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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 experiences of conflict with the law does Sanders go into great detail about?
(a) Judas'.
(b) Jesus' and the disciples'.
(c) John the Baptist's.
(d) Paul's.

2. Which two Gospels focus on Jesus' teachings?
(a) Luke and John.
(b) Mark and Matthew.
(c) Matthew and Luke.
(d) Mark and John.

3. According to Sanders, a man who divorces and remarries is considered what?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) A blasphemer.
(c) A heretic.
(d) An adulterer.

4. Which Gospel tells the happenings in the early part of Jesus' career?
(a) Luke.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Mark.
(d) John.

5. What does Sanders say God calls his people to do?
(a) Defy the laws of man.
(b) Live beneath the standard of the law.
(c) Live at a higher standard than the law.
(d) Live at the standard of the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of Jesus' attempt to preach in Nazareth?

2. The Gospels are missing characteristics of what type of literature, which makes them problematic?

3. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?

4. What years was the revolt that broke out in Palestine, which may have destroyed any records about Jesus?

5. Whose historical writings are hard to reconcile with the Gospels?

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