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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The finding of the earthenware jar became known as the Naj or the Nag ________________ find.
(a) Ali.
(b) Muhammed.
(c) Hamad.
(d) Hammadi.

2. The Gospel of the Egyptians from the Gnostic texts highlights the Great, Invisible ___________ in its lines.
(a) Goddess.
(b) Ghost.
(c) Universe.
(d) Spirit.

3. As a result of Marcion's thoughts about the Bible, Iranaeus accused Marcion of _____________.
(a) Treason.
(b) Polygamy.
(c) Polytheism.
(d) Dualism.

4. Gnosticism, based on direction, immediate _________, in visions and on dreams, challenged the orthodox believers.
(a) Writing.
(b) Prayers.
(c) Cognition.
(d) Lights.

5. Tertullian wrote: "...this flesh, suffused with blood, built up with bones, interwoven with nerves.....was born and dies, undoubtedly _________."
(a) Immortal.
(b) Human.
(c) Godlike.
(d) Spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. A tradition developed that included the idea that __________ was the first to have seen Jesus after he rose from the dead.

2. The Catholic Church bases its authority on the shoes of the ___________, according to the text in this chapter.

3. The resurrection was useful ____________, which is why it became such an important part of religious dogma.

4. The resurrection, Pagels speculates, helps to _____________ the authority of those who believed literally in the resurrection.

5. Where did one of the most important archaeological events take place in 1945 according to the book?

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