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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Gospels are missing characteristics of what type of literature, which makes them problematic?
(a) Histories.
(b) Fiction.
(c) Biographies.
(d) Non-Fiction.

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

3. What does Sanders say Jesus wasn't the only one of in the world at his time?
(a) Christian leader.
(b) Miracle worker.
(c) Man gathering disciples.
(d) Man born of a virgin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mark point out that Jesus could have done with his ability to perform miracles?

2. Which two Gospels focus on Jesus' teachings?

3. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?

4. Which Gospel conflicts with the others in its account of the crucifixion?

5. Some people believe that Jesus' divinity gave him the ability to do what?

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