The Life and Times of Jesus
Period 9
2. Main areas Jesus visited? Like?
- Cana- village 4 mi. NW of Nazareth, 1st miracle
- Capernaum- edge of Sea of Galilee
-Peter, James, John, Andrew
-Nazareth- farmers, 200-400 ppl. Annunciation, fountain of healing.
-Jerusalem- largest, 700,000 today, warm/dry, cool/rainy, 40,000-250,000 in Jesus’ day.
Gethsemane- Jesus’ arrested
-Bethany- Woman anointed his head revealing him as the Messiah, Anointed one.
3. Important places for Jesus look like today?
-Bethlehem- 60,000 pop. Mostly Muslims and Christians, Church of the Nativity.
-Nazareth 70,000 mostly Jewish, Church of the Annunciation. Village that reenacts life in 1st century.
-Jerusalem- Christians/Muslims/Jews, 700,000 today.
4. Housing in Jesus’ time?
-dirt floors, 1-2 rooms, all-purpose, dark, few windows.
-around courtyards
-slept on roofs, tasks, dried fruit.
7. When and how did Romans influence Palestine?
-architecture, aqua ducts, amphitheaters, gymnasiums, public baths.
63 B.C. Roman period
Crucifixion developed by the Romans, perfected by them.
Roman Caesar placed officials/kings who rule in Palestine.
Herod the Great- king of the Jews; massacre of the infants in Bethlehem.
Heavy taxes: tax to Caesar, Herodian tax, temple tax
8. Roles of men and women in the time of Jesus?
- men- most authority, status, position
-educated, supporting the family
-could divorce his wife
-women- uneducated, domestic duties, raising of the children. 2nd class citizens, property of their dad/husband.
Segregated worship, not right to divorce
Jesus treated women with equality and dignity, many women as friends and followers. The Lost Coin.
10. What were the different Jewish groups in Palestine? Did Jesus fall into any of them?
-Pharisees- Separated Ones; strict and exact observance of the Law. Oral Law- application of the written law in daily life. Middle class
-Sadducees- Aristocratic/upper class priests; supervised Temple worship.
-Zealots- rebels; violently overthrow Roman occupation.
-Essenes- Desert of Qumran, withdrew from society because of the corruption; Dead Sea scrolls.
11. Who was In and who was Out of Palestinian society?
Common people- farmers, fishermen
Outcasts- tax collectors, poor, diseased/lepers, Samaritans
In- priests and scribes/lawyers
12. What did people eat in Jesus’ time?
-eating was a sacred act
-bread- essential- bread of life
-wine
-fish, rarely meat.
-fruit, grains, spices, olives, olive oil
14. Clothing of men and women in Jesus’ time?
Men and women- inner tunic- undergarment
-outer tunic- winter coat
-sandals/shoes
-belt
-headdress
Women- linen, silk, more colorful and embroidered, detail.
15. Languages spoken in Jesus time?
Greek-Official language
Latin- Roman officials and military
Hebrew-native language of the Jews, Jewish Bible, used for worship
Aramaic-common language spoke by the Jews
16. Marriage practices in Jesus day?
- arranged
-contract/covenant
-consume wine
-consummated
Bridal chamber
Bridal price- groom pays to the Bride’s family.
Dowry- Bride’s family gives the new couple.
17. Work?
-social class, geographic features.
Rural- shepherds, farmers, herders, nomads
Fishermen
Artisans- stonemason, goldsmith, blacksmith, weaver, carver.
Slaves, servants, peasants.
18. Forms of transportation?
-dangerous: traveled in caravan, large groups.
Extreme heat, cold, insects, reptiles, lack of water, sandstorms.
-by donkey- for the common person
-by camels, horses- upper class, kings high-ranking officials.
-chariots- Romans.
-Romans developed roads, 63,000 mi.
-carts- 2-wheeled, 4-wheeled
19. Communication?
-parchment/ animal skins- scrolls
- elevate self to teach/speak
-servants/slaves were sent with messages
-by word of mouth
20. Jewish customs in Jesus day?
-Sabbath- no work
-Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles