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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 does Mack claim the Christ hymn was the result of?
(a) A lie by the disciples.
(b) A vision of Paul.
(c) A burning desire for a personal Deity.
(d) A conflict of authority.

2. When does Mack claim the books of the New Testament were written?
(a) From the 50s in the first century to the middle of the second century.
(b) From the end of the second century to the end of the fourth century.
(c) During the ninth century.
(d) During the life of Jesus.

3. How many books of the New Testament is Paul responsible for, according to Mack?
(a) Over one half.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) All of them.

4. What way did ethnic or cultural groups create small social units within the larger culture they found themselves in?
(a) They met in government.
(b) They met in educational institutions.
(c) They created fellowships and associations.
(d) They worked with one another.

5. What does Paul ask Philemon to do with Onesimus?
(a) Send him into exile.
(b) Punish him as God would punish him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Receive him without punishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?

2. Why does Mack claim that the Jesus cult succeeded?

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

4. What does Mack claim the kingdom of God represented?

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

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