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

2. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?
(a) 134 C.E.
(b) 80 C.E.
(c) 12 B.C.E.
(d) 30 C.E.

3. What did the disciples continue to do after the resurrection?
(a) Preach the Word of God.
(b) Remain in hiding.
(c) Fast.
(d) Stay at the tomb.

4. The author says that that Jesus cannot be considered a historical figure because of the non-existence of what?
(a) Oral traditions.
(b) Surviving documents.
(c) Books written about him.
(d) Descendents.

5. In Jesus' time, what was the rule of law considered to be?
(a) A dictatorship.
(b) Unimportant.
(c) An ever-changing system.
(d) Divine law.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is no evidence that the disciples did what after joining Jesus?

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

3. How were the stories in the Gospels originally shared?

4. What kind of stories did Jesus use in his teachings?

5. Jesus kept a low profile in comparison to whom?

(see the answer key)

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