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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Fragments From the Christ Cult.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the passage in Romans 3:21-26 say about why Jesus' death was effective?
(a) Because he was faithful.
(b) Because he was a sinner.
(c) Because he was the son of God.
(d) Because he was justified.

2. Where did Rome place its power in the second and first centuries?
(a) In its laborers.
(b) In its field commanders.
(c) In its politicians.
(d) In its priests.

3. What did early people think their society was based on?
(a) The model of the universe.
(b) The model of the Church.
(c) The model of the Jewish state.
(d) The model of the gods.

4. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?
(a) It is important to our politicians.
(b) It is highly important to religious institutions.
(c) It is the only book of God.
(d) People require it for their faith.

5. What way did ethnic or cultural groups create small social units within the larger culture they found themselves in?
(a) They created fellowships and associations.
(b) They worked with one another.
(c) They met in government.
(d) They met in educational institutions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mack state that people become silent when confronted with Biblical information?

2. What do the pillars in the Jerusalem group do that other Jesus movements do not?

3. What two systems helped define the temple-state?

4. What does Mack say the Christ cult laid the foundation for?

5. What does Mack claim happens when a person brings in a Biblical position to an argument of social discussion?

(see the answer key)

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