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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?
(a) They don't talk about Jesus' birth.
(b) They are often in conflict with each other.
(c) They have been revised to hide the date.
(d) They are difficult to read.

2. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?
(a) Gave himself a title.
(b) Told people to break laws.
(c) Told people to gather wealth.
(d) Performed miracles.

3. What does Sanders refer to reversal of values as?
(a) Unpredictability of God.
(b) Methodism.
(c) Parables.
(d) Ethical perfectionism.

4. What did early Christians believe Jesus' life was a fulfillment of?
(a) Laws made by the government.
(b) Their prayer for a teacher.
(c) Prophecy.
(d) They did not believe he was a fulfillment of anything.

5. According to Sanders, what is against God's wishes?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Failure to have children.
(d) Seeking fame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sanders say God calls his people to do?

2. When is Jesus' birthday traditionally celebrated?

3. What did Josephus study?

4. Whom does Sanders say the majority of the scriptures caters to?

5. What claim of Jesus' do some people say made him seem egotistical?

(see the answer key)

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