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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were miracle workers probably treated in ancient times?
(a) They were arrested.
(b) They were feared.
(c) They were ridiculed.
(d) They were celebrated.

2. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say there is no proof that Jesus did?
(a) Gave himself a title.
(b) Worked in Capernaum.
(c) Died.
(d) Preached.

3. What type of perfectionism is discussed in Chapter 13?
(a) Scholarly.
(b) Divine.
(c) Ethical.
(d) Loving.

4. "He who is first will be last and he who is last will be first" is an example of what?
(a) Reversal of values.
(b) Ethical perfectionism.
(c) Law in Rome.
(d) Law in Galilee.

5. What kind of life did Jesus say the apostles would have in return for their sacrifice?
(a) A long life.
(b) A wealthy life.
(c) Eternal life.
(d) A life of suffering.

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

7. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?
(a) Told people to break laws.
(b) Gave himself a title.
(c) Performed miracles.
(d) Told people to gather wealth.

8. Which apostle do scholars say would not have been rewarded?
(a) Peter.
(b) Paul.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Judas.

9. According to record who wanted Jesus killed?
(a) Peter.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Antipas.
(d) Judas.

10. What does Sanders refer to reversal of values as?
(a) Methodism.
(b) Parables.
(c) Ethical perfectionism.
(d) Unpredictability of God.

11. What claim of Jesus' do some people say made him seem egotistical?
(a) His claim to be a teacher.
(b) His claim to be a preacher.
(c) His claim of performing miracles.
(d) His claim to be the Son of God.

12. Whom were the apostles accountable to?
(a) Jesus.
(b) No one.
(c) Themselves.
(d) God.

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

14. According to Sanders, what is against God's wishes?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Seeking fame.
(c) Failure to have children.
(d) Divorce.

15. What does Mark point out that Jesus could have done with his ability to perform miracles?
(a) Punished people he disliked.
(b) Gotten out of his execution.
(c) Become rich and famous.
(d) Cured all disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. Opposition of the law was a basis for major conflict between the government of Jesus' time and what group?

2. What was one of the specific groups of people the ministry focused on?

3. Which two Gospels focus on Jesus' teachings?

4. In what parable is a son who leaves home welcomed back while his loyal brother is ignored?

5. In Jesus' time, what was the rule of law considered to be?

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