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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Claiming Israel's Epic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Paul's first argument against the idea that Christians should practice Jewish law?
(a) That the Christians were immune to the law of Jewish tradition.
(b) That the Christians were Jesus' children.
(c) That he has already won his position with the pillars of Jerusalem.
(d) That the Jewish were unreasonable in their laws.

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

3. Where did the Jesus movement begin their change to the Christ cult?
(a) Western Syria.
(b) Eastern Syria.
(c) Northern Syria.
(d) Southern Syria.

4. What did early people think their society was based on?
(a) The model of the universe.
(b) The model of the Church.
(c) The model of the Jewish state.
(d) The model of the gods.

5. Who first discussed the twelve disciples?
(a) John.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Luke.
(d) Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Paul's view on circumcision for the Gentiles?

2. Who does Mack argue at the end of Chapter 8 became the beloved disciple?

3. Why does Mack argue Jesus' death is qualitatively different from all other deaths of the prophets?

4. What does Mack note the Corinthians are the first example of?

5. What does Mack claim are the building blocks of the Gospel of John?

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