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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What group does Sanders speculate the ministry of Jesus believed would not accept Jesus' portrayal of God?
(a) Jews.
(b) Christians.
(c) Israelites.
(d) Gentiles.

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

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

5. Sanders says that today we would see many of Jesus' conflicts with the law as what?
(a) Unimaginable.
(b) Trivial.
(c) Shocking.
(d) Serious.

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

7. According to the scriptures, what reward did Jesus promise the apostles?
(a) Good health.
(b) Unimaginable riches.
(c) A place in Heaven.
(d) A huge following.

8. Which two Gospels focus on Jesus' teachings?
(a) Luke and John.
(b) Mark and John.
(c) Mark and Matthew.
(d) Matthew and Luke.

9. What was the reputation of many of the doctors practicing in ancient times?
(a) Excellent.
(b) They were seen as miracle workers.
(c) Poor.
(d) They were loved by the people.

10. "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 Galilee.
(d) Law in Rome.

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

12. 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 gather wealth.
(b) Told people to break laws.
(c) Performed miracles.
(d) Gave himself a title.

13. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?
(a) He did not attend the Last Supper.
(b) He betrayed Jesus.
(c) He hid after Jesus was crucified.
(d) He doubted Jesus.

14. Who was accountable only to God?
(a) The people.
(b) The apostles.
(c) Jesus' followers.
(d) Jesus.

15. What phrase does Sanders attempt to define in Chapter 11?
(a) Christian love.
(b) Divine being.
(c) Kingdom of God.
(d) Last Supper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the one ruler that is always present in Heaven?

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

4. According to Jesus, who would be given rule over the tribes of Israel?

5. Which of the Gospels was focuses on Jesus' miracles?

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