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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. According to Jesus, who would be given rule over the tribes of Israel?

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

4. What type of perfectionism is discussed in Chapter 13?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact on the world does Sanders say Jesus' following has had? What is unique about the movement?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What are the two contexts Sanders examines Jesus' life in? Describe both and discuss what role each of them plays in constructing a history of Jesus.

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