gospel by:
preaching
celebrating
teaching
Life
Death
Resurrection

3. Period of time that events occurred.
OHP 26
Period of time that events occurred.
10 BCE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100
GENERAL LETTERS
MATTHEW
MARK
REVELATION
LUKE
ACTS
JOHN
PAUL’S LETTERS
LIFE OF JESUS
THE EARLY CHURCH

4. CHRISTIAN CODE OF ETHICS
OHP 30
LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Key belief centred on the faith of Jesus Christ
Christianity is a way of living
Christian faith must result in a life of loving service or it is an empty faith. (James 2:14-17)
CHRISTIAN MORALITY
Involves responsibility.
response to God’s freely given love (Mt 22:37-39)
ability to respond to, and be able to say yes to, God.
CHRISTIAN CODE OF ETHICS
CHRISTIAN MORALITY
does not rest primarily on our own talents, strengths, insights or deeds but is founded in the Holy Spirit who has been given to us at Baptism.
CHRISTIAN MORALITY
Implies we can think and love and live in relationship to others in community.
CHRISTIAN MORALITY
is based on:
Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17)
Beatitudes (Matthew Chapters 5-7)
Jesus’ commandment of love
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