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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About which fact of Jesus' life is there no conflict?
(a) Jesus' conflict in the Temple.
(b) Jesus' date of death.
(c) Jesus' date of birth.
(d) The place where Jesus lived.

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

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) Only his teachings are mentioned.
(c) Several documents are written about him.
(d) None.

4. According to Sanders, through what context do many people see Jesus?
(a) Fictional.
(b) Theology and salvation.
(c) As a mythical being.
(d) As a government leader.

5. What did the disciples continue to do after the resurrection?
(a) Preach the Word of God.
(b) Stay at the tomb.
(c) Fast.
(d) Remain in hiding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does C.E. stand for?

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

3. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?

4. The author says that that Jesus cannot be considered a historical figure because of the non-existence of what?

5. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?

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