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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. However, in two other gospels, it is _____________ who sees Jesus after he has risen from the dead.
(a) Matthew.
(b) Peter.
(c) Mary.
(d) John.

2. There are some descriptions of the resurrection that could raise some questions about the _____________ of the event.
(a) Truth.
(b) Timeline.
(c) Movement.
(d) Physicality.

3. One argument against the orthodox is that Christians refuse to truly seek God who can only be found in the fulfillment of the _________.
(a) Bible.
(b) Commandments.
(c) Gnosis.
(d) Pulpit.

4. The language in many texts respects the idea of the female, though not in pagan terms, rather in presenting God as a Mother/Father ______.
(a) Group.
(b) Figure.
(c) Dyad.
(d) Family.

5. To the Romans, the Christians were seen as _____________ since they were also part of an illegal organization.
(a) Leaders.
(b) Heretics.
(c) Followers.
(d) Prisoners.

Short Answer Questions

1. The writings of Peter state that the Gnostics believed the orthodox church was an/a ____________ church which claims exclusive legitimacy.

2. The ___________, often called the Watchword of the Jewish faith, proclaims, "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One."

3. John, emotionally distraught over the crucifixion, announces the Trinity as the Father, Mother and __________.

4. To Iranaeus, the monotheism of the Valentianians was a kind of ________, a hoax that would allow them to participate in the orthodox church.

5. Gnostic teachers debated whether or not the Dyad was an actual unified __________, with a male/female structure.

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