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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Documentary Evidence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author travels to Ohio in search of corroborating evidence for which aspect of Jesus' life?
(a) His miracle working.
(b) His birth.
(c) His death.
(d) His immaculate conception.

2. Why aren't all accounts of the gospel exactly alike, according to Blomberg?
(a) Because the written ones were lost.
(b) Because oral histories are not word for word.
(c) Because they are not vaild.
(d) Because different writers are impacted by different events.

3. On what is the current Bible based on?
(a) A Japanese-based translation.
(b) Copies of copies of copies.
(c) Ideals that are no longer valued.
(d) New translators.

4. According to Blomberg's example, why did people memorize the Old Testament?
(a) Because they were instructed to do so.
(b) There was nothing else for entertainment.
(c) Because they were very intelligent.
(d) Histories were passed down orally.

5. Why does Metzger say discrepancies in the New Testament are inconsequential?
(a) Some of their phrases do not exist in today's culture.
(b) They are minor.
(c) They don't affect doctrine.
(d) The language has changed since then.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first recorded that Peter's firsthand accounts were accurate?

2. Who are the writers of the gospels?

3. Which centuries decided almost unanimously which books to include in the New Testament?

4. The author searches for truth based on what?

5. What is the author's fear as he begins to face Christianity?

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