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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of a return did Jesus tell the apostles they would get for their sacrifice?

2. Some people believe that Jesus' ability to perform miracles is proof that he was what?

3. What does Sanders refer to reversal of values as?

4. Who was accountable only to God?

5. According to Sanders, a man who divorces and remarries is considered what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is significant about what is written about Jesus in external sources? Does he play prominently in other sources? Why? Do these external sources help or hinder historians in determining what Jesus' life was like?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why the date of Jesus' birth is controversial. Why is it so difficult to determine when he was actually born? What are the differing beliefs? What does Sanders seem to accept as the most accurate date? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What are the two common views of Jesus' ability to perform miracles? How do the Gospels treat Jesus' miracles? What does this suggest about Jesus' career?

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