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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Merovingians were reputed to be able to perform what task?

2. The Holy Grail originally revolved around which of the following?

3. In what year were the writings destroyed?

4. An important piece of the Bible was allegedly left out under the advisement of what man?

5. What people did the Merovingians rule?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the Benjamites after the war with the Levite?

2. Who were the Arians? What was this group's point of view?

3. Which two tribes were dominant in Israel? What was their relationship to each other?

4. Explain some of von Eschenbach's theories on the Grail.

5. What is the view of the authors on the conversion of Constantine?

6. Name some of the guidelines of crucifixion that were not followed in the crucifixion of Jesus.

7. Discuss the connection between Merovee and magic.

8. Who was King Belus? What was his relationship to the Benjamites?

9. What was one of the most important reasons Jesus' life was edited in the scriptures?

10. Why was the involvement of Pontius Pilate questionable?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the major disputes in tracing the bloodline of Jesus is the possible marriage. Why is this unsubstantiated fact such an issue? Which groups believe Jesus was married? Why? What is the point of view of the opposition?

Essay Topic 2

Given the information in the book, where do you think the Holy Grail is today? Does it exist? Did it ever exist? Do you think that the Grail is a vessel or a reference to Jesus' bloodline? Examine how either answer would affect Christianity as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the entire concept of Christianity would change if it was discovered that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. How would it change if it was discovered that the couple had children? How could it be proven? Why do many historians and theologians refuse to believe that Jesus was not married? How would Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdalene have affected his influence on the followers?

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