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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 does B.C.E stand for?
(a) Before Christ's Era.
(b) Between Christ's Eras.
(c) Before Common Evolution.
(d) Before Common Era.

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

3. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?
(a) A conversation with God.
(b) A spiritual awakening.
(c) Divine powers.
(d) An out-of-body experience.

4. There is no evidence that the disciples did what after joining Jesus?
(a) Ate the Last Supper with him.
(b) Worked.
(c) Travelled with him.
(d) Spread Jesus' teachings.

5. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?
(a) April 16.
(b) Sunday 17, Nisan.
(c) Friday 15, Nisan.
(d) Ash Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reputation of many of the doctors practicing in ancient times?

2. What is difficult to determine with accuracy from ancient times?

3. Which of the Gospels was focuses on Jesus' miracles?

4. The author describes the account of Jesus' life in this book as what?

5. What does Sanders say Jesus wasn't the only one of in the world at his time?

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