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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. How did people view mustard during the time of Jesus?

2. What country did Gnaeaus Julius Agricola govern between 77 and 84 C.E.?

3. What type of society was Roman society?

4. What is the name of the barren couple in Genesis?

5. Who did John the Baptist call the Lamb of God?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe the class structure during Roman times?

2. What comparisons does the author draw between Luke and Matthew's gospels?

3. What parallels does the author draw between Augustus and Jesus' life?

4. In One Like a Son of Man what does the author say the original biblical text suggested was a key component of Jesus' teachings?

5. What is the Q Gospel?

6. What does it mean that Jesus was an artisan?

7. What does the author think Jesus meant by poor?

8. In terms of upbringing why does the author say he questions the Jesus represented in the New Testament?

9. What does the author say the book taught him?

10. Describe the author's process of research.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following vectors the author used to present his argument aspects of that vector and how the author uses it to come to his conclusion.

1. Cross-cultural.

2. Jewish and Greco-Roman history.

3. Literal and textual interpretation.

Essay Topic 2

In what way were Jesus' teachings a product of oppression? In what way could Jesus be seen as a rebel?

Essay Topic 3

What are your views on Christianity after reading the book? What are the argument for and against for and against the book being anti-Christian? What are are your views on the author's argument in the book?

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