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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Paul's Letters to the Greeks and Romans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mack claim Columbus studied the Bible?
(a) To plan his voyages.
(b) To strengthen his faith.
(c) To teach the natives of Jesus.
(d) To teach his men of its teachings.

2. What happened at Corinth that made Paul nervous?
(a) The congregation became a place for lies and treachery.
(b) The congregation became a place for criminals.
(c) The congregation became a place for worship of other deities.
(d) The congregation became a place for extravagant displays of spiritual behavior.

3. What does Mack claim the Jews had done since the time of David and Solomon?
(a) Revised their epic history.
(b) Participated in social change.
(c) Recounted their original epic history to retain truth.
(d) Lied about their origins to gain social standing.

4. Where does evidence for the Christ cult come from?
(a) The Gospel of Thomas.
(b) The Sayings of Q.
(c) Letters of Paul written in the 50s.
(d) The Dead Sea Scrolls.

5. Which of the layers of Q is least embellished?
(a) The fifth.
(b) The second.
(c) The third.
(d) The first.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mack claim groups are forming outside the boundaries of religion to study the Bible?

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

3. What problem did Paul define as the human problem?

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

5. What does the term "Christ" imply?

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