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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 two systems helped define the temple-state?
(a) Power and purity.
(b) Purity and salvation.
(c) Salvation and logic.
(d) Power and cruelty.

2. Where did the writer of the gospel of Luke write the gospel, according to Mack?
(a) A location near the Aegean Sea.
(b) Rome.
(c) Nazareth.
(d) Jerusalem.

3. What does Mack claim is the reason for the many portrayals of Jesus?
(a) Different groups developed his image to support their movement.
(b) Different people changed the true description for political gain.
(c) Different groups saw him differently, based on his age.
(d) There is no difference in the portrayals of Jesus.

4. What role did women play in associations?
(a) Women played the role of caretaker to the association.
(b) Women played a role supportive to the men.
(c) Women served as members, patrons, and leaders.
(d) Women played no role in associations.

5. What does Mack claim the Christ hymn was the result of?
(a) A vision of Paul.
(b) A burning desire for a personal Deity.
(c) A lie by the disciples.
(d) A conflict of authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was contained in the "Jefferson Bible"?

2. What notion does Mack believe generated enough excitement to influence the formation of different Jesus groups?

3. What is the name of the form of mythmaking Mack notes these early Jesus people were engaged in?

4. What does Mark's gospel do to the disciples that the story of Q did not?

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

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