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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Letters from the Apostles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mack claim that the Jesus cult succeeded?
(a) People liked the idea of a martyr.
(b) People liked the idea of freedom.
(c) People liked the idea of God.
(d) People liked the idea of a kingdom.

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

3. Why does Mack think putting aside conventional ideas of the origins of Christianity is difficult for some?
(a) Christians have an investment in the idea that the New Testament is a collection of myths.
(b) Christians have an investment in the idea that the Church is infallible.
(c) Christians have an investment in the idea that the Old Testament is true.
(d) Christians have an investment in the idea that the New Testament is true.

4. What does Mack claim about the various groups that formed in the schools of Jesus?
(a) They were dangerous.
(b) They were disciples of Jesus.
(c) They were sent by God.
(d) They were experimental.

5. What does Mack claim are the building blocks of the Gospel of John?
(a) The miracle stories.
(b) The references to Mark.
(c) The proclamation stories.
(d) The references to Q.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mack claim Columbus studied the Bible?

2. What are the two activities Mack gives credit to in terms of the creation of Christian beliefs?

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

4. What two sources does Mack claim Matthew used for his gospel?

5. What does Paul assure the Thessalonians in terms of "those who had died"?

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