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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Paul's Letters to the Greeks and Romans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two Gods from different cultures were seen to be the same?
(a) Philo and Alexandria.
(b) Osiris and Isis.
(c) Athena and Zeus.
(d) Hermes and Thoth.

2. What does Mack compare the Pronouncement Stories to in Chapter 2?
(a) The stories of the Cynics.
(b) The stories of the intellectuals.
(c) The stories of the Romans.
(d) The stories of the Egyptians.

3. What does Mack suggest the taking up of residence in Jerusalem signifies for the group?
(a) A loyalty to the Pharisee.
(b) A religious agenda.
(c) A political agenda.
(d) A disrespect for Jewish tradition.

4. What was Paul's view on circumcision for the Gentiles?
(a) Paul never answered the question of circumcision.
(b) Paul felt there was no need to circumcise the Gentiles.
(c) Paul felt the Gentiles should be circumcised.
(d) Paul let the pillars of Jerusalem answer the question of circumcision.

5. What does Paul assure the Thessalonians in terms of "those who had died"?
(a) That those who died in sin would not be with God after death.
(b) That those who died before Christ could still be saved.
(c) That those who died with God will live with God.
(d) That those who died with God will never die.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened at Corinth that made Paul nervous?

3. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?

4. What does Mack note is mythmaking on a cosmic scale, in terms of the Christ hymn in Philippians 2:6-11?

5. Which group makes up the fifth of the Jesus Movements?

(see the answer key)

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