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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is one of the followers who did not recognize Jesus when he reappeared after the resurrection?
(a) Judas.
(b) Mary Magdalene.
(c) Jeramiah.
(d) Simon.

2. The Testimony of Truth talks about the ideas of ___________ and economic renunciation as components of a holy life.
(a) Giving money to the coffers.
(b) Priesthood.
(c) Sexual abstinence.
(d) Prayer.

3. In Christianity, Judaism and in Islam, God is the king, lord, master, judge, and ____________.
(a) Father.
(b) Pope.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Soldier.

4. One argument against the orthodox is that Christians refuse to truly seek God who can only be found in the fulfillment of the _________.
(a) Commandments.
(b) Gnosis.
(c) Bible.
(d) Pulpit.

5. What is another thing the many criteria did for the orthodox church? It consolidated ______________.
(a) Priests.
(b) Power.
(c) Beliefs.
(d) Celebrants.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes that the resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from other faiths as it deals with __________, not with rebirth.

2. It is the mixing of the _________________ with normal humanity that engenders the interpretation of the birth of Jesus.

3. Pagels points out that the ___________ may be the key building block of orthodox Christianity.

4. Ignatius placed the presence of the ____________ as the legitimizing force in administering the sacrament and in holding meetings.

5. Jesus says that he will lead Mary, make her _______ so that she too may become a living spirit, resembling the others in the room.

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