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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Light to the Gentiles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Karen Armstrong's research, did this man claim to be God?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Only at first.

2. The earliest account of this man's life is found ____________.
(a) In the Gospel of St. Matthew.
(b) In the Gospel of St. John.
(c) In the Gospel of St Mark.
(d) In the Gospel of St. Luke.

3. In this chapter Karen Armstrong deals with the dramatic rise of a charismatic faith healer in North Palestine. Who is this man?
(a) Moses.
(b) Buddha.
(c) Muhammad.
(d) Jesus.

4. Does the expression "Son of God" bear the same connotation in Hebrew as it does in Greek?
(a) Yes.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) No.
(d) Almost.

5. What happened almost immediately to the newly established Christian Church in the Roman Empire?
(a) It spread.
(b) It was split by a fierce controversy.
(c) It ended.
(d) It unified.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Greek influence on theology formed the core of the idea of ____________.

2. The question that was resolved at a synod was called by the Emperor Constantine at __________.

3. A consequence of God being presumed to exist as a separate external entity is that he assumes the attributes of _______________.

4. The early followers of Jesus prayed _____________.

5. Other religious traditions such as the Buddhist tradition insist that the Absolute is ______________.

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