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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Claiming Israel's Epic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Jewish story of the persecuted sage also called?
(a) Story of the Maccabee.
(b) Story of the Cynics.
(c) Story of the resurrection.
(d) Story of the wisdom's child.

2. When do scholars place the writing of the Gospel of John?
(a) In the 90s.
(b) Before Christ.
(c) In the third century.
(d) In the 1800s.

3. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?
(a) It is the only book of God.
(b) It is important to our politicians.
(c) It is highly important to religious institutions.
(d) People require it for their faith.

4. Why did Paul tone down his views of the freedom of Christians?
(a) He wanted to tie down Christians to make them more holy.
(b) He was reverting back to his Jewish roots.
(c) He was told by God to tame the behaviors of man.
(d) He did not want a repeat of the out of control behaviors at Corinth.

5. When does Mack argue Mark's gospel was written?
(a) Before the Roman-Jewish war.
(b) During the fourth century.
(c) Prior to the birth of Christ.
(d) After the Roman-Jewish war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the pillars in the Jerusalem group do that other Jesus movements do not?

2. What word is used to imply the significance of the miracle stories in the Gospel of John?

3. What does the passage in Romans 3:21-26 say about why Jesus' death was effective?

4. What is an epic according to Mack?

5. What did the temple at Jerusalem serve as, in terms of a symbol?

(see the answer key)

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