Saint Timothy

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Saint Timothy born?Estimated between 17-20 AD
2. Where was Saint Timothy born?Lystra or Derbe, Lycaonia, Asia Minor
3. What is Saint Timothy known for?Primary companion and protégé of the Apostle Paul; first bishop of Ephesus
4. When did Saint Timothy die?Circa 97 AD
5. What is the career?Evangelist, missionary, and church leader
6. What is the parentage?Jewish mother (Eunice) and Greek father

Hellenistic Traditions: The culture, language, and customs of the ancient Greek world that spread after Alexander the Great.
Canonical Letters: Books officially recognized as part of the Christian Bible.
Syncretistic Religious Practices: The blending of beliefs and practices from different religions into a new system.