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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the disciples, how many of the remaining 11 willingly met torturous deaths rather than recant their beliefs?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

2. Who, according to the writings of Josephus, was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus?
(a) Jesus himself.
(b) God.
(c) Pontius Pilate.
(d) An unnamed accuser.

3. What did Josephus' writings prove?
(a) That Jesus hung out with the apostles.
(b) That Jesus was a good man.
(c) That Jesus and John were biological brothers.
(d) That Jesus performed miracles.

4. Does Witherington believe Jesus saw himself as the son of God?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Jesus thought he was, but did not know for certain.
(d) Not enough information is avaialble.

5. How many years can the core beliefs of the Bible be traced back in relation to the death of Jesus?
(a) 400 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 125 years.
(d) 33 years.

6. Who are the writers of the gospels?
(a) Paul and Saul.
(b) Unknown.
(c) Luke and Peter.
(d) Matthew and Paul.

7. What impact do the writings of the apostle Paul have on the New Testament?
(a) They show faith in action among the apostles.
(b) They create more questions.
(c) They corroborate New Testament accounts.
(d) They have no impact.

8. Why was Jeffry McDonald certain a jury would not convict him?
(a) He paid them bribes.
(b) He had an alibi.
(c) Most of them had been his patients.
(d) He had a trial before a judge, not a jury.

9. What means written by an apostle or followers of the apostles?
(a) Apostolic authority.
(b) Apostolae.
(c) Holy apostlolic.
(d) Apistle Commentary.

10. What is the author's writing background?
(a) Magazine features.
(b) Crime reporting.
(c) Adult fiction.
(d) Gospel songs.

11. Metzger compares the Bible to what era of other literature?
(a) Medieval.
(b) Ancient.
(c) Classic.
(d) Elizabethan.

12. To which Bible passage does 4Q521 refer?
(a) Isiaiah 61.
(b) Acts 1:23.
(c) Exodus 20:11.
(d) John 3:16.

13. Where did Jesus face temptation?
(a) At his baptism.
(b) At the temple.
(c) In the wilderness.
(d) At the well.

14. What is the truth about the author's fear?
(a) He can still gamble as long as he tithes.
(b) He is fascinated by the subtle changes in his wife.
(c) He still gets to drink wine.
(d) God forgives, so he doesn't have to really do anything.

15. The author searches for truth based on what?
(a) Medical history.
(b) Documentation.
(c) Evidence.
(d) Relevance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which centuries decided almost unanimously which books to include in the New Testament?

2. How far back do some manuscript fragments date the book of John?

3. How many experts does the author interview?

4. According to Jesus, what do his miracles foreshadow?

5. Jesus is known as Son of God and Son of what?

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