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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. What is the myth of Jesus' death and resurrection rooted in, according to Mack?
(a) The concept of martyrdom.
(b) The concept of divinity.
(c) The ideas of the kingdom of God.
(d) The ideas surrounding hero worship.

2. How many layers of the Gospel Q exist?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Twenty.

3. What does Mack argue Paul saw the Christ myth as, in terms of the State of Israel?
(a) Mack claims Paul saw the Christ myth as a call to exile gentiles from Israel.
(b) Mack claims Paul saw the Christ myth as a call to explained the borders of Israel to include gentiles.
(c) Mack claims Paul saw the Christ myth as a call to circumcise the gentiles in Israel.
(d) Mack claims Paul saw the Christ myth as a call to take over all of the the Mediterranean.

4. Which group makes up the fifth of the Jesus Movements?
(a) The Pillars in Jerusalem
(b) The disciples of Thomas.
(c) The Jewish.
(d) The People of Q.

5. What is an epic according to Mack?
(a) A rehearsal of the past that puts the present in its light.
(b) A hope for a brighter future.
(c) A look at the past to discover previous laws.
(d) An examination of the past to reveal public policy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two activities Mack gives credit to in terms of the creation of Christian beliefs?

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

3. What does Mack suggest the taking up of residence in Jerusalem signifies for the group?

4. When does Mack claim the books of the New Testament were written?

5. What role did women play in associations?

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