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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Corroborating Evidence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impact do the writings of the apostle Paul have on the New Testament?
(a) They corroborate New Testament accounts.
(b) They show faith in action among the apostles.
(c) They have no impact.
(d) They create more questions.

2. Who, in Blomberg's example, memorized the Old Testament?
(a) Rabbis.
(b) The apostles.
(c) Methusalah.
(d) Noah.

3. What reliability does the author also look to prove about the gospel based on corroborating evidence outside of the Bible?
(a) Logical.
(b) Theological.
(c) Theoretical.
(d) Historical.

4. What is the Q source?
(a) A hypothetical collection of Jesus' sayings and teachings.
(b) A proposed formula for logic.
(c) Reference to Q. Papias, historian.
(d) A formula for logic.

5. How many fragments of New Testament documents exist, according to Metzger?
(a) Almost 100.
(b) More than 5,000.
(c) 125.
(d) About 33.

Short Answer Questions

1. What creates doubt regarding the authorship of the Gospel of John?

2. Of the disciples, how many of the remaining 11 willingly met torturous deaths rather than recant their beliefs?

3. According to Blomberg's example, why did people memorize the Old Testament?

4. What is the first test the author applies to decide whether it is the gospel writers' intention to preserve history accurately?

5. In what two areas does the author have enough knowledge to bolster his skepticism of Christianity?

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