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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is difficult to determine with accuracy from ancient times?
(a) The names of the people in government.
(b) The place where Jesus worked.
(c) Dates.
(d) The existence of Pilate.

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

4. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?
(a) The year 20.
(b) The year 15.
(c) The year 5.
(d) The year 30.

5. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?
(a) His relationships, history, and teachings.
(b) His Parables.
(c) His early childhood only.
(d) His birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the Gospels named?

2. Who wrote the Gospels?

3. What does C.E. stand for?

4. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus?

5. Who is the one ruler that is always present in Heaven?

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