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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who revised the book "Antiquities of the Jews" and may have changed the text of the book?
(a) Christian scribes.
(b) Jesus.
(c) It has not been revised.
(d) Matthew.

2. How were the stories in the Gospels originally shared?
(a) Through the oral tradition.
(b) In complete written narratives.
(c) In newspapers.
(d) Through the writing of the Gospels.

3. Where did Jesus spend the majority of his childhood?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Capernaum.
(c) Israel.
(d) Nazareth.

4. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus?
(a) Joseph Caiaphas.
(b) Herod Antipas.
(c) Judas Iscariot.
(d) Pontius Pilate.

5. Where in Jerusalem did Jesus start a disturbance?
(a) Mount Horeb.
(b) Along the River Jordan.
(c) In a marketplace.
(d) The Temple.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Sanders, through what context do many people see Jesus?

3. Around what year does the author believe Jesus was born?

4. What was the result of Jesus' attempt to preach in Nazareth?

5. Which Gospel tells the happenings in the early part of Jesus' career?

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