View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to record who wanted Jesus killed?

2. How were miracle workers probably treated in ancient times?

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

4. What was anyone who opposed the law in Jesus' time considered to be?

5. What was the reputation of many of the doctors practicing in ancient times?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is significant about what is written about Jesus in external sources? Does he play prominently in other sources? Why? Do these external sources help or hinder historians in determining what Jesus' life was like?

Essay Topic 2

Why is the timing of Jesus' discussion with the apostles about their reward of a place in Heaven problematic? What issues does this create for historians?

Essay Topic 3

What conflicts with the law did Jesus encounter? Why were these conflicts dealt with so harshly when we might see his infractions as relatively minor today?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 192 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample