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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a result of Marcion's thoughts about the Bible, Iranaeus accused Marcion of _____________.
(a) Polytheism.
(b) Treason.
(c) Dualism.
(d) Polygamy.

2. Pagels wonders if it was the __________ function of the Church which allowed it to be kept alive for so many years.
(a) Social.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Sacrament.
(d) Punishment.

3. Jesus says that he will lead Mary, make her _______ so that she too may become a living spirit, resembling the others in the room.
(a) An angel.
(b) Formless.
(c) Male.
(d) Goddess.

4. In a newly discovered Nag Hammadi text, it says, "I am __________. I am both Mother and Father since I copulate with myself. I am the Womb, the All."
(a) The Creator.
(b) Androgynous.
(c) The Mover.
(d) The Creation.

5. Marion concluded that there were ___________ because of the brutal God in the Old Testament and the compassionate God in the New Testament.
(a) Lies in the Bible.
(b) False texts.
(c) Two Gods.
(d) Two Bibles.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are some descriptions of the resurrection that could raise some questions about the _____________ of the event.

2. In the Testimony of Truth, the text talks of a benign ____________ and a guileful Jehovah.

3. Justin also wrote about the bravery and dignity of ____________ when they were put under terrible torture conditions.

4. The orthodox victors preserved Christianity because of their emphasis on rigid ___________, rituals, and Church leaders.

5. Some say that the Christian creed was written to specifically exclude ___________ and his followers who were not following the creed.

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