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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group does Sanders speculate the ministry of Jesus believed would not accept Jesus' portrayal of God?
(a) Christians.
(b) Israelites.
(c) Gentiles.
(d) Jews.

2. The author describes the account of Jesus' life in this book as what?
(a) Purely fictional.
(b) Speculative.
(c) Purely historical.
(d) A mix of fact and fiction.

3. Who was the semi-independent ruler of Palestine during the period that Jesus lived?
(a) Josephus.
(b) Joseph Caiaphas.
(c) Pontius Pilate.
(d) Herod Antipas.

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

5. Who is it clear does not reign on Earth today, but will some day?
(a) Jesus.
(b) The people.
(c) God.
(d) Satan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a historian weigh?

2. What did Josephus study?

3. How long did the Israelites wander the desert after fleeing Egypt?

4. What did the disciples continue to do after the resurrection?

5. When is Jesus' birthday traditionally celebrated?

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