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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the author state Jesus is seen in non-Christian literature?
(a) As a powerful man.
(b) As a great leader.
(c) As an amazing performer of miracles.
(d) As relatively unknown.

3. What was anyone who opposed the law in Jesus' time considered to be?
(a) A blasphemer or heretic.
(b) Heroic.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A thief.

4. What does Sanders say Jesus may have been able to do if he'd been sentenced to serve the punishment the law called for for his crime?
(a) Run away.
(b) Talk his way out of it.
(c) Get someone else to take the punishment for him.
(d) Pay Pilate not to do it.

5. Whose experiences of conflict with the law does Sanders go into great detail about?
(a) John the Baptist's.
(b) Paul's.
(c) Jesus' and the disciples'.
(d) Judas'.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does B.C. stand for?

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

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

4. Capernaum is a small town in what?

5. From what does Sanders say the conflict surrounding the resurrection arises?

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