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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 is the myth of Jesus' death and resurrection rooted in, according to Mack?
(a) The concept of martyrdom.
(b) The ideas surrounding hero worship.
(c) The concept of divinity.
(d) The ideas of the kingdom of God.

2. What feature of the Jerusalem group allows readers to build a profile?
(a) The leaders' religions are known.
(b) The leaders' home states are known.
(c) The leaders' political ambitions are known.
(d) The leaders' names are known.

3. Why does Mack state that people become silent when confronted with Biblical information?
(a) There is little public knowledge about the Bible.
(b) There is too much public knowledge about the Bible.
(c) People have too much time invested in the study of the Bible.
(d) People are afraid to be incorrect in their interpretations of the Bible.

4. Why does Mack think putting aside conventional ideas of the origins of Christianity is difficult for some?
(a) Christians have an investment in the idea that the New Testament is a collection of myths.
(b) Christians have an investment in the idea that the Church is infallible.
(c) Christians have an investment in the idea that the New Testament is true.
(d) Christians have an investment in the idea that the Old Testament is true.

5. What was the Greek concept of civilization?
(a) The temple-state.
(b) The city-state.
(c) The Church.
(d) The republic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack suggest the taking up of residence in Jerusalem signifies for the group?

2. What did early people think their society was based on?

3. Why were issues such as homosexuality a source of cultural conflict?

4. What does Mack claim is the purpose of the Miracle Stories of Mark?

5. What did the Greek model of civilization give rise to?

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