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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Claiming Israel's Epic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two sources does Mack claim Matthew used for his gospel?
(a) The book of Q and the gospel of the Christ cult.
(b) The book of Q and the gospel of Luke.
(c) The book of Q and the gospel of Mark.
(d) The gospel of Mark and the gospel of Luke.

2. Which group makes up the fifth of the Jesus Movements?
(a) The Pillars in Jerusalem
(b) The People of Q.
(c) The Jewish.
(d) The disciples of Thomas.

3. What is an epic according to Mack?
(a) An examination of the past to reveal public policy.
(b) A rehearsal of the past that puts the present in its light.
(c) A look at the past to discover previous laws.
(d) A hope for a brighter future.

4. Why does Mack argue Jesus' death is qualitatively different from all other deaths of the prophets?
(a) Jesus was the son of God.
(b) Jesus was a martyr.
(c) Jesus was immortal.
(d) Jesus was the enemy of the state.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Jesus Movements start in Galilee?

2. What was the first act in Valentinus' cosmic drama?

3. What term replaced "disciples"?

4. What does Mack argue is the point of Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus?

5. What does Mack argue John was worried about, which resulted in his authorship of Revelations?

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