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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tertullian was against the heretics that embraced the followings of Jesus, but who also denied the idea of _______________.
(a) The resurrection.
(b) The Holy Trinity.
(c) The Apocalypse.
(d) The Garden of Eden.

2. The resurrection, Pagels speculates, helps to _____________ the authority of those who believed literally in the resurrection.
(a) Identify.
(b) Magnify.
(c) Proclaim.
(d) Consolidate.

3. In the Hypostasis of the Archons, ________ is elevated to being the spiritual mother of Adam, even though other stories contradict this.
(a) Eve.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mary Magdalene.
(d) Ruth.

4. One God, One _________ became the doctrine of the church, according to the text in this chapter.
(a) Book.
(b) Pope.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Bible.

5. Tertullian suggested the Gnostics were trying to evade death by changing the story of the _________________, which elevated Christ into a God.
(a) Creation.
(b) Resurrection.
(c) Apple.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is some speculation that the use of ________ was used in order to indicate that God was both Male and Female.

2. When it came to discriminate as to the true Church, ______ pervaded even the sanctum of the orthodox.

3. The _________ today, according to the Catholic Church, is the only legitimate heir to the humble vestments of Peter.

4. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.

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

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