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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Hardian's _____________ year of ruling, the war came to a head and the Jews were forced into Diaspora.

2. Some claim that the two genealogies of Christ in ________________ have discrepancies.

3. The Roman senate considered recognizing Jesus as what?

4. Who was the Bishop of Rome following Paul and Peter?

5. Apparently over ___________ Jews died, according to Eusebius all over the Roman Empire.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Simon the Magus?

2. What happened under Claudius' reign? How was this predicted?

3. Name two heretics mentioned in the last chapter. What is significant about these two?

4. What still takes place in the twelfth century? What has changed?

5. What happened in Hardian's eighteenth year of ruling?

6. What did the Jews do to the Christians?

7. What does Eusebius say about Justin's martyrdom? What else does Eusebius say about Justin?

8. What does Eusebius say about Josephus?

9. What does Eusebius affirm through Christ?

10. What happened after Christ's ascension?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author discusses the Scriptures that are canonical.

Part 1) What Scriptures does the author describe as canonical? Why? What do they all have in common?

Part 2) Why are some Scriptures not canonical? Does the author give valid reasons? Why or why not?

Part 3) Do you believe it is possible that the Bible is incomplete? Could it also include inaccurate information? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Simon the Magus originated every heresy.

Part 1) Describe Simon the Magus. What are these heresies? How did he lead people astray, according to the author? Why was he unable to organize a body of believers? How did this affect him?

Part 2) Name two other important heretics described in this book. How do they compare to Simon the Magus?

Part 3) Does heresy still exist? If so, how do Christians deal with it? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Church is reestablished at the end of the book.

Part 1) Describe the reestablishing of the Church. How has this influenced the Church as we know it today?

Part 2) How has the Church evolved throughout the book? Does it still base itself in the teachings of the Bible? Why or why not?

Part 3) How has the Church changed from this point at the end of the book until today? Is it as strong? Why or why not? Is it relevant today? Why or why not? Is the Church needed today? Why or why not?

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