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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Around what year does the author believe Jesus was born?
(a) 15 B.C.E.
(b) 1 C.E.
(c) 5 B.C.E.
(d) 1 B.C.E.

2. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?
(a) 134 C.E.
(b) 30 C.E.
(c) 80 C.E.
(d) 12 B.C.E.

3. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?
(a) About 50 years ago.
(b) About 1000 years ago.
(c) A little over 200 years ago.
(d) As soon as he died.

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

5. What religion was started after Jesus' resurrection?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Judaism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill have that Jesus does not?

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

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

4. The author indicates that Jesus was born around the time of whose death?

5. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?

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