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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. Does Witherington believe Jesus saw himself as the son of God?

2. Which historian claims that Matthew and Peter are the authors of the gospels?

3. Which science does not dispute the gospels but instead confirms their reliability?

4. The author travels to Ohio in search of corroborating evidence for which aspect of Jesus' life?

5. What means written by an apostle or followers of the apostles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Herod order baby boys to be killed?

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

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

4. What is the transfiguration of Christ?

5. What is the importance of the apostle Luke to historians?

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

7. How many parts does the author break the book into and what does he title them?

8. What is the importance of "The Antiquities" to the case for Christ?

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

10. What is the goal of the Jesus Seminar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define Christianity. Given this definition, why is it important for the author to prove or disprove the resurrection of Jesus?

Essay Topic 2

Define the terms "atheism" and "agnosticism." Which is most relevant to this book and why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Define cause and effect. Discuss the importance of cause and effect in this book and give examples from the text.

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