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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 Mack claim is the purpose of the Miracle Stories of Mark?
(a) To explain the supernatural powers of the disciples.
(b) To describe the wonders of faith.
(c) To explain historic facts of Jesus.
(d) To create the impression of a divine power.

2. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?
(a) Logic.
(b) Purity.
(c) Salvation.
(d) Power.

3. What notion does Mack believe generated enough excitement to influence the formation of different Jesus groups?
(a) The concept of Jesus as son of God.
(b) The power of the state.
(c) The kingdom of God.
(d) The power of Jesus.

4. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?
(a) It is the only book of God.
(b) It is highly important to religious institutions.
(c) People require it for their faith.
(d) It is important to our politicians.

5. What does Mack compare the Pronouncement Stories to in Chapter 2?
(a) The stories of the Romans.
(b) The stories of the Egyptians.
(c) The stories of the intellectuals.
(d) The stories of the Cynics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack say the Christ cult laid the foundation for?

2. How did the Christ cult differ form the Jesus movement?

3. What was the Greek concept of civilization?

4. What way did ethnic or cultural groups create small social units within the larger culture they found themselves in?

5. Why does Mack state that people become silent when confronted with Biblical information?

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