Who Wrote the New Testament?: The Making of the Christian Myth Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 2: Teachings From the Jesus Movements

Quiz: Chapter 2: Teachings From the Jesus Movements

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does each of these movements attempt to link Jesus to, according to Mack?
a) The fight against Rome.
b) The grand traditions of Israel.
c) The kingdom of God.
d) Jerusalem.

2. What does Mack believe the figure of Jesus became with the Pronouncement Stories?
a) A teacher.
b) A mystic.
c) Interpreter of the law.
d) A martyr.

3. What is the name of the form of mythmaking Mack notes these early Jesus people were engaged in?
a) Epic revision.
b) Epic tradition.
c) Epic authorship.
d) Epic mythmaking.

4. How many layers of the Gospel Q exist?
a) Five.
b) Three.
c) Two.
d) Twenty.

5. What is contained...
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