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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. When was the concept of mystery religions introduced?

2. When were the apostle Paul's letters written?

3. How many experts does the author interview?

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

5. When was the fifth gospel written?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why were Jesus' teachings considered radical?

3. What sparks the author's interest in the case for Christ?

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

5. What is the goal of the Jesus Seminar?

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

7. Why are stories about Apollonius raising the dead looked upon as legend while the same types of stories about Jesus are viewed as truth?

8. Who exactly was Matthew?

9. What does the work of Tacitus explain?

10. How does the author's witness explain inaccuracies found in the New Testament?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and discuss one motif from "The Case for Christ." Be certain to define motif in your response.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss evidence as a theme in "The Case for Christ."

Essay Topic 3

What role does archeology play in the investigation into the life and death of Christ? Can it prove or disprove that the Bible is the word of God? Why or why not?

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