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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?
(a) As soon as he died.
(b) A little over 200 years ago.
(c) About 1000 years ago.
(d) About 50 years ago.

2. Capernaum is a small town in what?
(a) Gilead.
(b) Judaea.
(c) Samaria.
(d) Galilee.

3. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?
(a) Disbelieve.
(b) Ridicule those claiming to perform them.
(c) Believe.
(d) Seek them out.

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

5. About which fact of Jesus' life is there no conflict?
(a) Jesus' date of death.
(b) The place where Jesus lived.
(c) Jesus' conflict in the Temple.
(d) Jesus' date of birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?

2. Some people believe that Jesus' ability to perform miracles is proof that he was what?

3. What does Sanders refer to reversal of values as?

4. What scene of conflict was Jesus never convicted for due to a variance in testimonies?

5. What does Sanders say is the most controversial scene leading to Jesus' crucifixion?

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