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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue: The Fascination of the Bible.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mack claim about Justin's treatise to the Jews?
(a) It was made up by the Jews.
(b) Justin never wrote it.
(c) No Jew ever listened to it.
(d) No one ever read it.

3. Why does Mack argue Jesus' death is qualitatively different from all other deaths of the prophets?
(a) Jesus was the son of God.
(b) Jesus was the enemy of the state.
(c) Jesus was immortal.
(d) Jesus was a martyr.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mack claim the Bible was created?

2. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?

3. What was the Stoic recommendation for personal virtue?

4. What do Christians call the hidden messages in the Bible?

5. What does Mack believe the authors intended to convey by having Peter and James defend Paul's ideas about Jewish law?

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