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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 Mack claim the kingdom of God represented?
(a) An alternative to hell.
(b) An alternative to the current society.
(c) An alternative to purgatory.
(d) An alternative to simple death.

2. How did the Christ cult differ form the Jesus movement?
(a) It focused on Jesus' life and his teachings.
(b) It focused on Jesus' death and his teachings.
(c) It focused on Jesus' life and celebrated his spirit.
(d) It focused on Jesus' death and celebrated his spirit.

3. What does Mack believe the figure of Jesus became with the Pronouncement Stories?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A mystic.
(c) A martyr.
(d) Interpreter of the law.

4. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?
(a) Purity.
(b) Logic.
(c) Power.
(d) Salvation.

5. When did Jesus Movements start in Galilee?
(a) During the 30s of the first century.
(b) During the 20s of the second century.
(c) At the end of the last century, B.C.E.
(d) In the late first century.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two activities Mack gives credit to in terms of the creation of Christian beliefs?

2. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the priest represent?

3. What became the sign of belonging to the new fellowship that became the Christ cult?

4. What does Mack note causes some of the differences between the stories of the New Testament?

5. What does Mack claim is the purpose of the Miracle Stories of Mark?

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