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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. What example does Habermas use to explain how accounts of Jesus' resurrection could be valid without an eye witness?

2. According to the author's witness with a Jewish background, which biblical scripture paints a clear image of the Messiah?

3. Who visited Jesus' tomb and found it empty?

4. How do Jesus' followers react about the opponents to his Good Shepherd teachings?

5. What kind of shock did the severe beating Jesus received before his execution create?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three things can medical evidence prove?

2. What is the significance of Jesus' appearance to a larger crowd after his resurrection?

3. How is the principle of cause and effect reflected in Gary Habermas' testimony regarding the postresurrection appearances of Jesus?

4. What is the importance of the willingness of the disciples to die for their beliefs?

5. Who talks about Hell more than anyone else in the Bible?

6. What began Lapides' rebellion of his family's religion?

7. What explanation does the author's witness in profile evidence give regarding the meaning of John 3:16?

8. Why does the author believe that Jesus is not omnipresent and omniscient?

9. How important was the eyewitness testimony of the women visitors to Jesus' tomb during their time?

10. What was the typical after-death procedure during Jesus' time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How important are the qualifications of the author of this book? What questions can a reader ask to determine the author's qualifications?

Essay Topic 2

Name six subgenres of creative nonfiction and explain each one. To which subgenre does "The Case for Christ" belong? Support your claim with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the promises and challenges of translations of ancient literature. How does the author justify the translations of the Bible?

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