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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Paul's Letters to the Greeks and Romans.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mack claim the Bible was important by the end of the fourth century?
(a) It gave the Church credentials for a role in Constantine's empire.
(b) It gave the Church credentials for a role in Jewish history.
(c) It gave the Church credentials in the eyes of early Christians.
(d) It gave the Church credentials for a role in the history of Israel.

3. What role did women play in associations?
(a) Women played no role in associations.
(b) Women served as members, patrons, and leaders.
(c) Women played the role of caretaker to the association.
(d) Women played a role supportive to the men.

4. What concept was important to the Jewish temple-state, the Greek polis, and the Roman system of government?
(a) Divinity.
(b) Politics.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Law.

5. Why does Mack state that people become silent when confronted with Biblical information?
(a) There is little public knowledge about the Bible.
(b) People have too much time invested in the study of the Bible.
(c) People are afraid to be incorrect in their interpretations of the Bible.
(d) There is too much public knowledge about the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the layers of Q is least embellished?

2. What feature of the Christ cult does Mack claim Paul found irresistible?

3. What did Paul's argument do to Jews and Christians?

4. What does Mack claim is the link that gives the Christian Bible logic and force?

5. Why is Paul's' letter to the Romans different from his other letters?

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