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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Letters from the Apostles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Paul's argument do to Jews and Christians?
(a) Put the two together in brotherhood.
(b) Made the two into one religion.
(c) Set Jews in opposition to Christians.
(d) Nothing.

2. What does Mack note the Corinthians are the first example of?
(a) A Hellenistic, urban congregation.
(b) A congregation of Paul's disciples.
(c) A congregation gone awry.
(d) A congregation of Jews.

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

4. What did Paul's Jewish sensibility place high value on?
(a) Holiness.
(b) Community.
(c) Divinity.
(d) Honor.

5. How many miracles occur in the Gospel of John?
(a) Ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the time of the writing of Revelations, what does Mack argue the Christians were being accused of by the Romans?

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

3. Who was the leader of the empire who tried to have his images placed in the temple of Jerusalem?

4. What does Mack claim the Christ hymn was the result of?

5. Why does Mack claim that the Jesus cult succeeded?

(see the answer key)

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