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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. Why does Mack state that people become silent when confronted with Biblical information?
(a) There is too much public knowledge about the Bible.
(b) People have too much time invested in the study of the Bible.
(c) There is little public knowledge about the Bible.
(d) People are afraid to be incorrect in their interpretations of the Bible.

2. What notion does Mack believe generated enough excitement to influence the formation of different Jesus groups?
(a) The power of the state.
(b) The power of Jesus.
(c) The concept of Jesus as son of God.
(d) The kingdom of God.

3. What was the Greek concept of civilization?
(a) The republic.
(b) The city-state.
(c) The temple-state.
(d) The Church.

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

5. Why does Mack believe the stories in the New Testament were chosen to be included?
(a) They are believed to be written by the prophets.
(b) They produce a history that seems cohesive.
(c) They are the only stories found of the time of Jesus.
(d) They are the most interesting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack claim about the various groups that formed in the schools of Jesus?

2. What does Mack claim about the authors of the sections in the New Testament?

3. What is an epic according to Mack?

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

5. What does the term Judeo-Christian mean?

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