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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At one time, examining the life of Jesus was considered what?
(a) Unimportant.
(b) A sure way to Heaven.
(c) Sacrilegious.
(d) Mandatory.

2. What type of perfectionism is discussed in Chapter 13?
(a) Loving.
(b) Scholarly.
(c) Ethical.
(d) Divine.

3. The author says that that Jesus cannot be considered a historical figure because of the non-existence of what?
(a) Surviving documents.
(b) Oral traditions.
(c) Books written about him.
(d) Descendents.

4. Who represented the Roman Empire in Judea at the time of Jesus?
(a) Judas Iscariot.
(b) Joseph Caiaphas.
(c) Pontius Pilate.
(d) Herod Antipas.

5. Who wrote the Gospels?
(a) They were written anonymously.
(b) Matthew.
(c) The apostles.
(d) Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sanders, through what context do many people see Jesus?

2. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?

3. Which Gospel conflicts with the others in its account of the crucifixion?

4. What does B.C.E stand for?

5. What aspect of life is it clear will not be the same in Heaven?

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