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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose historical writings are hard to reconcile with the Gospels?
(a) Josephus'.
(b) Pilate's.
(c) Moses'.
(d) Jesus'.

2. When were the Gospels named?
(a) 36 C.E.
(b) 115 C.E.
(c) 1827.
(d) 180 C.E.

3. What mention of the crucifixion of Jesus is contained in the Roman archives?
(a) There is complete documentation of his teachings and crucifixion.
(b) Several documents are written about him.
(c) None.
(d) Only his teachings are mentioned.

4. What phrase does Sanders attempt to define in Chapter 11?
(a) Divine being.
(b) Kingdom of God.
(c) Christian love.
(d) Last Supper.

5. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?
(a) He betrayed Jesus.
(b) He hid after Jesus was crucified.
(c) He did not attend the Last Supper.
(d) He doubted Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area do the histories written by Roman authors mainly cover?

2. Capernaum is a small town in what?

3. The laws of what area are discussed in Chapter 14?

4. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say there is no proof that Jesus did?

5. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?

(see the answer key)

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