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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What leadership role was responsible for the day-to-day government of Rome?
(a) The dictator.
(b) The governor.
(c) The high priest in Jerusalem.
(d) The prefect.

5. What must a historian weigh?
(a) Facts, news stories, and rumors.
(b) The way his work will be received by the public.
(c) Only the facts.
(d) Oral traditions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who baptized Jesus?

2. What does A.D. stand for?

3. The author states that, unlike figures such as Thomas Jefferson or Winston Churchill, what are the people in this book considered to be?

4. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?

5. When is Jesus' birthday traditionally celebrated?

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