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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 featured in the Gospel of Thomas that is missing in the Book of Q?
(a) References to creation.
(b) References to God.
(c) References to the disciples.
(d) References to the resurrection.

2. What does the passage in Romans 3:21-26 say about why Jesus' death was effective?
(a) Because he was a sinner.
(b) Because he was the son of God.
(c) Because he was faithful.
(d) Because he was justified.

3. Why does Mack claim groups are forming outside the boundaries of religion to study the Bible?
(a) They hope to discover fundamental truths from the past.
(b) They hope to find solutions to political issues.
(c) They hope to find their faith.
(d) They hope to find salvation.

4. What concept was important to the Jewish temple-state, the Greek polis, and the Roman system of government?
(a) Politics.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Divinity.
(d) Law.

5. What does Mack suggest the taking up of residence in Jerusalem signifies for the group?
(a) A disrespect for Jewish tradition.
(b) A political agenda.
(c) A religious agenda.
(d) A loyalty to the Pharisee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the form of mythmaking Mack notes these early Jesus people were engaged in?

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

3. What does Mack claim is the reason for the many portrayals of Jesus?

4. What two systems helped define the temple-state?

5. Why does Mack believe the stories in the New Testament were chosen to be included?

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