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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sanders say God calls his people to do?

3. How much of a return did Jesus tell the apostles they would get for their sacrifice?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact on the world does Sanders say Jesus' following has had? What is unique about the movement?

Essay Topic 2

What impact did John the Baptist have on Jesus' life and his ministry? What events in Jesus' life was John involved in? What was John like in comparison to Jesus?

Essay Topic 3

What are the two contexts Sanders examines Jesus' life in? Describe both and discuss what role each of them plays in constructing a history of Jesus.

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