Who is considered a teacher in the Gospel tradition?

• A. A scribe who copies manuscripts.
• B. A military commander in charge of troops.
• C. A didaskalos, one who interprets sacred texts and guides people in living well.
• D. A high priest performing sacrifices.

Answer: (C)

In the Gospel tradition, teaching is about interpreting sacred texts and guiding people toward living rightly. The Greek term didaskalos means a teacher or instructor who explains Scripture and shapes how people live in light of God’s word. This captures the ministry of Jesus and early Christian teachers, who illuminate meaning in the scriptures and invite disciples to apply it in daily life, ethics, and worship.

A scribe who copies manuscripts is a skilled copyist, not primarily a teacher of interpretation and lived wisdom. A military commander and a high priest performing sacrifices point to roles of leadership or ritual function, but not the instructional, interpretive role emphasized in Gospel teaching. Thus, didaskalos best fits the sense of who is considered a teacher in this tradition.