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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group does Sanders speculate the ministry of Jesus believed would not accept Jesus' portrayal of God?
(a) Christians.
(b) Israelites.
(c) Gentiles.
(d) Jews.

2. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?
(a) He doubted Jesus.
(b) He did not attend the Last Supper.
(c) He hid after Jesus was crucified.
(d) He betrayed Jesus.

3. How many tribes of Israel were there in Jesus' time?
(a) 1.
(b) 12.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

4. How was Jesus' life originally recorded?
(a) In a biographical style.
(b) In long narratives.
(c) In his diaries.
(d) In short passages.

5. The author indicates that Jesus was born around the time of whose death?
(a) Josephus.
(b) Herod the Great.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) Pilate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?

2. According to Sanders, what is against God's wishes?

3. What is difficult to determine with accuracy from ancient times?

4. How long did Jesus fast in the desert?

5. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?

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