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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Fragments From the Christ Cult.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the term Judeo-Christian mean?
(a) Temple tradition.
(b) Common tradition.
(c) Biblical tradition.
(d) Local tradition.

2. What is an epic according to Mack?
(a) A look at the past to discover previous laws.
(b) A rehearsal of the past that puts the present in its light.
(c) A hope for a brighter future.
(d) An examination of the past to reveal public policy.

3. Why does Mack call the Christ cult the first Christians?
(a) They were the first to create a hymn to Jesus.
(b) They called themselves Christians.
(c) They were the first to mention the resurrection.
(d) They were the first to use the word Christ to refer to Jesus.

4. What is a Christ hymn?
(a) A genre of poetry to the angels.
(b) A song specifically geared toward God.
(c) A genre of praise poetry.
(d) A song specifically geared toward Jesus.

5. What does Mack claim is the reason for the many portrayals of Jesus?
(a) There is no difference in the portrayals of Jesus.
(b) Different people changed the true description for political gain.
(c) Different groups saw him differently, based on his age.
(d) Different groups developed his image to support their movement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was contained in the "Jefferson Bible"?

2. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?

3. What two words came to represent the debate between power and the divine law of nature?

4. What is the myth of Jesus' death and resurrection rooted in, according to Mack?

5. Where did the Jesus movement begin their change to the Christ cult?

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