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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue: The Fascination of the Bible.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mack note causes some of the differences between the stories of the New Testament?
(a) They were written by one person, posing as different people.
(b) They were written by the same person over the course of time.
(c) They were written by different people from different groups.
(d) They were written by different people of the same group.

2. What was contained in the "Jefferson Bible"?
(a) Only the sections prior to the New Testament.
(b) Only the teachings of Jesus.
(c) Only the creation myths.
(d) Only the Books of the Prophets.

3. How does John portray Jesus, according to Mack?
(a) As a cosmic Lord.
(b) As the spirit of God.
(c) As a powerful ruler.
(d) As a teacher.

4. How many layers of the Gospel Q exist?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Twenty.

5. Who was the first of this group to attack centrist Christianity?
(a) Valentinus.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Justin.
(d) Marcion of Sinope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the myth of Jesus' death and resurrection rooted in, according to Mack?

2. What does Mack claim is the link that gives the Christian Bible logic and force?

3. What does the Didache contain?

4. What was the Greek concept of civilization?

5. Why does Mack think putting aside conventional ideas of the origins of Christianity is difficult for some?

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