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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Metzger compares the Bible to what era of other literature?
(a) Elizabethan.
(b) Classic.
(c) Medieval.
(d) Ancient.

3. Which biblical writer corroborates the life of Jesus?
(a) King James.
(b) Herod.
(c) Pilate.
(d) Paul.

4. What do Jesus' relationship with God and his miracles demonstrate?
(a) That he is king of the Jews.
(b) What life in Heaven will be like.
(c) That he is more than just a good guy.
(d) That he is indeed the Messiah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes the way the author thinks about Christ and Christianity?

2. What does Jesus call God to show a personal relationship with him?

3. When was Jesus clear about his identity?

4. To which Bible passage does 4Q521 refer?

5. What creates doubt regarding the authorship of the Gospel of John?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the author's religious background?

2. Why is the work of Tacitus important to the case for Christ?

3. Who exactly was Matthew?

4. What is the purpose of the author's intention test?

5. Why is Luke's writing in the gospel highly regarded?

6. According to the author's witness testimony, why was Jesus reserved about telling the public that he was the Messiah?

7. List one of the three reasons that a document might have been omitted from the New Testament.

8. When was the nonbiblical manuscript known as 4Q521 written, and in what language was it written?

9. In what language are the four languages of the secondary manuscripts written that authenticate the reliablity of the gospels?

10. What is the goal of the Jesus Seminar?

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