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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who represented the Roman Empire in Judea at the time of Jesus?
(a) Pontius Pilate.
(b) Herod Antipas.
(c) Joseph Caiaphas.
(d) Judas Iscariot.

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

3. What does Sanders say God calls his people to do?
(a) Live at the standard of the law.
(b) Live at a higher standard than the law.
(c) Live beneath the standard of the law.
(d) Defy the laws of man.

4. What was Jesus able to do that John the Baptist could not?
(a) Preach.
(b) Teach people.
(c) Baptize people.
(d) Heal the sick.

5. The laws of what area are discussed in Chapter 14?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Nazareth.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Galilee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jesus spend the majority of his childhood?

2. What does Sanders say Jesus wasn't the only one of in the world at his time?

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

4. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?

5. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?

(see the answer key)

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