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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Paul and His Gospels.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did the Greek model of civilization give rise to?
(a) Satanism.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Social stratification.
(d) Democracy.

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

5. What does Mack claim was the slogan for Paul's gospel?
(a) Freedom from exile.
(b) Freedom from the law.
(c) Freedom from persecution.
(d) Freedom from sin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term Judeo-Christian mean?

2. What does each of these movements attempt to link Jesus to, according to Mack?

3. What did Paul's argument do to Jews and Christians?

4. What two Gods from different cultures were seen to be the same?

5. What role did women play in associations?

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