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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the truth about the author's fear?
(a) He can still gamble as long as he tithes.
(b) God forgives, so he doesn't have to really do anything.
(c) He is fascinated by the subtle changes in his wife.
(d) He still gets to drink wine.

2. What is the first test the author applies to decide whether it is the gospel writers' intention to preserve history accurately?
(a) Originality test.
(b) Plagarism test.
(c) Authorship test.
(d) Intention test.

3. According to Metzger, how many factors are considered in criteria designed to measure a manuscript's appropriateness for inclusion in the New Testament?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. Who, according to the writings of Josephus, was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus?
(a) Jesus himself.
(b) An unnamed accuser.
(c) God.
(d) Pontius Pilate.

5. What was the purpose of the gospel writers?
(a) To interpret the Old Testament.
(b) To fulfill a promise to God.
(c) To gain favor with Jesus.
(d) To try to capture for history what actually happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes the way the author thinks about Christ and Christianity?

2. What can archeology prove in relation to the Bible?

3. Which of the assumed writers of the gospels, according to both liberal and conservative scholars, is considered to be an accurate historian?

4. How many fragments of New Testament documents exist, according to Metzger?

5. In the introduction, how long do we learn was the author's spiritual journey?

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