Chapter 7

At Jesus' trial in Mark, the Sanhedrin charges him with:

Blasphemy.

The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as keeping his messianic identity hidden. (T/F)

True

In first-century apocalyptic Judaism, the term "Son of Man" referred to:

A cosmic figure.

When Jesus is baptized, the Spirit of God descends on him in the shape of:

A dove

In Mark, the Temple curtain rips:

At Jesus' death.

John, the forerunner of Jesus, proclaims forgiveness of sins and performs:

Baptisms

The Gospel of Mark begins with Jesus' birth. (T/F)

False

The Pharisees are responsible for Jesus' death in the Gospel of Mark. (T/F)

False

The Gospel of Mark begins with:

Jesus' baptism by John.

The phrase "Jesus' Passion" refers to:

Jesus' suffering

All of the following figures recognize Jesus in Mark except:

John the Baptist

According to Mark, the messiah must:

Suffer and die