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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A __________ tourist in 1769 bought a Coptic codex near Thebes, which helped to explain more about the time period of the gospels.
(a) Scottish.
(b) Turkish.
(c) English.
(d) Moroccan.

2. The difference between Plato's doctrine of the soul's ______________ and the resurrection was that resurrection was real flesh reborn.
(a) Movement.
(b) Immortality.
(c) Form.
(d) Tangibility.

3. The twelve ____________ had the authority to pass on their power to others, according to orthodox theory.
(a) Disciples.
(b) Women.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Traitors.

4. When Jesus appears to Mary, what does he tell her not to do, which causes some to question his appearance?
(a) Cry.
(b) Touch him.
(c) Leave.
(d) Tell anyone.

5. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.
(a) Gnosticism.
(b) Islam.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to some of the papyri when it was taken home by Muhammed, though he did not understand their value?

3. Paul's statements in his letters seem to indicate that there is a ______________ which he will go to.

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

5. There are some descriptions of the resurrection that could raise some questions about the _____________ of the event.

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