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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group does Sanders speculate the ministry of Jesus believed would not accept Jesus' portrayal of God?
(a) Gentiles.
(b) Israelites.
(c) Christians.
(d) Jews.

2. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?
(a) 134 C.E.
(b) 30 C.E.
(c) 80 C.E.
(d) 12 B.C.E.

3. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?
(a) Between 35 and 40 C.E.
(b) Between 5 and 7 C.E.
(c) Between 10 B.C.E. and 1 C.E.
(d) 29 and 31 C.E.

4. How were the stories in the Gospels originally shared?
(a) In complete written narratives.
(b) Through the writing of the Gospels.
(c) In newspapers.
(d) Through the oral tradition.

5. When is Jesus' birthday traditionally celebrated?
(a) December 25.
(b) December 22.
(c) December 24.
(d) December 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does C.E. stand for?

2. Who wrote the Gospels?

3. How was Jesus' life originally recorded?

4. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?

5. Whose experiences of conflict with the law does Sanders go into great detail about?

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