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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. What does the author say the New Testament was trying to echo?

2. What does the author say is the most controversial aspect of his argument?

3. What two things do the quotes at the beginning of Part Seven contemplate?

4. Why does the author think that crucifixion is the ultimate punishment?

5. Which of the following does the author not mention as one of the constraints Jesus lived under?

Short Essay Questions

1. What influence does the author suggest that the Cynics had on Jesus' teachings?

2. What does the quote at the beginning of part five comment on?

3. What does the author think Jesus was an individualist?

4. What does the author say about Paul's revelation of Jesus' power and truth?

5. In what way does the author think Jesus trod a fine line between the passive and direct forms of confrontation?

6. What does the author say is the intention of Jesus' nature miracles?

7. How influential does the author think other philosophies were on Jesus' teachings?

8. What does the author say about Pontius Pilate?

9. What does the quote at the beginning of part six comment on?

10. What do the two quotes at the beginning of the section comment on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author claim the bible's depiction of Jesus' crucifixion is historically inaccurate? What does the author think are the reasons for these inaccuracies?

Essay Topic 2

How much has Jesus' teaching influenced modern society? How different would it have been if John the Baptist became known as the Chosen One?

Essay Topic 3

Why was society so in need of a spiritual leader like Jesus? How did Jesus take advantage of this need?

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