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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some people believe that Jesus' ability to perform miracles is proof that he was what?

2. Some people believe that Jesus' divinity gave him the ability to do what?

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

4. Opposition of the law was a basis for major conflict between the government of Jesus' time and what group?

5. Which apostle do scholars say would not have been rewarded?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is controversial about the scene at the Temple? What are the two common beliefs held about Jesus' actions at the Temple? What does each of these views say about Jesus and his ministry?

Essay Topic 2

What are the discrepancies that arise concerning the resurrection? Why are these discrepancies problematic?

Essay Topic 3

What is history and how does E.P. Sanders treat the information presented in this book in terms of its historical merit? Why does he consider Jesus a legendary figure and not a historical one?

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