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

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Sanders attempt to define in Chapter 11?

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

3. What did Jesus tell his followers to sacrifice?

4. What type of perfectionism is discussed in Chapter 13?

5. Whom does Sanders say the majority of the scriptures caters to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why the date of Jesus' birth is controversial. Why is it so difficult to determine when he was actually born? What are the differing beliefs? What does Sanders seem to accept as the most accurate date? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Jesus' claim to be the Son of God problematic? What images of Jesus does the claim produce? What does the term Messiah mean now and what did it mean in Jesus' time? Why was the term acceptable to Jesus?

Essay Topic 3

What is controversial about the scene at the Temple? What are the two common beliefs held about Jesus' actions at the Temple? What does each of these views say about Jesus and his ministry?

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