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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Verdict of History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which historian claims that Matthew and Peter are the authors of the gospels?
(a) Papias.
(b) Plato.
(c) Irenaeus.
(d) Aurelius.

2. According to Carson, for whom is Hell reserved?
(a) People who don't go to church.
(b) People who don't believe in God.
(c) Self-centered nonrepenters.
(d) Murderers and convicts.

3. What advantage does Metzger cite for the New Testament?
(a) It is newer than the old one is.
(b) An unprecidented number of copies.
(c) It actually dates to the right time period.
(d) It has been translated only twice.

4. How many arguments does Craig give to support the tomb's being empty?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) Six.
(d) Seven.

5. Who were not regarded as reliable witnesses during Jesus' time?
(a) Jews.
(b) Men.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who believes Jesus did not say 82 percent of what is attributed to him in the gospels?

2. What types of criteria does Craig apply to the Bible to test its reliability?

3. Because the Bible repeats and confirms some aspects of Jesus' life and death, what theory does their evidence erode?

4. What is the Q source?

5. What specialty is witness Donald Carson known for?

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