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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. What is the name of the form of mythmaking Mack notes these early Jesus people were engaged in?
(a) Epic tradition.
(b) Epic revision.
(c) Epic mythmaking.
(d) Epic authorship.

2. Who were the super apostles at Corinth?
(a) Hebrews and Israelites.
(b) Disciples of Paul.
(c) The Pillars of Jerusalem.
(d) Jews and Protestants.

3. How did the Christ cult differ form the Jesus movement?
(a) It focused on Jesus' death and his teachings.
(b) It focused on Jesus' life and his teachings.
(c) It focused on Jesus' life and celebrated his spirit.
(d) It focused on Jesus' death and celebrated his spirit.

4. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the priest represent?
(a) Logic.
(b) Power.
(c) Purity.
(d) Salvation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Jesus movement begin their change to the Christ cult?

2. Who did Paul argue was the seed of Abraham?

3. Where did Rome place its power in the second and first centuries?

4. What was the Stoic recommendation for personal virtue?

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

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