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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 call the Christian myth, in terms of its completion?
(a) A complete fictitious myth.
(b) An incomplete historical reference.
(c) A completed canon.
(d) An unfinished epic.

2. Where did Justin claim the Greek philosophers received their wisdom?
(a) From Abraham.
(b) From Moses.
(c) From the Greek gods.
(d) From the people.

3. What is Ignatius' second appeal in his letters to the churches?
(a) For the congregations to become martyrs.
(b) For the congregations to pray for Ignatius.
(c) For the congregations to obey their bishops.
(d) For the congregations to rise up against Rome.

4. When do scholars place the writing of the Gospel of John?
(a) In the 1800s.
(b) In the third century.
(c) In the 90s.
(d) Before Christ.

5. What is the only feature that all Christian religions have in common?
(a) Prayers to Mary.
(b) Reliance on the Bible.
(c) Prayers for the sick.
(d) Alms for the poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What became an interest for early third century scholars?

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

3. What does Mack claim about Paul's letters to Colossians and Ephesians?

4. What does Paul assure the Thessalonians in terms of "those who had died"?

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

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