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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 is Paul's' letter to the Romans different from his other letters?
(a) The letter was not written by Paul.
(b) He wrote the Romans to ask for funding.
(c) The letter was written in anger.
(d) He wrote the Romans for different reasons.

2. 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 explained the borders of Israel to include gentiles.
(b) Mack claims Paul saw the Christ myth as a call to circumcise the gentiles in Israel.
(c) Mack claims Paul saw the Christ myth as a call to exile gentiles from Israel.
(d) Mack claims Paul saw the Christ myth as a call to take over all of the the Mediterranean.

3. What does Mack claim about the Book of Isaiah?
(a) It was the same as the information in the Christ hymn.
(b) It was not used as a source for the imagery in the Christ hymn.
(c) It did not exist.
(d) It was used as a source for the imagery in the Christ hymn.

4. What do Paul's letters to the Romans represent?
(a) An angry accusation of lewdness and persecution.
(b) A defense against other missionaries.
(c) A complete statement of his religious ideas.
(d) A plea for the Romans to accept Christianity.

5. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?
(a) It is important to our politicians.
(b) People require it for their faith.
(c) It is highly important to religious institutions.
(d) It is the only book of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack suggest as a reason that Mark was overly critical of the disciples of Jerusalem?

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

3. What concept was important to the Jewish temple-state, the Greek polis, and the Roman system of government?

4. What role did women play in associations?

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

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