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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Jordan is Not Just Water.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two disciples were the only ones to give an account of Jesus's birth and early years?
(a) Mark and John.
(b) Jacob and Paul.
(c) Matthew and Luke.
(d) Peter and Simon.

2. What was Josephus in charge of in the First Roman-Jewish war?
(a) The revolt in Galilee.
(b) The zealots.
(c) The blacksmiths.
(d) The revolt in Bethlehem.

3. What house does the angel say Jesus will reign over forever?
(a) Moses's.
(b) David's.
(c) Jacob's.
(d) Abraham's.

4. What did Simeon say Jesus is destined for?
(a) The death of heathens.
(b) A beautiful love.
(c) The falling and rising of many in Israel.
(d) The coming of a world peace.

5. Who helped Moses lead the Israelites out of the desert?
(a) David.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Joshua.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does the author say history is more complex than?

2. What does the Hebrew word Almah mean in English?

3. What is the title of Homer's book that talks about waging war abroad?

4. What sea does the author describe as cruel and beautiful?

5. In which country was the gospel of Thomas found?

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