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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At one time, examining the life of Jesus was considered what?
(a) Sacrilegious.
(b) Mandatory.
(c) Unimportant.
(d) A sure way to Heaven.

2. What area do the histories written by Roman authors mainly cover?
(a) Israel.
(b) Galilee.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Rome proper.

3. What did Josephus study?
(a) Palestinian ceremonies.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) History and biblical law.
(d) The culture of Israel.

4. What relation were Jesus' disciples Andrew and Peter?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Brothers.

5. Who is the author of this book?
(a) Samuel Josephus.
(b) Michael Parker.
(c) Bishop Linda Lee.
(d) E.P. Sanders.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is Pontius Pilate mentioned in the histories written by Roman authors?

2. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?

3. Before becoming monotheists, whom did the Jews believe was the right hand of God?

4. What does Sanders say God calls his people to do?

5. Who was the semi-independent ruler of Palestine during the period that Jesus lived?

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