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8 NEW TOItIC: q. [:EN. YK!'1'. EPIS. S. S. UNION AND BOOK SOCIETY ."h 713 I

NEW TESTAMENT

BOX TIlE USE OB

SUNDAY SCHOOLS

BY Mns. D. C.'WESTON, dulhor of 'LCalvarliCatechzpnz," "raterhlsm on the Chwch,*r " Gunopsls of the Ulh2~," and "Rlograyhy of Ola Tentantent Characters."

NEW YORE:

6- GEN. PROT. EPIS, S. S, UNION AND CHURCH BOOK SOCIETY, * ' 713 BROADWAY.

16; 3.i Entered according to Act of Congress, In the year 1870, BY MRS. D. C. WESTON, In the Offlca of the Librarian of Congress, at ,Washington. INDEX.

PARE PAGE Ananias ...... 81 Ja~ncsthe Less ..... 31 Ananlas ancl Sap- J:~nnrs and Jnmbres 72 phira ...... 59 .fils011...... 79 Anclre~v...... 34 Joliil tlie Apostlc ... 2!! and C3iaplias 82 .J<)llnthe Baptist ... 10 Apollos ...... 71 ?losepli...... ? Aquila and Priscilla '70 Joscpli Barsnbns ... 95 Arclielaus 113 Joscpli of Arirntztllca 22 ...... c- Aristarclins ...... it) Jildi~sIscariot ...... 41 Aug~istusCzesar .... 97 Jucle...... RS Bar- ...... '78 .Julins ...... DC ...... 47 Lnznrns of Bel.li,zny. 1; Cahgula ...... 101 1,.marus tllc Brggnr . 1. Candace...... 116 I,uBc ...... 2: Clandius Cceqnr .....102 Lydia ...... GI Pelis .....10G ili~l~lll~s...... 5- Cornelius ...... 56 illark ...... 2. . Crispus ...... 77 3Tal.t.11% ...... 1;) Demetrins ...... 83 ;1Inttllcw...... 24 Epapliroditus ...... 93 Mattllias ...... 4S Eutyclius ...... 63 a , tiI . I ...... '77 Mnry Clcopns ...... Gallio ...... 89 JIn1.y llaqdale~ie... 1 IIerocl Agrippa .....11%AIary of Betlxii~y... 1: .....110 Natlianacl Bnrtl~olo- ....100 mew ...... 46 I-Ierodias...... 115 ...... 104 James tile .... 30 Nicoilemus ...... 23 PAQB Paul ...... ,.. 35 Phebe ...... Philemon ...... 90 Philip the ...... 55 49 Tabitha...... 64 Pilate...... 84 Tliomau ...... 32 Portius Fcstus ...... 105 Tiberias Czsar ..... 99 Publins ...... 91 Timothy ...... 52 Snlome ...... 9 Titus ...... 5'3 ...... 96 Tychicllus ...... 98 Silvanus ...... 67 Tyrannus ...... 87 Sirnoon ...... 20 Zacchens...... 50 ...... 61 Zacharias ...... 18 EIOGRAPHY

LESSON I.

Q. Who was the Mary ? A. She was the mother of Jesus . Q. Of what tribe and family was Mary? A. Of the tribe and family of Icing . Q. Whom does tradition say were her par- ents ? A. and Anna, of the tribe of Judah. Q. Who was the husband of Mary ? A. , the son of Heli, of the tribe of Judah, Q. Who told her she should be the mother of the Saviour ? A. The . Q,. Where did Joseph and Mary live ? 1" 6 BIOGRAPHY OF

A. In Nazareth of . ,Q. Where were they w!lt~n Christ was born ? .I. In Eethlehem of . &. What did they go to Bethlehem for ? A. To l>e taxecl or carolled. &. What did they find when they came to J;ethlehem ? A. Thcy found the town full of strangers. (2. TVhat had they all gone there for ? LI. To be taxed also. Q. Did Mary and Joseph stay at, the inn ? -4. No, it was f~111. Q. \TTllcrc were tlley obliged to sleep? A. In a stable. &. What happened in that stable ? 11. 'I'he Son of God was horn there. &. TVhcre did Mary lay the child ? A. 111 a rnanger. &. lV11o came to visit her woriderful child ? A. Wise 111cri fkom the East. Q. What did Mary when Jesus was about six ~vccksoltl ? '1. Shc "prese~~tedIIirn" in the 'I'enlple. Q. What did slxe offer for a sacrifice ? A. Two turtle-cloves. Q. IVliat did rich people ofer at such times ? .I. A .l:Llllb. :). TVhy did not she bring a larnb? h. Because she was, too poor. NEW TESTAYENT CHARACTERS. 7

Q. What else do we know of Mary? A. Very little. &. Where was she last spokcrl of in the ? A. When Jesus was crucified. &. What did Jcsus tell St. John to do? A. To take care of her. Q. Did he do so ? A. Yes, he took her to his own home.

LESSON 11.

&. Who was Joseph ? A. He was the husband of the Virgin Mary. &. %That is the meaning of Joseph ? A. 'L Increase, addition." Q. From whom was he descended? Luke, iii. A. From , the son of King David. Q. Of what tribe ? A. Of the tribe of Judah. Q, I3ow did God speak to Joseph ? A. In a dream. Q. What did He tell him about the Saviour 7 A. That King Herod wanted to kill Him. 8 BIOGRAPHY OF Q. Where did God tell Joseph to take Jesus and Mary ? A. To . Q. How long did they stay there? A. Until Herod was dead. Q. What did Joseph then ? A. He brought Jesus back to Nazareth. Q. What was Joseph's occnpation ? A. He was a carpenter. Q. What was Jesus Christ called ? Mark, vi. A. "The carpenter, the son of Mary." Q. Where did Joseph take Jesus when he was twelve yews old ? A. To to the Passover.

Q. Who was Mary ? John, xix. 25. A. She ~vasthe wife of Cleophas. Q. Whose sister was she? A. She was the sister of the Virgin Mary. Q. Who were her sons ? MurL, xv. 40. A. James and , Simon bnd Jude. Q. What was her daughter's name? A. . Q. Where is Mary Cleopas first mentioned ? A. ilt the time of the crucifixion of Christ. CHARACTERS. 9 b Q. Where is she again spoken of? A. At the tomb of Christ. Q. What did she on the first day of the week? A. She brought spices to embalm the body of Christ. Q. What did she see at the tomb of Christ ? A. A vision of . Q. What did the angels tell her? .A. That Christ was risen from the dead. Q. What did Mary then ? A. She went and told the disciples that, Christ was hen from the dead. Q. Do you know anything more of heit? A. No; nothing more is said of her.

LESSON 111.

Q. Who was Salome ? A. She was the wife of . Q. Who was Zebedee? A. A fisherman of Galilee. 10 BIOGRAPHT OF &. What is the meaning of Salome? A. "Peaceable and perfect." Q. Who were her sons ? A. James and John, who were made apostlcs. Q. What favor did she ask of Christ? A. That they might sit, tl~eone on IIis right hand, nncl the other on IIis left, in EIis kinqdom. Q. What did Salome expect Christ would do ? A. She thought He would declare Himself . king. Q. Was the favor granted ? A. No. &. What did Salomc for Christ ? A. She miiiistered unto IIim. Q. What proof of her faith aid love did she give P A. She followcd IIim to the with the Marys. Q. What else did she ? A. She brought spiccs and perfume to einbalm Ilis bocly. Q. What did slie witi~essonthe third day 2 A. The of Christ from the dead. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 11

Q. Who was ? A. She was one of the 111Ial.y~ who were with the Savio~~rduring His last hours. Q. What is the rneaniiig of Magdalene ? A. a Grand," "magnificent." Q. With whom was Mary mentioned? Luke, viii. A. With , and Joanna, the wife of Ghuza. Q. What had Jesus done for Nary Magda- lene ? A. EIe had cast out seven devils from her. Q. What had been done for the other two women ? A. They had been "healed of evil spirits and infirmities." Q. What did they all for Jesus ? A. They ministered unto Him. Q. How did Mary show her devotion to Christ ? A. She was one of the last at His cross. Q. What did she bring to anoint His body ? A. She brought sweet spices. Q. What did she after Christ was buried ? A. She sat over against the sepulchre. &. Who sat there with her ? A. Mary, the mother of James and Joses. 1% BIOGRAPHY OP Q. What honor did Christ ccnfer on Mary ? A. She was the first to whom he appeared after His resurrection.

LESSON IV.

Q. Who was this Mary? A. She was the sister of and Laza- rus. Q. What do we know of the family? A. They were a rich family of . Q. What did they for Jesus ? A. They often entertained EIim at their house. Q. How did Jesus feel toward this family? A. Jesus loved Mary, and Martha, and Lazarus. Q. Why is it supposed that they were rich ? A. They had a house of their own, in which they made a great feast for Jesus. Q. Give another reason. A. Mary anointed Christ with a very costly ointment. Q. What did she with the valuable ala- baster box which contained it ? A. She broke the box and poured its con- tents on EIis head. Q. What position did Mary occllpy in the honsehold ? A. She was the hostess, the elder sister, &. What did 8Ial.y when Jcsus was there ? A. She sat at his feet and listened to His teachings. Q. What did Martha ? A. She served. Q. What did Jesus say of Mary? A. That " she had chosen the good part."

&. Who was Martha ? A. She was a sister of Lazarus and Mary. Q. What is the meaning of Martha? A. "Who becomes bitter." Q. For what clid Jesus reprove Martha? A. For caring too much for the things of this world. Q. Who came to meet Jcsus when IIe came to Bethany after the death of Laz- arus ? ' A. Martha. 2 14 BIOGRAPHY OP

Q. For what did she reproach Jesus ? A. For not coming sooner to save her 's life. Q. What did she say she believe'd even then ? A. That God would give Him anything He asked of Him. Q. What said Jrsns then to her ? A. " Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." Q. What did she say that she knew? A. That IIe was the Christ, the Son of God. Q. What did Martha then? . A. She called her sister Mary. Q. Whcre did they all go weeping ? A. To the tomb of' Lazarus. Q. What did Jesus wheii Ile saw their grief? A. "." Q. What then tiid Jesus say ? A. "Lazarus, come forth." Q. What was the result ? A. Lazarus came to life again. Q. IIow long had he been dead? A. Four days. Q. Whrre is Martha once again spoken of'? A. At the supper at Bethany, where she served. John, xii. 2. LESSON V.

&. Who was Laearus of Bethany? A. He was the brother of Mary and Martha. Q. What docs I,aza~.nsmean ? A. " The help of God." Q. What happened to Laxarus? A. EIe fell sick and sent for Jesus. Q. Did Jesus go to him ? A. No, not till after he was dead. Q. How long had he bcen dead when Jesus came ? . A. Fonr days. Q. Who went to meet Jesus? A. Martha. Q. What did she say to Jesus? A. "Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.'' Q. What did Jesus say to her? A. "Tlly brother shall rise again." Q. Whcre was the body of Ilazarus? A. In a tomb, with a stone rolled against the door. &. Where did they go with Jesus? A. To the tomb. 16 BIOGRAPHY OF Q. What did Jesus say when the stone was talren away ? A. "Lazarus, come forth." &. What happcned then ? A. Lazarus came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes. Q. What said Jesus then to the people? A. c'Loose him, and let him go." Q. What was the result of this ? A. Many believed on Jesus.

Q. Who was another Lazarus, spoken of by Christ? La~ke,xvi. 18. A. He was a beggar, probably a leper. Q. What were the lepers called in ancient times ? A. "Lazxaro?' Q. What were hospitals for lepers called? A. "Lazaar flouse," or " Lazaretto." Q. Where was Lazarus laid to receive alms ? A. At the gate of a rich man, called Dives, in the Greek. Q. With what did he desire to be fed ? A. With the crumbs which fell from his table. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 1:

Q. TVhat is the inference generally drawn by careful readers of ? A. That he did not get even the crumbs. Q. What happened to the beggar ? A. I-Ie died, and was carried by angels tc 's bosom. Q. What did that mean ? A. Paradise, the abode of the blessed. &. What happened to the rich man? A. He also died, and was buried. &. Where did he go? Luke, xvi. 23. A. I-Ie went to hell. Q. What did he see when he got there ? A. He saw Lazarus in Paradise with Abra- ham. Q. What did he ask Abraham to do ? A. He asked him to send Lazarus with water to cool his tongue. Q. What did Abraham say to him ? A. That there was a great gulf between them so that he could not even if he would. Q. What then did the rich man ask ilbra- ham to do? A. TOsend Lazarus to his five brethren on earth. Q. For what purpose ? A. To Warn them lest they also should come to that place of torment. Q. What did Abraham reply to this ? 2" A. If they hear not illoses and the proph- ets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead.

LESSON VI. ZACIIARIAS.

Q. Who was Zacharias ? 11. IIe was a priest of the family of Abiah. &. JVIlat is the meaning of his name ? A. " ;$Ian of ." (a. T\-lien did he exercise the duties of priest ? I. TiTilc~iour Saliour was born. 2. TITliowas his wife ? 1. E~i~:~bctll,cousin of the Virgin Mary. 2. W11:l.tdoes i'iizabeth nlean? 1. '. 'l'he filllness of' God." $. JVllo apl~mwd~mto Zacharias as he liiinistcred in the Temple ? I.Tlie nnqel Gabriel. i. Ti\lTil:~tdid the nngcl foretell? .. T!ic birth of a son to Zacharias. J. Wliat did the angel say he must be 11 ained ? 1. J~llll. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 19

Q. Did Zacharias believc what the angel said ? A, No, not at first. Q. What happe~ledto Zacharias in conse- quence of his unbelief? A. I-Ie became dumb and could not speak. Q. How long did he remain so ? A. Until after the child was born. Q. What name mas given him ? A. The name of John. Q. Which John was this? A. .

Q. Whose son was John the Baptist? A. I-Ie was the son of Zacharias and Eliz- abeth. Q. What is the meaning of his name ?

A. " The gift of God." \ Q. What 1)rophet foretold the coming of John ? A. The . Hal. iii. 1 Q. IIow did John prepare the way for elllist ? A. Ey pwachinq rcpcntance. Q. \\'hat clse did John? A. I-Ie baptized all who came to him. Q. What was his food in the wilderness ? 20 BIOGRAPEY OF A. Locusts and wild honey. Q. What was his clothing ? a. lie wore a garment of camel's hair. &. How was he related to the Saviour ? A. His mother and the Virgin Mary were cousins. Q. What did Jesus go to John for ? A. To be baptized by him. Q. Why did Jesus do this ? A. To f~llfilldl riqhteoixsness, and as an example for us. Q. What did a voice from heaven say after His bsptism ? A. " This is my beloved Son, in whom wrll pleased." Q. How old was John when he began to preach ? A. IIe was thirty years old. Q. How did John die ? A. He was beheaded in prison by order of Nerod Antipas.

LESSON VII.

Q. Who was Sirneon ? A. A just and devout man of Jerusalem. NEW TESTAZENT CHARACTERS. 21

Q. TVhat does mean ? A. " Oiic that hears or obeys." Q. What had beell revealed to him by the EIoly Ghost ? A. That he shoultl see the Lord's Christ. Q. ivliere did he see Jesus ? A. TVhen biary presented the infiaiit Jesus unto the Lord in the Temple. Q. JVhat did Simeon then? A. Ile took the I-loly Child in his arms. Q. What eIse did he ? A. He blessed God that he had seen His salvation. Q. What else said he ? A.. Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace." Q. Who else came into the Temple at that time ? A. Anna, a prophetess of the tribe of Asur. Q. What did she day and night ? A. She served God with and prayers. Q. What did she likewise ? A. She gave thanks, likewise, unto the Lord. Q. To whom did Anna speak of Christ? A. To all who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 22 BIOGRAPHY OF

J~~EPIIOF ARIJLATIIEA. Q. Who was ? A. IIe was a rich and pious Jew. Q. What is the meaning of Joseph ? A. " Increase." Q. What cloes St. Mark call Joseph ? A. An honorable counsellor. Q. What did that mean, probably? A. That he was a member of' the great council or Smihedrim. Q. For what was Joseph waiting? A. "For the kingdom of heaven." Q. Wl~atcloes St. Lnke say of hiin ? Luke, xsiii. 51. A. That Joseph did not agree with his colleagues in condem~lingChrist. Q. What did Josel)h afterward become? A. A of Christ. Q. From what (lid he shrink? A. From an open l~rofessionof his faith. Q. What did Joseph immediately after the death of Christ ? A. I-Ie went to Pilate openly and begsed the body of Jesus. Q. I-Iow many of the evangelists recorcl this fact ? A. All four of them. Q. What was the result of Joseph's re- quest ? A. Pilate allowed him to take the body of Jesus from the cross. Q. What did Joseph with the body ? A. TIe wrapped it in lincn with spices. Q. Who helped him in this loving worlr ? A. Nicodernus, who was also a secret clisci- ple. Q. Where did they lay the body of Jesus ? A. In the new tomb of Joseph. Q. Where was the tomb? A. In Joseph's earden. Q. \That pi,oplrecy was tlins fulfilled in regard to Ctirist's bmial ? A. That EIc should be with the rich in His death. '

Q,. Who was ? A. He was a ruler of the Jews. Q. What is the meaning of Nicodemus ? A. "Innocent blood." Q. TVllat is the Greek meaning of his name ? A. " The victory of the pcople." Q. What was Nicodcmus ? A. "A teacher in Iyrael." Q. What did Nicodemus conceal from the Jews ? L. IIis belief in the Saviour. John, iii. 1,2. 1. Of' what sect was he ? L. IIe was a Pharisee. 1. When did Nicodemus come to Christ ? i. Ire came to IIim at night. j. What did he say to Christ ? i. That he knew that He was a teacher sent from God. 1. What did Jesus say to Nicodemus ? 1. "Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." 1. TIThatdid Christ mean by this saying 'c \. IBe meant Christian . 2. When did Nicodemus opeilly avow him- self a disciple of Christ ? John, xis. 39. I.PIe helped Joseph of Arimathea to bury the body of Chkqt. 2. \That else did he ? A. 11c brought an hundred pounds weight of spices to cmbalm His I)ody.

LESSON VIII. ST. MATTHEW. Q. Who was St. Matthew? Matt. x. 3. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 25 A. IIe was one of the Twelve . Q. What does Matthew mean? A. "Gift of Jehovah." Q. Who was Matthew ? Nark, xi. 14. A. He was the son of' Alphwus of Galilee. Q. What was hie occupation and religion ? A. EIe was a publican and a Jew. Q. What was a publican ? A. A tax-gatherer in the employ of the Roman government. Q. To whom were the Jews subject at that time ? A. To the Roman Emperor, who exacted tribute from thern. Q. For what were the publicans noted ? A. For their unjust exactions. Q. How did the Jews regard those who held this unpopular office under the Romans ? A. They hated arid despised them. Q. Where did 1\9attlietv live ? A. At Cspernaum. Q. 7Vhat did Jesas say to hiin? A. "Follow me?' Q. What did Matthew at once ? A. He rose nncl followed IIim. Q. To whom clid &Iillltthc\v preach the qospel ? A. TI; his countrymen, the Jews. Q. What writings did St. Matthew leave ? 8 26 BIOGRAPHY OF

A. The " according to St. Mat- thew."

JOIINMARE. Q. Who was St. Mark? Acts, xii. 12. A. FIe was a canvcrted Jew of Jerusalem. &. What is the meaning of John ? A. " Thc gift of God." Q. What is the meaning of Mark ? A. "Shining." &. What was Mark called ? A. An "Evangelist." &. What does that mean ? A. One who writes a gospel CJ. I>y whom was hc converted ? A. Ey St. Fcter. Q. NThcre did he go with St. Peter? A. To , where he wrote his gospel. Q,. Who was Mark's mother ? Acts, xii. 12. A. Mary, a Christian woman of Jerusalem. Q. For what was her house a resort? A. Many gathered together for prayer. Q. To whom was &[ark also related P Col. iv. 10. A. To IZarnabas, who was his cousin. Q. TVith whom did &Iarl< go, as their " mioister," on their first missionary journey ? A. IIe went with Paul and Barnabas. &. What happened on their secoild jorrrney ? A. Paul refused to take Mark. Q. That was the result of this? A. liarnabas took his kinsman, Bfarl<, and left Paul. Acts, xv. 36. Q. TTllere did Mark afterward meet Paul ? A. ITe was with him .when imprisoned at Itomc.. col. iv. 10 ; I'hilenz. 24. Q. Where do we hear of'blarlr again? A. TIe was with Peter at Babylon. 1Petel., v. 13. Q. TTtii~toflice did Mark fill for St. Peter ? A. Thnt of'interpreter. &. TVliat Look of tllc Bible did St. Mark write ? A. The Gospel according to St. Marli. Q. T\711~1.cclicl he fo~uida cl~nrch? A. At , in Egypt. Q. Where did hc die a 's death ? A. At Alexandria.

LESSON IX. ST. LURIC. Q. Who was St. Lake? 28 BIOGRAPHY OF A. It is supposed that he was one of the "Seventy Discil~les." Q. What is he called ? A. . . Q. What is the meaning of Luke ? A. It means "luminous." Q. What was his profession ? A. IIe was a physician. Q. Where was he born ? A. I& was a of . Q. IIow was he educatcd ? A. In all the learning of the day. Q. What was he celebrated for? A. For his skill in painting. Q. Where did lie go wit11 St, Paul? A. To BIaccdoaia, to preach the gospel. Q. At what otlier tinlc was lie with St. Paul ? A. During his inlprisonment at Rome. Q. Where else ditl St. Luke preach ? A. In Egypt and Grcece. Q. What boolis of the New Testament did he write? A. The Gospel of St. Lulte and the book of thc Acts. Q. IIow old was he when he rlicd ? A. Eighty-four years old. Q. I-low docs St. say he died ? A. IIe says he was hanged on an olive-tree Ly some Greek infidels. ST. JOHN. Q. Who was St. John ? A. I-Ie was the Son of Zebedee and Salome. &. What docs John mean? A. "The gift of God." Q. What was his occupation? A. 13e was a fisherman. &. What is St. John called 2 A. The Evangelist. Q. Why is he so called ? A. Because he wrote a gospel. Q. What else is he called ? A. The disciple whom Jesus loved. Q. What did Jesus tell John on the night of his betrayal ? A. IIe told him who would betray Him. Q. To whom did Jesus commit the care His mother before IIc died ? A. To St. John. &. What happened to St. John under the Emperor Domitian ? A. I-Ie was put into a cauldron of boiling oil. Q. Did he die in that way ? A. No, he was taken out unhnrt. Q. Where and how did he die 'r A. IIe died a natural death at . Q. How old was he ? 3* 30 BIOGRAPHY OF A. One hundred years old. Q. What boolrs of the Bible did St. John write ? A. The Gospel of St. John and the book of .

LESSON X.

ST. JAMESTIIE ELDER. Q. Who was St. James? A. IIe was the son of Zebedee and Salome. Q. What is the I-Ielnrew meaning of James? A. '' IIe that supplants." &. TViiat lianic (lit1 Christ give to James and hi8 brother John? 'A. Boanergcu, or Sons of Thunder. Q. TVhy wa8 it given to tliein? A. Eecause of their impetuous spirit and burning ze:~l. Q. What did this zeal for Christ lead to in the case of St. Jnmes ? A. IIe becarne the first al?ostolic martyr. Q. TVho were most highly favored by Christ amoilg the ci~sciples? A. Jalneu, John, a~tdI-'ctcr. Q. Of what were these ? A. EIis transfiguration on iCloullt Tabor. Q. And what else did they witness ? A. Christ's of' Getll- semane. Q. Where did St. James preach the gospel? . A. In Judea alld Sama~ia. Q. During whose reiqn ? A. Durins that of EIerod A,mlppa.' Q. How did St. James die? Acts, xii. 1. A. Herod *'killed James tho brother of John with the sword."

Q. Who was ? A. He was the son of Cleopas and Mary. a. TVhich of the AIarys w:~shis mother? A. The sister of the Virgin Mary. John, xix. 25. Q. TlTl~atwas he surnamed? A. " 'l'he Just." Q. TVlly was he snrnamcd "the Less?" A. Because was the more prominent character. Q. Was James tlie Less an apostle? A. Ye<, one of the twelve. Q. IVllo were his brethren? A. Jude, Joses, and Simon. &. Was this Simon Peter? 38 BIOGRAPHY OP A. No. Q. That was James appointed by the Church ? A. I-le was the first of Jerusalem. Q. What is he called ? Gal. i. 1s. A. A pillar of the Church. Q. How did he suffer martyrdom ? A. He was ,tl.~rorvnfrom a pinnacle of the Temple. Q. What was then done? A. He was stoned until he died. Q. What writings of St. James remain ? A. An to the Jewish converts.

LESSON XI.

Q. Who was Thomas ? A. EIe was one of the twelve apostles. Q. What does Thomas mean ? A. "A twin." &. Of what country and religion was he ? A. Ire was a Jew, and probably a Galilean. Q. What was his occupation ? A. EIe was a fisherman. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 33 Q. What is recorded of him in John, xi. ? A. His unbelief of the resurrection of Christ. Q. What did Thomas say would convince him of the f&ct? A. If he could put his fingers into the print of the nails. Q. What else did he wish to do ? A. To thrust his hand into His side. Q. Whcn did Jcsus give him this proof? A. Eight days after. Q. What did Jesus tell Thomas to do ? A. To put his finger into the print of the nails, and his hand into his side. Q. What did Thomas say at once. A. "My Lord and my God." Q. What traces of St. Thomas have been found in modern times ? A. A body of on the coast of Malabar. Q. By whom do they say their Church was founded ? A. By St. Thomas. Q. What have they to show for it ? A. The Bible, ministry, and sacraments. , &. What does tradition say of his death,? A. That "he was pierced by a lance." ST. ANDREW. $. Who was Andrew ? il. IPe was the son of Jonas of Galilee. Q. Wi-laze brother was lie ? A. "Siljloil Peter's." Q. 1Tv'li:itis tlie nieaning of Andrew ? .a. n strong man. (2. Of whom was he first a disciple ? Ll.Of St. John the Bnptist. JOPLV,i. 40. (2, Jj77l'ilntwas his occupation ? 11. IIP \.;as a fisherman. Q,. Wlint did Jolm say to Arldrcw as Jesus ~,:~b.sedby? A. " 13~1101dtl~cLamb of Gocl." Q. kT11omdid Andrew bl.ii~gto Christ? -4. PHi.; i~rotller,Sirnull l'eter. &. 1Wi1'~tdid they both becorne ? A. A;~o\tlcs. Q. Iiow clid Andrew die? "1. Hle tlicd a martyr for Christ's snlcc.

%$.1Vil:~twas the manncr of his death ? 2. ITc n as crucified. 3. IIow was he fhstcned to the cross ? >I.FQiiil cords, instcad of nails, to make it more lingerin$. (2. Wli:,I was the slinl~cof the cross ? -1. It \irt~sin the bhal)e of the letter X. LESSON XII. SIXONPETER.

Q. Who TVSS Simon Peter ? A. I-ie was the so11 of' Jonas, a fisherman of Galil~e. Q. What surname did Christ give Simon? A. That of Cepl~as,which means a stone. &. TVhat is the of Cepl~as? A. Petm, from whence the name Peter. Q. By whom was Peter blaought to the Saviour ? A. By his brother Andrew. &. What did Andrew say to Simon ? A. 'Wehave founcl the Messias. Q. What hap~enedone day when they were fishing ? A. Christ said unto them, " Follow me." Q. What did L[e say IIe would make them ? A. . Q. What sin did St. Peter afterward com- mit ? A. EIe deuied Christ three times. &. When did he deny Christ ? A. Just before His death. Q. Where did he deny Christ? A. In the palsloe of the IIigli-Priest. 36 BIOGRAPRY OF Q. What command did Christ give Peter, which showed that IIe forgave him ? A. He told him to feed EIis sheep and lambs. Q. IIow many were converted by Peter's sermon 011 the day of I'entecost ? A. Three thousand souls. Q. What happened to St. Peter when he was afterward imprisoned by IIerod Agrippa ? A. An angel opened the prison doors and took him to a place of safety. Q. How did St. I'eter die? A. IIe was crucified with his head down- ward.

Q. Who was Simon the Canaanite ? A. He was one of the Twelve Apostles. Q. What does Sirnon mean ? A. " One that hears or obeys." Q. What were his surnames ? A. "The Canaanite, and Zelotes." Q. What does Zelotes mear. ? A. One passionately ardent in any canse." Q. To whom was the name Zelotes applied in our Saviour's time ? A. To an association of private individuals. NEW TESTAMENT CIIARACTERS. 37 Q. What did they undertalw to maintain? A. The purity of the ilatiorial reli,'~1011. Q. What did the Zelotes to those who violated any institution which they held sacred ? A. They inflicted punishment witllout any form of trial. Q. By what did they pretend they were impelled ? A. By supernatural zeal. Q. What is probable in regard to Simon ? A. It is probable that he was one of the "Zelotz." Q. Why was the surname Canaanite proba- bly given to Simon ? A. To distinguish him from Simon Peter.

LESSON XIII.

Q. Wh'o was Jude ? A. IIe was one of the Twelve Apostles. Q. By what other names was he called? A. Iiebbcus and Thaddeus. Q. Why were these names probably given to him? 4 38 BIOGRAPHY OF

A. To distinguish- him from Jl~das the traitor. Q. What do they mean? A. "Prrtdence and zeal." Q. What does Jude mean ? A. " Praise of the Lord." Q. Whose son was he? A. The son of Cleophas and Mary. Q. What does he style himself? A. '' Jude, the brother of James." Q. What book of the New Testament did he write ? A. Tlie general Epistle of Jude. Q. Against wllom does Jude warn the Church in this Epistle? A. Against false teachers and heretics. Q. Of what day does Jude speak ? A. "The judgment of the great day." Q. What docs he say fallen angels and wicked persons will suffer? Jude, i. 7. A. '

ST. PHILIP. Q. \Tho was Philip? A. EIe was one of the TweIve Apostles. NEW TESTAXSNT CIIARACTEI1S. 39 . (2. TITllat does Philip meail ? A. " Warlike." Q. Where did Philip live ? A. In "lictl~saida,the city of Andrew and Peter." Q. Of wliom had Philip been a disciple ? A. Of John the Baptist. Q. Where did Jcsus fnd Philip ? A. In Galilee. Q,. That words of Christ, in the wholt circle of the disciples, were firs, spoken to I'hilip? A. Thc words "B'ollow me." &. What was the full meaning of' these worcls ? A. It was a call to tl~eapostleship. Q. Who rcfusc;d to fbllow Christ nil thus lost the place of an apostle? Mutt. xix. 21. A. The rich young man who hacl great possessions. Q,.TVhat did eertaill wl~ocame to the Passover say to Philip ? A. "Sir, we would see Jesus." &. What did Philip ? John, xii. 21. A. IIc brought tllem to Jesus. Q. TVhcre did Pl~ilil,preach the gospcl ? A. It is said that lie preached in Ul)i)crAsia Q. Ilow does history say that he tlictl? A. That he was scourged and then crucified. 40 BIOGRAPIIY OF

NATIIANAELBARTIIOLOMETT. Q. Who was Nathanael ? A. IIe was one of the Twelve Apostles. Q. By whom was he brought to Christ ? A. I3y Philip. (2. Where did Nathanael live? 11. In Cana of Galilee. Q. What does Nathanael mean? A. "The gift of God." Q. What does Ilartholomew mean? A. The son of Tholemy. &. IVhat do Syrian writers call Nathanael? A. " Nathanael, son of Tholemy." Q. What did Jesus say of him ?, A. That he was an Israelite in whom was no guile. &. What did Nathanael at once confess ? A. That Jesus was the Son of God and Iiinp of' Israel. Q. Of what was Nathanael a witness, with the six other disciples, as they were fishing on the lake of' Galilee. A. The third appearance of Christ after His resurrection. John, xxi. 2. &. And what else ? A. The second miraculous draft of fishes. Q. liowdid Nathanael die a martyr's death ? A. He was skinned alive and then crucified. 1,ESSON XIV.

Q. Who was ? A. One of the Twclve Apostles. Q. What does Judas nleau ? A. "Praise of the Lord." Q. What is onc meniiing of Iscariot ? A. " A man of murder." Q. What is another meaning ? A. " A man of Iscarioth." Q. What office did Jttdas hold among the apostles ? A. He was their treasurer. Q. What is said of him in John, xii. 6 ? A. That "he was a thief." Q. To whom Eiid Judas betray Christ? A. To the Chief-Priests. Q. For how much ? A. For thirty pieces of silver. Q. What did Jesus say to Judas during the Paschal supper and before he betrayed IIim ? A. " What thou doest, do quickly." Q. What did Judas when he heard this order ? 4" A. "IIe went immecliately out." John, xiii. 30. Q. What may we infer from this ? A. Tllat he did not partake of the Lord's Snpper. Q. TVllen was the J~ord'sSupper instituted ? A. hTot until the Pussover was ended. Q. Where did Judns go with a baud of n:en to find Jesus? A. Into the garden of Gethsemane. &. Who sent the men to take Jesus ? A. The Chief-Priests and . &. What did they take with then1 ? A. Laliterns, torches, and weapons. CJ. lIow did Jndas betray Jesus ? A. He said, "Hail, Mastel;" and kissed IIim. Q. How did he feel afterward ? A. IIe repented, and brought back the motley. &. What did he then ? A. Ere went out and liangcd himself Q. What did Christ call Jltdas ? A. "The son of' Perdition."

Q. Who was Matthias ? A. IIe was a disciple of Christ. NETT TESTA3IENT CHARACTERS. 43 Q. 'what is the meaning of Mattl~ias? A. " The gift of God." Q. Whorn does say that he was ? A. Orre of the . Q. ITow long had he hcen a constant at- tendant on our I~orrl? Acts, i. 15. A. During the whole course of'liis ministry. Q. Of what was Matthias a witness ? A. The resurrection and ascension of Christ. Q. TVhosc place was he orclnin~dto fill? A. 'l'hat of tho traitor, Jndas Iscariot. Q. What was thus fulfilled ? Ps. cix. A. "IIis bishoprick let another take." Acts, i. 20. Q. What did the apostles 013 this occasion ? A. They selected two persons to choose from. Q. What were their names ? A. Matthias and Earsahad. Q. TVl~atdid they then pray God to do ? A. To show then1 which of the two IIe had chosen. Q. What did they next ? A. "They gave forth their lots." Q. Upon whom did the lot hll ? A. It fell upon Matthias. Q. When did this take place? Acts, i. A. Before the descent of the Holy Ghost. 44 BIOGRAPHY OP Q. How were questions decided in the very often ? Lev. xvi. 8. A. By lot. Nuw. xxvi. 55; Jud., xx. 9. Q. What then was done? A. Matthias was "numbered among the eleven apostles." Q. What promise did Christ make to.His disciples ? Juke, xxii. 30. A. That they should sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Q. Whose throne will Matthias occupy ? A. That which might have been Judas's. Q. What docs St. Paul say in reference to this ? A. "Hold fast that thou hast, let no man take thy crown." Q. Where did Matthias preach the Gospel ? A. In Jndea and in the East. Q. Ilow did he die ? A. He died a martyr's death.

LESSON XV.

Q. Who was St. Paul ? A. IIe was a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin ? N$W TGSTAMENT CHARACTERS. 45

Q. What was he originally called ? A. Saul of Tarsus. Q. What is the nleaning of Saul ? A. " Destroyer," '' sepulchre." Q. What was he called after his baptism? A. Panl, which means a " worker." Q. Of what sect was he among the Jews ? A. The sect of the Pharisees. Q. By whom was he educated in all the learning of the day. A. Sy the great Jewish Rabbi, . Q. What trade did he learn ? A. The trade of tent-making. Q. How did he treat Christians beibre he was converted ? A. IIe persecuted them with great fury. Q. How was he converted to Cllristiaility ? A. By a voice from heaven. Q. W.hat did the yoice say to him ? A. " Saul, Saul, why pcrsecutest thou me?" Q. What did Saul reply ? A. " Who art thou, Lord ?" Q. What answer did he receive ? A. " I am Jesus, whom thou persecutest." Q. %hat happened then ? A. Efe was blinded by a light from heaven. Q. Where was he then led ? Acts, ix. 11. A. To Dan~ascus,to the house of one Judas. Q. Whom did the Lord send to restore his' sight ? 46 BIOGR~~PHYOF A. Ananias, who also baptized him. Q. MT11at did Paul illon etl-aightway ? A, Ile preached Christ in the synztgogrles. Q. What was 2113 called ? A. The Apostle to the . Q. TjThcre did St. I'nnl preach ? - A. In Jerusalem, Arabia, , , and Iton1c. Q. Aild ill what other place ? A. 111 Great Iiritain. Q,. What testimolly do we rely on for these facts ? A. Thnt of Ensebius, , and St. Jerome. Q. I1o~vdid St. Paul die ? A. Ile was beheaded at thc age of sixty- eight. Q. Where did lle die ? A. At ]Lome, when Nero was emperoiy Q. In what year ? A. I11 the year of our Lord 66. Q. Where was he-baricd ? A. On the Ostian Way. Q. IVhat writirlgs did he leave? A. Fourteen . NEW TESTAYENT CHARACTERS. 47

LESSON XVI.

" BARNABAS. Q. Who mas Barnabas? Acts, xiv. 14. A. An apostle of Jesus Christ. Q. What docs Barnabas mean ? A. "Son of pl+ophecy," or "Son of conso- lation." Q. Of what nation was Barnabas ? A. Re was a Jew of the tribe of Levi. Q. What did he bring and lay at the feet of the apostlcs ? A. The money for a field which he had sold. Q. TTT\1atis said of the way in which Chris- tians lived in the days of the first apostles ? A. " They had a11 things in common." Q. Of whom was I3arnabas the companion ? A. EIe was thc compallio~lof St. Paul. &. Where were Uarnabas and Paul set apart for the ~rorkof the ministry? Acts, xiii. 2. A. At Bntioch. Q. Ily whom were they sent forth ? Acts, xiii. 4. A. By the Koly CT21ost. &. Where were they scrit ? 48 BIOGRAPHY OF A. To , , Pamphylia, and Antioch. Q. Where did they go afterward ? A. To Derby and . Q. For what did they take PauI and Bar- nabas ? A. For gods. Q. What did they call Rarnahas ? A. They called Earnabas Jupiter. Q. What did they call Paul ? Acts, iii. 6. A. Mercurius. Q. Why did they suppose them to be gods? A, Because Paul performed a miracle. Q. What did Paul ? Acts, iii. 6. A. He healed a lame man who had never walked. &. What did the people wish to do ? A. They would have offered sacrifices unto them. Q. Did the apostles suffer this ? A. No. &. What happened soon after this? A. Barnabas and Paul separated. Q. Whom did Barnabas take with him ? A. EIe took Mark with him to . Q. What did Paul ? A. I-Ie took to and Silisia. Q. What does tradition say of Barnabas ? A. That he became Bishop of . LESSON XVII.

PIIILIPTHE EVANGELIST. Q. Who was Philip the Evangelist ? A. IIe was one of' the Seven ,,. &. Why was he called an evangelist ? A. Partly to distinguish him from PIlili~ the Apostle. Acts, sxi. 8. Q. What is the meaning of' the word evan qelist ? A. "'i'he publisher of glad tidings." Q. Where did lie live? Acts, xxi. 6, 9. A. 111 Cmsnrca. &. Of what did his family consist ? A. A wife and four daughters. Q, When was he ordained to preacti thc gospel ? A. Very soon after the ascension of Christ. Q. J3y wllom ? A. J3p the Twelve Apostles. Q. Wllo were ordained with him ? Acts. vi. 5. A. Six other persons as dexcons. Q. Where did Philip first preach ? A. In . Q. T7CTherewas Philip lolcl to go by an angel :' A. In the desert, toward Gaza. 6 5 0 BIOGRAPHY OP Q. TVl~omdid he meet there ? A. An officer of Queen Candace of Egypt. (2. What was he doing ? A. Riding in a and reading Esaias tlle prophet. Q. What did the Spirit tell Philip to do ? 3. To join himself' to the chariot. :2. TTrbat did Philip then ? .'I. Ire preached unto him Jesus. 12. TVhat did the man say to Philip? .I."What doth hinder me to be baptized?" \E. Wh:~tdid Philip then ? A. Ile baptized hitn, and \vent his way. ti. Where did Philip preach after this ? 11. At Azotns, or , and Czsarea.

2. 1FThowas Zacclleus ? I. Pic was a rich man of Jericho. 2. TVi~atis the meaning of Zaccheus ? t. "Just, or Justified." ,I. \Irhnt was his religion ? I. Tlc was a Jew. 2. l\'llat did Jesus say of him? I.Joius said, he was n "son of' Abraham." 2. What, was his occupation ? b. Ile was chief' among the publicans. NEW TESTAJIENT CHARACTEES. 51

Q. \That were the publicans? A. Tax-gatherers in the employ of the ltomaus. Q. What did Zacclieus as Jesns passed by ? A. IIe clinlbed iiito a sycamore tree to see 11im. Q. Why did he do this? A. Because he was very short. Q. T'Vhat did Jesus say to liirn ? A. IIe bade llill~make haste and come down. Q. What else said Jesns to him Y A. "To-day I ~liustabide at thy house," Q. Why were the Jews angry at this? A. Because he held an oflice under their enemics, the ltoriians. Q. What did Zaccheus say to Chribt in his joy at bc.ing thus lioilored ? A. "Uehold, Lord, the half' of my goods I give to the poor." Q. What else did he say he would do ? A. That if he had wronged any man he would rcstore it fourf'old. Q. What were the liirid words of Jesus to him? A. "This day is salvation come to this house." Luke, xix. 9. 68 GIOGRAPHY OF

1,II:SSON IZVIII. TI~IOTIIY. &. %TThowas l'inlothy ? 2 Tinz. i. 5. A. Ile 11-as a diicil~lcof St. Pat~l. . Q. Who were 11% pavent.; ? A. IIis fiiltller was a Greek, his mother a Jewess, ~lameclEunice. Q. What is thc meaning of his name? A. "Valued of' God." Q. What was he taught from his yoath? A. '' Tlle lIoly Script~~res."2 Tiitz. iii. 15. Q. Cy whorn was he taught? A. liy his motl~crEmlice aiicl his grand- mother . &. Wllere did St. Paul send hiin to preach ? Acts, xix. 22. A. ToThcssalol~ica,,and 31acetionia. Q. Of' what Church was Timothy inacle Uishop? 1 Tim.i. 3 ; elld of' ch. iv: A. The Church at Ephesns. &. What did St. Paul write to Timothy? A. The two Epistles which are addressed to him in the New Testament. Q. Wliat docs tradition say of the death of 'I'imotlly ? A. It is said that he died a martyr under the K~nperorDomitian. NEW TESTBXENT CIIAILACTERS. 53

TITUS. Q. Who was Titus? A. He was a Cit~i~tileconverted by St. Paul. Q. What is rhe ~:leaningof Titus? A. "IIonorabl~~." &. Wlie~e(lid St. Pard first send Titus? A. He seiit liirrl to Corilltl~to settle some tlisputes in the Cllu~cli. Q. Of what place was Titus made lSishop? A. IIe was inutle 1:isllop of Chete, h.1~63. Q. What ditL St. l'anl address to Titus? A. Ail Epistle wl~ichbears l~isnnme. Q. What is tl~cs~tbjcct of this Epistle ? A. It represents tile qualities willell sllould characterize churcl~oilicers. Q. What was the principal luusi~iess of a Uisllop irl tllosc days ? T'itics, i. 5. A. To ordain Bidlops slit1 other rniilistets in every city, and set in order tllillgs that were wa~iting. Q. What power did Titus possess by virluc of 111s ordillation also ? A. " The power to rcjeot lleretics." Titus, iii. 10. Q. What did St. li'aul twice say in this Epistle to l'itqs? l'itus, iii. 8-14,. A. That they who believe in God must be careful to maintain good works. 5* 54 BIOGRAPHY OB

LESSON XIX. ~Is~cnus. Q. Who was ? . A. IIe was a sesva~~tof the IIigh-Priest. Q. What is the mearii~igof Malchus? A. "King, or I

A. LL Put up thy sword into the sheath." Q. What did Jesus then to Malchus ? A. IIe touched his ear and healed him. Q. IIow many of the evangelists record this incider~t? A. All four of them. Q. Who alone relates the act of healing? , A. St. Lulre, the physician. Q. What is noticcablc in regard to thi. miracle? A. It is the last recorded iniracle of our Lord.

STEPNZX. Q. Who was Stephen? A. EIe was one of the Seven . Q. What is the meauir~gof his llarnc ? A. One who is crowned." Q. What is said of hirn by St. Lulrc ? A. That he was fhll of' faith and the iIoly Ghost. Q. What did he in Jerusalem ? 11. He did great wonders and ~niraclcs. Q. flow did tile Jews show their cillnitj. toward him ? A. Thcy brought false witnesses to nccust him. Q. Of what did they accuse him of tryin,; to do ? 56 BIOQRAPIIY OF A. Of trying to abolish the religion of . &. Of what dicl Stcphen tell the Jews that the religion of' Moses was a type ? A. A type of the Church which Christ woi~ldcstablisll. &. \Vhat did the Jews then to Stephen ? A. They cast him out of the city and stoned hiru to death. . &. What did Stephell see as h'e was dying? A. The henr~cilsopciied atid Jesus at the light lland of God. Q. JlTilnt was Stephen's prayer for his mur- derers ? il. " Lord, lay not this sill to their charge." &. \Vliut else clicl hc say ? A. Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

LESSON XX.

&. \Tho was Coriielius ? A. Ile was a Roman ce~lturionstationed in CLCS~LTC~. Q. Wliat is the meaning of Cornelius ? 8. Tllc beam of the sun." Q. Was he a Jew? i4cts, x. 28. A. No, he was a Gcl~tile. Q. What was his cliaracter ? A. I-Ie feared God, and gave much alms. Q. Wlio alq1earwC1 to Corllelius ? A. An angel of God. Q. What did the angel tell him ? A. That God liad accepted his prayers and alms. Q. What did he bid Corllelius to do? A. To send to Joppa for Simou Peter. &. What had Peter seen in the rnean time ? A. A vision fkom God. Q. What did God show Potcr in this vision ? A. That Gentiles might also be received into the Church oi' Christ. Q. TVl~atmas l'etcr directed to do in this visioli ? A. To go to the house of the Gentile Cor- nelius. &. What did Peter then ? A. IIe welit witli the messengers to Cornc- lius. &. What dicl hc on the morrow? A. IIe prcaclied lllito liirn Jesus. Q. What was the result? A. Corlielius mid his :iic~idsbecame Chris- tians a11t1 were b:~ptized. PIIILCII~N. Q. Who was Philemon ? A. EIe was a citizen of Colosse, in . Q. What is the meaning of Philenlon ? A. "Affectionate." Q. By whom was he converted to Christi- anity ? A. Probably by St. Paul. &. What did St. Paul write to Philemon ? A. An Epistle which now bears his name. Q. From what place, aid when did he write it ? A. From Rome, durin.g the latter part of St. Paul's captivity there. &. What does St. Paul style Pllilemoll? A. His drarly beloved fellow-laborer. I'/I il. i. Q. What office is it supposed that Philc- mon held in thc church ? A. That of' Deacon. Q. What proof did he give of his faith ill Christ ? A. Ire was "f~~llof good works." dJ. For what was he cornmel~ded by St. Paul ? A. For his liberality and charity to the . Q. What did St. Paul ask Pllilemorl to do in this ICpistle1 NEW TESTAIvIENT CHARACTERS. 59

A. He asked him to receive again Onesimns into his house. Q. Who was Onesim~~s? A. A runaway slave who had offended him. Q. What change had talien place in Ones- imrls ? A. EIe had become a Christian. Q. What did St. Paul bcg of Philemon ? A. That he would receive lliln not as a servant but as a brother. Q. What did he say that he would do if Onesirnus had wronged Philemon ? A. That he (Paul) would repay it.

LESSON XXI.

&. Who was Ananias ? A. IIe was a disciple of Christ at Jerusalem. Q. What is the meaning of Ar~anias? A. "The cloud of the Lord." Q. Who was his wife 2 A. Sapphira. Acts, v. 1. Q. What is the meaning of Sapphira? A. "One that rclatcs or tells." 60 BIOGRAPHY OP

Q. IQhat did Ansuias for the benefit of the Chnrch ? A. 1% sold a possession. Q,. What did he with the money ? A. He bronght a part of it to St. Peter. Q. What did Ile with the rest of it? A. I-le kept it hinlsclf Q. What did Ananias pretend to St. Peter ? A. That he llatl I11.ouqht it all to him. Q. What did St. Pcter sny I o Ar1:~nins? A. That he had licd to tile Holy Ghost. Q. What happcnwl then ? A. Analiias fill down deati. &. What did the yotulg men ? A. Tlley carried him out a11tl bi~ricclhirn. &. Who came in sooii after? A. Plis wife Sal~pliira. &. TVhat tlitl she say to Petcrabout the price. A. She told the a;zme lie. Q. What did St. Peter say to her? A. LLTtleywho have buried thy husband sllall carry thee out also." Q. What halti~cl~edthen P A. She fell do\vn dead at his feet. &. TV11at tlitl tile young me~~when they came in ? A. They carried her out arlcl buried her by her Iiusb:~~rd. Q. To whom did St. Peter say they had licd ? NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 61

A. "Unto God." Q. What was the result of this punishment ? A. Great fear came upon all who heard of it, and many believed the apostle's doctrine. &. What happened to Peter and John from the jealousy of the high-priest ? - A. They were cast into priion. Acts, v. IS. &. What wonderfhl event happelled at night ? A. An angel opened the prison doors and broapht them forth. Q. TVllat did the angel tell them to do ? A. 'Po go and teach in the Temple. Q. Did they do so? A. Yes, "they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ." Acts, v. 42.

LESSON XXII. e S~arox&SAGUS.

Q. Who was ~irnol;RSagus? A. JIe was a s0rcerc.r or 1n:~pioian. Q. TVl~atis the meaning of' Simon ? A. " Orie that hears." G 62 BIOGRAPHY OF Q. Where did he live ? Acts, viii. 9. A. He lived in Samaria, where he bewitched the people with sorceries. Q. TVklat did the people say of hiin ? A. They said, "This rnan is the great power of God." Q. Who went to Samaria to preach the Gos- pel abont that time ? A. Philip the Ileacoil. Acts, ix. 12. Q. What effect did his prcaohing have upon the people of Samaria? A. They believed oil the Lord Jesus, and were baptized. Q. What is said of Simon in Acts, viii. 13 ? A. He also believed and was baptized. Q. For what purpose llad l'eter and John been sent to Samaria? A. To lay their hands on those who were baptized. Q. To what purpose did they do this? A. That they might receive the I-Ioly Ghost. Q. When Sirnon Magus saw that the Holy Ghost was given in this way, what e did he? A. IIe offered them money to give liim the aamc power. Q. What did I'eter reply to this rcqtlest ? A. "Thy money perish with thee." Q. What did he bid Simon do? NEW TESTSMENT CHARACTERS. 63

A. To repent of his sin and pray for for- giveness. Q. what did Simon beg Peter to do for him ? A. To pray to the Lord for him, that he should not be punished. Q. What was Simon's ob.ject in trying to obtain the apostolic power ? A. IIe probably wished to apply it in his magical arts. &. Where docs Martyr say he after- ward 1)racticed sorcery ? A. In Itorne, during the reign of Claudius Czsar. Q. What was his success there ? A. It was so grcat that he was deified. Q. What does allotllcr say of Si- mo~lMagus' death. A. IIe says he was buried alive at his own request, feeling sure that he would rise again on the third day.*

Q. Who was E~dychus? A. A young man of Troas. &. What is tllc rneaniiig of Entychus ? A. "IIaypy, fortuliate."

* Xn2iti~'sDictionary, vol. iii. p. 1321. Q. How is he represented in Acts, xx. '7 ? A. As sitting in a window listcniiig to the preaching of St. Paul. Q. IIow long did St. Paul continue his preaching ? A, He continued until midnight,. Q. What happened to ? A. I-Ee fell illto a deep sleep. Q. What was the conseqnence ? A. He fell from the third loft and was taken up dead. Q. What did St. l'aul then ? A. IIe restored him to life. Q. What did St. l'aul aiter they had eaten sonle food ? A. I-Ie continuod preacliir~gto them until break of day, whcii he departed.

LESSON XXIII.

Q. Who was Tabitha ? A. Stic was a Christian woman of Joppa. Q. Wliat else was she callccl? KEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. CL:

A. &r.cas. Acts, ix. 36. &. \Vhat does I>orcas mean ? A. "A Gazelle." Q. What does Tabitha mean ? A. " Clear-sighted." Q. What is said of her in Acts ix. ? A. That she was f~~llof good works anr alms-deeds. Q. What did she for the poor? A. She made garments for them. Q. What bal~penedto her? A She was taken sick and died. Q. What tllen did her friends? A. They sent for St. Peter to come without cl;lny. Q. What did,Peter see when he came ? A. The widows standing by her weel~ing. &. What did they show Peter? A. The coats arid garments which had made for them. Q. What did Peter then ? A. I-Ie li~ieeleddown and prayed. Q. What did he say as he turned to the body ? A. " Tabitha, arise." Q. What happened then ? A. She came to lik again and sat up. Q. What was tlle l.csult of this rniracle ? A. Many believed on the Lord Jesus. 6* G G BIOGRAPHY OB

LYDIA. Q. Who was Lydia? A. She was the first European converted by St. Paul, Q. What was her native place ? A. . &. For what was Thyatira celebrated ? A. For its dying worlts. Q. Where was Lydia when she became a Christian ? A. At , where she had gone for business purposes. Q. What was licr occupation? A. Sllc was a "sellcr of' pnTple." Q. TVllo were preacliing the Gospel in Phil- ippi at that time ? A. P:t~1and Silas. Q \Vilere did Lydia first hear the Gospel prexhcd ? Acts, xvi. 30. A. At the river-side, where prayer was wont to be made. Q. lITllatdid Lydia at once ? .i. She \rorshipped God. (2. W11:lt clicl she rcccivc from St. Paul ? i. Cl~ristinnbaptism. 2. Who else were baptized ? ,I. All 11cr housel-)old. Q. What clid the term household conlpre- lxnd ? A. I-Ter children, slaves, and servants. Q. What did Lydia for Paul and Silas? A. She gave them a home at her house. &. What do we infer tiom this ? A. That she was a pcrson of wealth and Consequence. What happened to Paul and Silas while at Pllilippi ? They were imprisoned for a short time. IIow were they released? By an angel who opened the prison doors at nirrht. What did ~';rdiawhen they were re- leased from prison notwithstanding the jealousy of the Jews ? She receivcd them again into her own house.

LESSON XXIV. SILTANUS.

Q. Wlio was Silvnnlls ? 1 T/~css.i. 1; ii. 6. A. 1Ie is classed with Pan1 and Timo- theus as an apostle of Christ. Q. What x7as he fi&t called ? 63 BIOGRAPHY OF

A. Silns. Acts, xv. 40. Q. What is the mealling of Silas? A. It is from the Latin, " Sylva," " wood.' d). \/\That was his co~ulti-y? Acts, xvi. 3'7. A. I-le was a Morriail citizen. Q. TTThat was his first ? A. Ilc was a lIelleilistic Jew. Q. What versioi~of the Scriptures was used by IIcllenistic Jews ? A. Tlie Greek version, or . Q. Whcre did Silvanns go with Paul and 13ar11abasto preach the Gospel ? A. They went to Antiocll, Syria, and Ci- licia. Acts, xv. 23. Q. JVllcre did Paul arid Silvanus go next? A. They went to Pliilippi. Q. Where did they alulcle in Philippi ? A. At the Iloase of Lydia, a scller of pur- ple. Q. What had Lydia bccome under their prmdiing ? A. Slie became a Christian, and was bap- tized with all her household. Q. What happeiicd to l'aul and Silas in l'l~ilippl? A. TIley were imprisoi~ecl. Q. IVliat was the cause of their imprison- ~rierlt? A. They cast out an evil spirit from a dam- sel who had a spirit of divination. Q. \T;h:it did die bring her masters by her soothsayill= ? A. Sl~cbrought tlieni much money. Q. \Vhen they saw their gains were gone, what did her masters ? A. They dragged them to the market-place to the ~nagistrates. Q. What dicl the iuagistrates ? 11. They sconrgecl aiicl imprironed them. &. What happened during the night ? A. The prison doors were miraculously opened. Q. What effcct had this upon the jailer? A. lle was frigiltened and fell oil his knees belore I'aul and Si1:ts. &. TlThat ditl tlle jailer ask them ? A. " Sirs, what inubt I do to be saved?" Q. \Vli:~t was tlie reply ? A. Eelicve oil tile Lord Jesus Christ." Q. IVliat then was done ? A. lle was baptized straightway, with all his ianlily. Q. TV11at dicl he for the apostles ? A. IIc took them to his own house. Q. What did tlie nli~gistrnteswlieii they leari~edthat the apostles were Ito- mails ? A. They desired thein to depart out of the city. flcts, xvi. 38, 39. 70 BIOGRAPHY OF

LESSON XXV.

Q. Who was dqnila ? A. IIe was a Jew who had fled from Rome with liis wife Priscilla. Q. What is the meailing of Aquila ? A. ('An eagle." &. What is the meaning of Priscilla? A. Anci~llt." &. By whose order had tho Jews been compelled to leave Iiolne ? A. That of tlie Emperor Claudius. Q. Wllere did Aquila and his wife go, and whom clid they meet ? A. They went to ~"oriiith,wllerc they met St. Paul. Q. What did they there ? A. "They abode together." Q. By what occupation did they support themselves ? A. They were all tent-rnalters. Q. IVhnt nr:ts the universal custoin arnong tlie Jews, even aiiloiig the rich ? A. Tlie sous of' all ~veretanglrt a trade. Q. Wlierl St. l'aul left Uorlntll, what did Aquila and liis wife ? A. They went with him as far as Eiplicsus. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 71

Q. When , rt disciple of John, cam( to Ephesus, what did Aqnila anci 13risuilla? A. Tl~cyexpounded unto him the ~v:iyo Bod more perfectly. Acts, x~iii.26. Q. When are Aquila and his wif'c agail spoken of by St. Paul ? A. IIc sent greetings to them as his hclperf in Clirist. Q. What does he say they had doi~,:for him ? A. That for his " life they had laid down their own neclts." Iiom: xvi. 4. Q. What docs St. Paul say of them, hilow- ing that they were prornine~~tmem- bers of the Church of Christ P 1 Car. xvi. 19. A. "Aquila and Priscilla salute you with the church that is ill their housc." Q. To whom did St. Paul send this greet- ing ? A. To the Church in Corinth.

Q. Who was Apollos ? A. EIc was a Jew of Alexandria. Q. What does Apollos rneail? '\. " One that destroys." 1. IITIlat is said of him in Acts, xviii. 25 ? 1. That he was an eloquer~t man and miqhty in the Scriptures. (2. With what baptism llad he been bap- tized ? ?. Witlr the baptism of John the Baptist. "2. TVllat was that called? 1. Tlle baptism of repentance. $. 15y whorn mas Apollos more thoroughly instructed ? A. 1:y Aquila and Priscilla. (1. \\'lie were they ? A. Tl~eywere Christians with whom St. I'aanl abode at Corinth. Q. IVl~ercdid llpollos prench the Gospel ? A. Fi~stin Achaia, then in Corinth, where he followed St. Pull. 1 COY.iii. 6, 9. Q. What does tradition say of hirn ? A. It i4 said that he was Elshop of Czsarea.

LESSON XXYI.

Q. IVllo were Jannes and Jambres ? A. They were magicians in the time of Xoses. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 73

Q. Where only are their names found ? A. In 2 Timothy, iii. 8. Q. What does Jannes mean ? A. "Affliction, misery." Q. What does Jsmbres mean ? A. "The sea with poverty.'' Q. Are these names fhuiid in the Old Testa- ment ? A. No. Q. Where are thcy mentioned? A. In the writings of Jewish authors. Q. Wliat does the ltabbi Jonathan say of them? A. Ire says they were the sons of Balaam. Q. What else do Jewish writers say? A. That they were the niagicia~iswho op- posed Noses arid Aaron. Q. Under what circumstances ? A. When Moses wrougllt miYacles in order to induce Pharaoh to let Israel go. Q. TTTliat did Jarincs 2nd Janibres ? A. Tlicy izp~mrcdto do niirales also. Ex. vii. I I ; viii. 18. &. what docs the Jewish Talmud say of' them ? ' A. It says they mere the only two who could withstand Xoses. 7 74 BIOGRAPITY OF

Prrxns. Q. What is Phebe styled in Bonzans, xvi. 1. A. "A servant of the church at Ccncl.~rea." Q. What is the literal of the word here translated servant? A. "A DC~~OIICSS." Q. What was the meaning of the Greek word of which deacon is the trans- lation ? A. " One that servcth." Q. What is the meaning of I'hebe? A. " Shining, pure." CJ. What sort of wornen were chosen to this office of Deacoi~ess? A. They were widows, and always elderly wome11. Q. What vrere their dnties 2 A. They kept the doors of the church where the women entered. &. Tlillat else did thcy ? A. "They instructed those of their own sex, and visited those imprisoned for the faith." Q. IIow mere thcy appointed to the office ? A. By tlic, laying on of' hands. Q. \A' hat was the character and standing of Phebe ? A. She was a woman of property and - tinction. NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 75

Q. How did St. Paul bid the Romans re- ceivc her? A. 'LAs a ," who had rendered him much assistance. &. What did he say she had done for him and other Christians ? A. She had entertained them and relieved their necessities.

LESSON XXVII.

Q. Wherc did Aristarclllxs live? A. Ilc was born at &Iacetlo~~iabut lived at 'd'hessalonica. Acts, xxvii. 2. Q. llThatis tlic ~neaningof Arietarchus ? A. "A good prince." &. Where did he go with St Paul ? A. 1Ic went with him on his third mission- ary journey. Q. TVhere did tl~eygo 2 A. Tlley went to Ephesus. Acts, xix. 30. Q. What llappened to them tllere ? A. They were nearly ltillecl by a mob ? Q. By whom was the tuinult quieted ? 7'6 BIOGRAPHY OF A. By the town-clerk, who dispersed tlie people. Q. Where was Aristarclius sent with St Paul by Julius, who was a centurioil of ' band ? A. They were sent prisoners to Ronie. Q. What happened to them on their way ? A. Thcy wcre shipwrecked, but all camo safe to land. r Q. Where did they go ashore ? A. On the Island of Melita. Acts, xxviii. 1. Q. What I-iappeiied to St. Paul as he was making a fire ? A. A viper came out of the fire and fast- ened on his hard Q. What did the barbarous inhabitants thiiik of this, as lie had esoaped the dangers of the sea ? A. They thought hirn a murderer,who was thus to be puuished. Q. What did I'aal illlrllediately ? A. IIe shook the viper into the fire arid was not poisoaed by the bite. Q. What did they think of him then? Acts, xxviii. 4. A. They thought he was a God. Q. What is said of the death of Aris- tarchus ? A. It is said he was beheaded with St. Paul at Rome, in the reign of Ncro. &. Who was Crispus ? A. EIe was a ruler of the Jewish at Corinth. Q. What docs Crispus mean ? A. " Curled." &. By whom was Crispus converted to Christianity. 1 Cor. i. 14. A. By St. Paul, w1.10 baptized him. Q. %hat effect had his corivcrsion on the Corinthians ? Acts, xviii. 8. A. TIThen they heard of it rnany believed and were baptized. Q. What, does tradition say of him ? A. That he became Bishop of E,'(Tina.

Q. Who was Gaius ? A. IIc way a 1-ic111:tyman at Corinth. Q. \\That is the rneaning of Gaius ? A. '' 1,ord." Q. By whom is it supposed he was coil- vcrted to Cllristiaiiity ? A. By St. John. &. What book of the BibIe is addressed to Gains ? 7" A. The Third Epistle of St John. Q. For what purpose ? A. St. John wished to cornmcnd certain Christians to the hospitality and kind- ness of Gaius. Q. What object had those Christians in going to Corinth ? A. They went to preach the Gospel of Christ.

LESSON XXVIII. a. Who was Bar-Jesus? Acts, xiii. 6. A. He was a and sorcerer. Q. Of what nation was he ? A. I-Ie was a Jew. Q. What is the meaning of Bar-Jesus? A. " Son of Joshua." Q. By what other name was he called ? A. , which means sorcerer. Q. To whom did Elymar attach himself? A. To Scrgius Paulus, Procoilsul of Cy- prus. &. For what purpose ? NEW TESTANENT CHARACTERS. 79

A. To try to persuade him not to become a Christian. Q. Who was preaching tlie Gospel at that time in Cyprus ? A. St. Paul. Q. What did St. Paul say Elymas was ? A. "A child of the devil," and " an enemy of righteousness." Q. What did St. Paul say should be his punishment for his wickedness ? A. He said he should be blind for a season. Q. What was tlie result ? A. The hand of the Lord was upon him, and he became blind. Acts, xiii. 12. Q. What effect had this upon Sergius I'aulus ? A. "He believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord."

Q. Who was Jason ? Acts, xvii. 5. A. I3e was an PIcler~isticJew. Q. Of what \vas the name Jason an equiva- lent among the Cheeli Jews ? A. It was the same as Jes~~s. Q. What is the meaning of Jason ? A. "A healer, or one that cures." Q. What were the Helenistic Jews ? 80 UIOGIZAPHY OF A. Those who lived in cities where the was spokcn. Q. What (lid the Helenistic Jews which the Ilebrew Jews did not approve ? A. They read the Scriptures in public and in private in the Greek language. Q. Wliat else did they? A. They read tlie Scripturcs from left to right, after the method. Q. What did Jason for the Apostles ? A. He entertained Paul and Silas at his honse. Q. What did he incur in consequence of this kindness to Christians ? A. He incurred the anger of the Jews, who asqanlted his honse. Q. Where dicl Jason send Paul and Silas? A. Hc sent them by night to Bcrea. &. What dicl the Jews wlierl they could not find the Apostles ? A. They arrested Jason and took hiin to the rulers of the city. Q. What dicl tlie rulers then ? A, They took security of Jason and let him go. &. What is said of Jason in Xolnnns, xvi. 21 ? A. The Jason there mentioned is called the kinsman of' I'aul. LESSON XXIX.

Q. Who was Ananias spoken of in Acts, ix. lo? A. Re was a devout disciple of Christ. Q. Where did he live? A. Be lived at Llamascus. Q. What is the meaning of Ananias? A. "The cloud of the Lord." Q. What remarkable event happened to him ? * A. The Lord spoke to him "in a vision." Q. What did the Lord bid him do ? A. We bade him go to the house of one Judas. Q. Where did this Judas live ? A. In a street which was called Straight. Q. For whom did the Lord tell him to in- quire ? A. For a mall called Saul of Tarsus. Q. What did Ananias reply to the Lord? A. IZe said he had heard how Saul had pcr- secuted the saints at Jerusalem. Q. What did the Lord say to Anariias then ? A. That Saul should be a chosen vessel to bar Christ's name to the Gentiles. 82 BIOGRAPHY OF Q,. What did Ananias then ? A. ItIe went immediately and found Saul at the house of Judas. Q. What did Ananias say to Saul ? A. "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus hath sent me that thou mightest receive thy sight." Q. What did Ananias t,hen ? A. PPe laid his hands upon him and he re- ceived his sight. &. What was done next ? A. Saul arose and was baptized by Ana- nias, "and was filled with the IIoly Ghost." Q. JVliat was Saul after this called ? A. Paul. &. What does history say Ananias after- ward becanle ? A. It says he was Bishop of .

LESSON XXX.

Q. Who was Annas ? A. Me was a High-Priest of the Jews. NEW TESTBMENT CHARACTEES. 83

Q. What is the meaning of Annas ? A. "One that aigicts." Q. By ~vliomwas he appointed IIigh-Priest ? A. Ple was appointed by Quirinus, Govcriior of Syria. Q. What otlier oEice did Annas hold ? A. ITe was President of tlie Sanheclrirn. Q. Who else was appointed High-Priest during tlie life of' Anrias ? A. Ria son-in-law, Joiepll Caiaphas. Q. What is the meaning of' Caiapllas ? A. It means "A searcher." Q. Before ~vliomwas the Saviour taken at Ilis trial ? A. Ile WRS first take11 to Annas. Q. To who~ndid Amins send Jcsus ? A. IIe sent Him to Caiaphas. Q. To whom did Caiaphas send Jesus ? A. He sent Rim to Pilate, tlie Roman gov- errlor of Jndea. Q. What prophecy did Caiaphas uncon- sciously utter in reference to Cl~rist? John, xi. 50. A. He said, "lt is expedient that one man die for the people." Q. What did Caiaphas afterward ? A. He coiidemned Christ to death. Q. Whcn was Caiaphas deposed from the priesthood, arid by whom ? A. He was deposed by Vitellius, A.D. 38. 84 BIOGRAPHY OF

POXTIUSPILATE. Q. Who was ? A. Iie was a Roman sent to govern Judea. Q. By whom was he sent there ? A. By the Ernperor of Ronle, to whom the Jews 15 ere, subject. Q. What is the meaning of Pilate ? A. It means "one armed with a dart." &. When was he governor of Judea? A. During the ministry of our Saviour. &. What did he offer to do on the - day of the Passover ? A. I-Ie offered to set free Christ or Earabbas. Q. When that failed, what did Pilate? A. Ilc tried to pacify the Jews by scoul-g- ing Jesus. Q. When that also failed, what did he ? A. IIe washed his hands before the people and publicly declared that Jesus was innocent. - Q. What did he mean by the ceremony of washing his hands ? A. That he was not responsible for Christ's death. Q. What said the Jews then? A. "His blood be on us and our children." Q. What did Hlatc's wife say to hinl ? A. "Have thou nothing to do with this just man." NEW TESTAMENT C1IARACTERS. 85 Q. What reason did she give for saying this ? A. She said she had suffered many things in a dream because of him. Q. \That did Pilate notwithstanding all this ? A. He delivered up Jesus to be crucified.

LESSOK XXXI. DE;\~ETRIUS. Q. Who was Demetrius ? Acts, xix. 28. A. He was a silversmith at Ephesus. Q. What is the meaning of Detnotrias ? A. " Relonging to Cercs," or " Cori~." Q. What was his principal bnsirless ? A. IIe made silver and statues of Diana. &. Who mas Diana? A. She was the Goddess of the Ephesians. CJ. Wl~atwere these shrines ? A. They were small models of the Temple .G of' Diana, with her statue. Q. For what purpose wore they made? . A. They wcre taken oil journeys atid placed in houses as c~harrns. Q. Who went to Ephesus to preach the Gospel ? Acts, xix. 29. 8 86 BIOGRAPHY OF A. St. Paul, Gaius, and hristarchus. Q. What did Demetrius fear. from the preaching of the new religion ? A. IIe feared that his occupation would be injured. Q. What did he then? A. "EIe called together the worlirnen of like occupation." Q. What did Yemetrius say to them ? A. I-Ie said their craft would be set at naught, and Diana be despised. Q. What was the result? A. The city was filled with confusion. Q. What did the silversmiths then ? A. They caught Gaius ancl Aristarchus, and carried them to the theatre. Acts, xix. 29. Q. Who clisl)ersed the rnob and released them ? A. The town-clerk. Q. TVhat did he tell the people? A. I-Ie said Paul and his companions were neither robber? nor blaspherncrs. Q. Of what did he tell them they were in d:inger ? A, Of being called to aceoulit for that day's 111"O"'. Q. What clid the town-clerk then? A. He dismissed them. LESSON XXXII.

&. Who was Tyrannus ? Acts, xix. 9. A. EIe was a public teacher at Epherus. &. Of what nation was he ? A. IXe was probably a Greek. Q. TVhat is the meaning of Tyrannus ? A. " A prince, or on(: that reigns." Q. What dicl Tyrannus permit St. Pnal to do ? A. He permitted him to preach and teach in his hall or building. Q. What had the Jews compelled St. Pad to do ? A. They had turned him out of the Jewish synagogue. Q. What did St. Paul after this ? A. Ele taught daily in the school of Tyran- 1111s. &. What is certain in regard to Tyrnli~lns? A. It is very certain that he was fiiclidly to St. I'aul. &. How long did St. Paul preach and teach there? acts, xix. 10. A. He continued there for two years. Q. What is said of' all that dwelt in Asia, at that time ? 85 BIOGRAPHY OF A. They all heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

Q. Who was Tychichus ? A. I-Ie was a faithful minister of Christ. Q. What does St. Paul call him ? A. He calls him a beloved brother, and fellow-servant. Q. What is the meaning of Tychichus ? A. " Casual ; happening." Q. With whonl was he associated in his worlr ? A. IIe was with St. Paul in some of his missionary journeys. Q. With whom else was he associated in missionary work ? A. I-Ie was associated with . &. Who was Trophimus ? Acts, xxi. 29. A. PIC was a Christian of Ephesus, and a friend of St. Paul. Q. Where was TychicElns sent ? A. IIe was sent to Asia, probably to . &Gletus. Acts, xx. 15. Q. TTThat is probable from St. Paul's words in CYolossia~r;s,iv. 7,8 ? A. It is probable that Tychichus was with him during his imprisonment. Q. What did St. Panl desire hiin to make known to the Colossians? A. IIis state and circumstances. Q. What do we gather from what we read of Tychichus ? A. We see that diligeilt service and warm Christian sympathy were two features in his life.

LESSON XXXIII.

Q. Who was Gallio ? Acts, xviii. A. He was the Roman proconsul of Achaia when St. Paul was at Corinth. Q. What happened to St. Paul at that time ? A. The Jews made an insurrection against . him. Q. What did they with Panl ? A. They took him to the judgment-hall unto Gallio. &. What did the Jews say that Paul was doing ? A. Thcy said he was teaching men to wor- ship God contrary to the law. 8" 90 DIOGEAPHY OF

Q. What did Gallio reply to the Jews ? A. EIe said he would not judge of such matters. Q. What did Gallio then? A. EIe drove them from the judgment-seat. &. What did the Greeks soon afier this ? A. They took Xosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat iiim before the judgment-scat. Q. IIow did Gallio-regard these proceedings also ? A. It is said that "he cared for none of these things."

Q. Who was Sosthencq ? A. Ife was a. Jew of Corinth. Q. What is the mcaninq of his name ? A. "Strong and powerfi~l." &. What ofice did Xosthenes hold ? Acts, xviii. 17. . A. IIc was cliief ruler of the synagogne at one timc. Q. IIow was he treated by certain Greeks ? A. They beat him before the judgment-seat, in presence of Gallio. &. Who was Gnllio ? A. IIe was the proconsul of Achaia. Why is it supposed that was thns treated ? I C70v. i. 1. Because he was a friend of St. Paul. What does Eusebius say that Sosthenes was ?* A. He says he was one of the Seventy Dis- ciples.

LESSON XXXIV.

Q. Who was Pnblins ? A. IIe was the chief man, probably the governor of tlric islniid of Melita. &. What cloes Puhlius mean ? A. It means " common." Q. What clid Publius for St. Paul when he was shipwrecked on that island? A. IIe received hini and his companions into his house and entertained them. Q. What did St. Paal for the father of Publius ?

* Smith's Dictionary, 701. iii., p. 1363. 9% BIOGRAPHY OF A. He miraculously healed him of a fever. Q. What did. this lead to ? A. It caused many others to come to him, wliom he also healed. Q. What did Publius become ? A. He became a Christian. Q. Wha,t is said of Publius by Roman his- torians ?* A. They say that lie became the first Bishop of the island.of Melita. Q. What does St. Jerome say of him ?"f A. He says that Publius died a martyr's

Q. Who was Julius ? Acts, xxvii. 1. A. He was a cciit~~rionof the Emperor Augustus' band. Q. What docs Julius mean ? A. '' Soft and teilder hair." Q. What is a ceilturion ? A. One who conlmands a hundred men. Q. What did Festus, goverilor of Judea, bid Julius do ? A. IIe commanded him to take St. Paul a prisoiler to Kome.

* Smith's Dictionwy, 701. ii., p. 996. + Ibid. NEW TESTAMENT CIIARACTERS. 93 ' Q. How did Julius treat St. Paul? A. IIe treated him courteously and kindly. Q. What did Julitls allow St. Paul to do? A. EIe allowed him to land at Sidon to visit his friends. Q. VThat happened when they came to , a city of Lycia? A. Julius found a ship of Alexandria, which was sailing for . Q. What did Jnlius tlletl? A. I-Ie gent St. Paul arid his fellow-prisoners to ILonl~. Q. What happened to them during this voyage ? A. They were shipwrecked, but all came safe t~ land.

LESSON XXXV.

&. Who was ? Phil. ii. 25. A. He was the apostle to the Philippians. Q. What does Epaphroditus mean ? A. It means " agreeable and handsome." , 94 EIOGRAPHY OF Q. What does St. Paul styleEpaphroditus? A. Elis brother and kllow-soldier, and the "messenger" to-the Philippians. Q. What is the meaning of' the Greek word here translated messenger ? 9.It means apostle, the highest order in the ministry. Q. What did the Philippians send to St. Paul in prison by the hand of Epa- phroilitns ? A. They sent him money for his necessities. Q. Elow did Epaphroditus execute his com- mi\sion ? A. He executed it with such zeal that he brought on a dangerous illness. Q, What was the result of this jllness? A. It obligcd him to remain at Rome a long tirne. Q. TVith whom do some persons say that Elpaphroditus is identical ? A. Grotius, and others say that he is the sarnc asEpaphras spoken of in C'ol.i. 7." Q. Of what is the rlanle an abbre- viation ? A. It is an abbreviation of Epapbroditus.

* Chal>in's Pt.inzitl.'va C~LJLUTCJL,p. 177. NEW TESTADIENT CHARACTERS. 95

JOSEPHRARSABAS. &. Who was Joseph Barsabas ? A. He was one of those disciples who were with Christ during his ministry. Q. What is the meaning of Joseph ? A. '& Increase, addition." . Q. What is the niear~ingof Garsabas? A. '' Son of conversion." Q. For what office was he chosen by the Church ? A. For that of an apostle from which Jnda~ had fallen. Q. Who else was chosen at the same time ? A. Matthias. Acts, i. 23. Q. How was it dcciiled which of the two should be ordained ? A. It was decided by lot. Q. Upon whom did the lot fall ? A. It fell on Matthias, wllo was numbered - with the eleven apostles. Q. What is related of Barsabas by histo- rians ? A. It is said that '' he drank a deadly poi- son and snstaincd no harm, through. the grace of God.""

"Eusebius, ZI. E., iii. 39. 96 BIOGRAPHY OF

LESSON XXXVI.

Q. Who was Sceva ? A. He was a Jew, residing at Ephesus. Q. What is the meaning of Sceva? A. It means " disposed, prepared." Q. What is Sceva called in Acts, xix. 14 ? A. He is called " chief of the priests." Q. I-Iow many sons had he ? A. He had seven sons. &. What is said of them ? Acts, xix. 13,14. A. It is said they were exorcists. Q. What, did they attempt to do ? A. They attempted to cast ont evil spirits in the riame of Jesus. Q. What did they say to them which were possessed by cvil spirits ? A. "We adjure thee by Jesus whom Paul preacheth." Q. What did the evil spirit answer? A. "Jesus I Itnow, and Paul I know; but . who are ye ?" Q. What then did the man who was posses- sed with evil spirits ? NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 97 A. EIe attaclted arld overcame them, so that they fled out of the house wounded. Q. What was the result of all this ? A. Great ibar fell up011 all the people. Q. What clid rrially who practiced witch- craft ? A. They brought their books and burned thcm be-thre a11 men. Q. What was the price of the books which were burned ? Acts, xix. 19. A. It was fifty tlio~~sandpieces of silver. Q. What is then said ofthe "Jlrord of God?" A. It grew mightily and prevailed.

LESSON XXXVII.

Q. Within whose reigns does the New Tes- tament history fa11 ? A. Witliir~ those of the first five Roman Casars. &. What were their names P A. Augustus, Tibcrilns, Caligula, Clandius, and Nero. $1 98 BIOGRAPHY OF Q. Who was C~sarAu~nstus ? A. IIe was the first Ernperor of ltome. (2. What does Angust~~srnexn ? LZ. It means "royal, majestic." (2. TVlrose son was Anqustus? A. Ile was the son of Ciiins O(%tavius. (4. What did Angustus at the age of twelve years ? A. IIe pronounced a fiil~craloration at the death of his grarlclmother. Q. When did he assnme tile Toga Virilis? A. At the age of sixteen years. Q. 'i\'hen was he raised to the throne? A. At tlie ngc of twenty ycLars. (2. JFllat did he propose to the people ill tile sixteentl~year of' his reign ? A. IEc pro~msedto restore tlie old l

A. Taxes and tribute. Q. What right had the Jews in cases of trial for offences ? A. They could appeal unto Czesar. Acts, xsv. 7. Q. Whom did Augustus associate with liimself in tile umpire ? A. , his stepson. Q. TVhat decree clld Augustus make just befbre Christ was born? A. Re n~acle a clecree that all the world bhould be taxed. ' Q. TVkiat was clonc at the same tirne? A. The census was taken. Q. What does this ccilsus give to the world? A. The date of the birtll of Jesus Clirist. &. Where were thebe reeorcls of dates kept ? A. Among the archives of the ltoman em- pire.

LESSON XXXVIII.

Q. Who was Tiberius Czesar? A. EI-lc uras the seooiid Emperor of Rome. 100 BIOGRAPHY OF Q. What is the meaning of Tiberius ? A. A '' good vision." Q. Whose son was he ? A. IIe was the son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia, who afterward mar- ried Augustus. Q. What re la ti or^ was he to Augustus ? A. He was his stepson. ' Q. TVhere wa5 tle born? A. EIe was born at ILome, n.c. 45. Q. When clid tre begin to reign? A. In his fifty-fifth ycar. dJ. What were his characteristics ? A. He was a great military mail and a fine orator. Q. What wab he snpjtosed to possess wllcri he was raised to the throne ? A. All the sterner virtues of the Roman character. Q. JVllat did he show hiniself soon after his accession to the throne? A. IIis life was one of inactivity, doth, and self-indulgence. Q. What happened during the latter part of his life ? A. IIe becanic insane.' Q. Wliose ministry began in the fifteenth year of his reign ? A. That of John the Baptist. &ike, iii. 1. Q. How long did he reign ? NEW TESTAMENT CIfARtlCTERS. 101

A. Twenty-three years.* Q. What does history say of his death? A. It saps that the co~nmanderof Elis Prs- torian guard put him to death. Q. What city was named for Ili~n? A. Tlle city of' Tiberias, in Judea. &. What great evcnt tooli place in the reign of Tibcrius ? A. The crucifixion of Christ.+

Q. Who was Cains Caligula ? A. He was the third Emperor of Rome. Q. Whom did hc succeed ? A. Ire succeeded l'ibcrins Czesar, A.D. 37. Q. How long did he reign ? A. Tllrce ycars and tcn months. Q. What did he command the governor of Syria to place in the temple at Jerusa- lem ? A. A statue of himself, to be adored. Q. What was the result of this order? A. Tho Jews opposed it so vigorously that it was not dolie. Q. What did he fear if he carried out his purpose ? * Smith's Dictionccry, vol. iii., 11. 1498. Tncitus, Annal~,xv. a. 102 BIOGRAPHY OT A. IIe feared a rebellion of the Jews. Q. IIow did he treat Christians ? A. It is said that he did not persecute them. Q. FImv did Caligula die ? A. IIe %as killed by Chaereas, one of his guards. Q. On what occasion ? A. On coming out of a theatre at night.

LESSON XXXIX.

Q. Who was Claudius Cwsar ? A. IIe was the fourth Emperor of Rome. &. What was his full name ? A. Tiberius Claudius Nero Drusus German- icus. Q. Whom did he succeed ? A. Caius Calignla. Q. Whose son was he? A. IIe was the son of Nero Drnslis. Q. When did he come to the throne? A. In the year of our Lord 41. Q. What lial.q~cnecl(luring his reign ? A. Several famines, which arose from nn- favorable harvests. NEW TESTAXENT CIISRBCTERS. 103 Q. What did Cleudins for the Jews ? A. He allowcd them the free exercise of' their religion and their ISWSfor a time. Q. What did he not permit them to do? A. He did not allow them to bold their ah semhlies in the city of Rome. Q. To whom did he give the province of Judca ? A. To IIerotl Agrippa, grandson of IIerod the Great.* Q. To whom did he give Judea aftcr the death of Agrippa ? A. IIe gave it to I-ferod, Icing of Chalcis. Q. What else did Glandius givc IIerod ? A. IIe gave him authority over the Temple. Q. 1Vh:tt yowcr did lle also give him ? A. The power of deposing and appointing the Iligh-Priests. Q. What did Clai~diusin the ninth year of his reign ? A. IIe published an order expelling all the Jews from Rome. Q. Who were probably included in this order ? A. 7'he Christians who were in Rome. Q. Why does Suctonius say Clandius gavc this order ?

* Calmct's Dic., p. 20. A. Because of the disturbances arising from the cnmjty of the Jews to Christians. Q. IIow long did Claudius reign ? A. 1Ie reigned thirteen ycars. Q. IIow did Claudius die ? A. EIe was poisoned by his wife Ayrippina.

LESSON XL.

Q. Who was Ncro ? A. ITc was the fifth Emperor of Rome. Q. \That was hi3 full 11~111~? A. Lucius Domitins Ncro Cla~~diusC~sar. &. Whose son was he ? A. IIe was the son of Domitins and Agrip- pina. Q. Whom did his mother Agrippina after- ward marry ? A. The Emperor Claudius cresar, who adopted Nvro as his son. Q. TFThat did Agrippina when Ncro was seventeen ycars old ? A. She poisoned Claudius in order to place Eiim on the throne. NEW TESTAI'ICST CIIARACTERS. 105

Q. 1Vhon1 did Nero marry? A. Octavin, tlie daughter of Claudins. Q. What did Ne1.o the year after he as- cendcd the tlirone ? A. IIe poiioiled Ihitaunicus. therightful heir. Q. What frnppcned A.D. 64? A. ltonie was burned, as was supposed by Nero himself: Q. Whom did he fjlsely accuse of the act ? A. The Christians. &. Of what did he n~alreit the occasion? A. EIe made it the occaqion of the most dreadfill crneltics tow:lrcl tliem. &. What did his tyranny bring upon Nero? A. A conspiracy in the year 68. Q. What became of Ncro ? A. IIe stabbed E~in~selfto escape being arrested. Q. How old was Ile when he died? A. IIe was thirty-olic ycms old. &. IIow long hat1 lle reigned- ? A. Fourteell years. Q. What reputation has he left ? A. That of one of the most cruel tyrants that CVC~lived. Q. Which of the apostles did he cause to be beheaded ? A. St. Paul. LESSON XLI.

Q. Who was Claudius Felix ? Acts, xxiv. 25. A. IIe was a Roman 1"rocurator of Judea. Q. What is the meaning of Felix? A. " IIappy, prosperous." Q. What was the station of Felix before his elevation to the governorship of Ju- dea ? A. He was a slave who had been freed by Claudius Czsar. Q. ITow did he rule the province of Judea ? A. EIe ruled it in a mean, cruel, and profli- gate manner. Q. Whom did he marry ? A. A Jewess namcd Drusilla. Q. Who sent St. Paul to Felix ? A. The chief captain, (:laudins Lysias. Q,. What did Felix and his wife desire of Paul ? A. They desired him to explain the religion of Jesus Christ. Q. IIow did St. l'a111 alarm Felix ? A. Uy preacl.~ingthe terrors of the Lord, and the last judgmei~t. Q. Did Felix repent ? NETV TESTAMENT CRARACTERS. 107 A. No, he put it off to "a more convenient scasoi7." Q. What did Felix with St. Paul ? A. IIc sent him to prison, where he kept him for two years. Q. Why did he do so? A. To please the Jews and to extort money from l'aul. Acts, xxiv. 06. Q. Who was the second wife of Felix? A. Ar~othcrDrusil!a, the daughter of IIerod Agrippa. &. What happcncd to tlle last wife and her son Agrippa ? A. They perished in an eruption of Mount Vcsuvius. Q. TYl~cnwas Felix recalled to Rome by thc emperor ? A. In the year of our Lord 60. Q. Who was sent to Judea in his place ? A. I'ortius I'estus. Q. What hnppeiicd to Felix on his return to Rome ? A. EIe was accused of dreadful crimes by the Jews in C~sarea. Q. Ilow was lie savcd from the penalty due to his atrocxities? A. IIis brother Yallas prevailed upoil the wicked Nero to spare him. 108 BIOGRAPIIY OF

PORTIUSFESTTJS.

Q. Who was Portius Festus? A. IIe was governor of Judea, A.D. 58. Q. Whom did he succeed ? A. Felix, who was recalled to Rome. Q. Whom did Felix leave bound at Casa- rea ? Acts, xxiv. 21. A. EIe left St. Paul at Czesarea in prison. Q. What did Festus hear soon after he came to Judca ? A. He heard the cause of St. Paul. Q. What did he say of St. Paul? A. Ire said he had found nothing in him worthy of death or of bonds. Q. What did Bestus then ? A. IIe sent St. Paul to Rome. Q. IIow long did Festus rule the Province of Judea ? A. About two years. &. What does say of Festus? A. IIe says that he was a just and an active magistrate.*

* Smith's Diclionary,vol. i., p. 618. LESSON XLII. HERODTHE GREAT. Q. Who was IIerod the Great ? A. He was the soil of Ar1tipatc.r and Cypros. Q. What was his position under Julius Czo- sar ?* A. IIe was Tctrarch of Galilee, and Calo- Syria. Q. TVliat did IIcrod by the help of the Itomans ? A. IIe took Jerusalem, n.c. 5'7. Q. What was his character? A. Ire was cruel and reven~eful. Q. What members of his own family did he cause to be executed ? A. IIia wife $hi-iamne and his three sons- , Aristobulus, and Antip- ater. Q. How did Heroil feel concerning the birth of Clnist ? A. IIe was troullcd, and fesrecl that Jesus would be king of the Jcws in his place. Q. What plot did IIerocl form ? A. A plot to llavc Jcsus put to death. Q. What order clid he send forth ? A. An order to have all the c'rlildre~lof Bethlehem killed, from two years old and under. &. How did our Saviour escape ? A. llis mother fled with him to Egypt. &. What did IIerod for the city of Jerusa- lem ? A. EIe ndorncd it with monu~nentsof' tabte and magnificence. &. What else did IIcrod ? A. He repaired the Temple of . &. What did he at Sarnaria also 2 A. IIe rebuilt the Samaritan Templc. Q. For what did Ile n~altea provision in his new city of Casarea? A. He made provision for the celebration of the E~cathcrlworsllip of idols. Q. IIow long did Herod reign ? A. Thirty-seven years.

Q. Who was Ilerod A1:tipas ? A. EIc was Tetml.ch of (4:~lilec: and Perea diuing tl~clife of Christ. Q. What does IIcrod niean? A. LL Sol1 of the hero. " Q. Whose son was he ? A. IIe was the 8011 01'15erod the Great. NEW TESTAXEKT CHARACTERS. 111 Q. Whom did he marry? A. A daughter of Arctas, Iiing of Arabia I'etra. Q. Whom did he marry afterward? A. Iierodias. Q. Wllnt was the cllaracter of' JIerod ? A. Iie wxs cruel, tyrannical, ai~dcunning. &. J\Tllatcli,l Christ call him ? Luke, xiii. 32. A. "A fox." &. When the mob accused Chriat to Yilate, to whom did hr send IIirn? A. Pilate sent Jesus to IIerod. Q. What did lIerod to Jesus with his men of war ? A. IIe mocked IIini and arravcd IIini in a gorgeous robe and scntdllim back to l'ilntc. &. Wlmt dicl IIerod's wife pers~~adehirn to do ? A. To. .go to Itonic to obtain the title of king. Did hc succeed 2 No, he did not. To what was ilerod coildernned by the Ernperox C:iligula, A.D. 30? To pwpetu;ll bal~ishrnel~tat IJugdunurn. TV1-iere clid IIerod and his wife llerodias die ? ----They both ilicil iii-- exile.2 * Cnlmet's U~clioi~ii?~,p. 76. 118 BIOGRAPIIY OF

LESSON XLIII. ~IERODAGRIPPA.

Q. Who was EIerod Agi-ippa? A. He was the son of Aristobulus and grandso11 of IIerod the Great. Q. Where was 11e brouqht up ?* A. IIe was bro~iqhtUP at Iiome with the Emperor Clalidius Nero. Q. Who attempted to supplant Agrippa in the emperor's fa\ or ? A. IIis uilclc Ilerod Ailtipas and Iierodias. Q. IIow clid Agrippa fr~~stratetheir desig~ls? A. IIe nlede a col~i~tcrellarge of treason agaiiibt ,liitipas. Q. 1\-11at was tlie resalt ? A. i111til)aswas bailisllcd to Gaul. &. Wllat did Nero gire to Agrippa? A. Tlle domillions of Antipas, and also tlic govc.rnmcat of Jnclea and Samaria. Q. Of what religion WMSAgrippa ? A. EIg was a strict observer of the law of illoscs. Q. What did EIerod Agrippa to please the Jews ?

" Josephus, Ant. viii. 7;Smith's Dictionary, vol. i., p. 704. A. Ire "killed the apostle James with thrl sword." Acts, xii. 1. &. What did he to St. Peter? Ib. A. He imprisoned him. Q. TVhat did I-Iesod onc day as he sat or his throne ? A. ITe made an oration unto the people. Q. What did the people cry out? Acts xii. 22. A. "It is the voice of a -god and not of : man?' Q. What happened to IIel.od thcr~? A. The anqel of the Lord smote hirn foL his sin. Q. IIow did hc die? Acts, xii. 23. A. " IIe was eater1 of worms, and gave u the ghost."

Q,. Who was Arcllelaus ? A. Ile was the soil of' IIerod the Great. Q. \FThat is tlie meaning of his name? A. "Prince of the people." Q. What part of Herod's Irin~domdid llc receive ? A. Idumca, Jndea, and Sann:~ria. Q. When did he rule in these places ? A. During thc il~f'i~icyof' Jesus. Q. What was his character? A. He was guilty of great cruelty and op- pression. Q. What did Archelaus soon after his ac- cession ? A. '' I-Ie put three tllorrsand Jews to death in the Tcnil~le."" Q. What did Joseph and Mary hear on their retar11 from Egypt with the child Jesus ? A. They heard that Archelaus reigned in the place of his father. Q. Where did they go instead of to thair own home ? A. Tlicy tulned aside into Galilee. Q. I3y ~vhornwas Galilee ruled ? A. IZy liis brother, IIerod hntipas. Q. TVllat Ilappened to Archelaus in the tenth year of his rcign? A. Ile was deposed and banished on the ground of' his tyranny.

* Josepllus ; Mmitli's Dictiona?+y,vol. i., p. 101. LESSON XIJIV.

Q. Who Was Hcrorlias? . A. She was grand-daughter of Fferod tht Great, and da~~ghtei.of Aristobulus. &. Whom did she marry? A. She first married IIerod Philip, an(; afterward IIerod ilntipas. Q. For what was she noted? A. For her wickedness. Q. What took place on the birthday of' King IIerod Antipas ? A. The daughter of Hcrodias danceci beforcs him and pleased him. Q. What did he say he would give her ili consequence ? A. Anything she asked, even to the half 01' his kiizgdom. Q. For what had her mother instructed her to ask ? A. For the head of John the Eaptist. Q. Was it given her ? A. Yes; he was beheaded in prison and h: head brought to her in a charger. Q. Why did she wish his death ? A. Because of' his bold reproof of Hero; and he~.self'for their sin. 116 BIOGRAPHY OF

Q. \lTllo was Candace ? Acts, viii. 2'7. A. She was a queen of . Q. Was this the proper l~arneof an iudi- vidnal ? il. No; it was the name of a dynasty of queens. Q. Wliere is Etliiopia ? A. It is to the south of Egypt. CJ. What countries did it embrace? A. Tlie modern , Lennaar, Kordofan, nriil liorthern Abvssinia. (2. flow h:~clthe 11ebrdws come in coiltact n it11 tlic Etliiopians ? ,\. 111the way of commerce. 2. What were the products of the co~u~t~-y? A. Ivory, fianliincense, gold, and l)recioas stones. 2. T\rlrat had the chamhcrlai~iof Candace leariled through the JPWSwho had visited that region? ilcts, viii. 30. 4. IIe had probably embraceti their Faith. 2. For what purllose hiid he been to Jcru- salem ? ,I. IIe had been there to worship. (4. Whom did he meet on his return to Egypt ? -1. Iic met I'liilip the Dcacon. Q. Where did he meet Philip ? NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS. 117 A. In a desert place on the way to Gaza. Q. What was the man reading ? A. IIc was reading a prophecy of . Q. To what did the prophecy relate ? A. It foretold the sufferings of Jesus Christ. Q. What clid Philip then? A. '' EIe preached unto him Jesus." Q. What (lid the man become under Philip's teaching ? A. IIe became a Christian, and was baptized at once. Q. lyllat then happened to Philip ? A. "Tl~eSpirit of the Lord caught away Philip," that he " saw him no more." Q. What is further said of' this nlan ? A. "IIc weat on his way rejoicing." Q. TfThat docs tradition say was the name of this man ?* A. It gives him the name of Indich. Q. Wllcre docs Eusebius say he preached the Goslxd? A. IIe bays that he preached in Ethiopia, and that at last he suEered martyr- dom.

)K- Sinitll's Dictionm~y,vol. i.,p. 240.