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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Teachings From the Jesus Movements.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the Greek model of civilization give rise to?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Social stratification.
(c) Satanism.
(d) Altruism.

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

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

5. What concept was important to the Jewish temple-state, the Greek polis, and the Roman system of government?
(a) Politics.
(b) Law.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Divinity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack claim is the link that gives the Christian Bible logic and force?

2. What two words came to represent the debate between power and the divine law of nature?

3. Why does Mack believe the stories in the New Testament were chosen to be included?

4. What is featured in the Gospel of Thomas that is missing in the Book of Q?

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

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