NEW TESTAMENT EXAM 1

When Jesus told the Jews he would destroy the temple and raise it in three days, how long did the Jews say Herod himself had taken to build it (2AG)? A. 12 years B. 23 years C. 37 years D. 46 years

D. 46 years

When was Jesus born? A. 0 AD B. 3 BC C. 2 AD D. 5 BC

D. 5 BC

Who does Jesus compliment as having tremendous faith in Matthew (9K)? A. A Gentile prostitute B. A tax collector C. A little child D. A Roman centurion

D. A Roman centurion

How many Greek manuscripts are there for Plato and Aristotle (4AD)?A. Over 500 B. Over 1000 C. About 100 D. A handful

D. A handful

What would Alexandria be most famous for in the ancient world? A. A large shipping port B. A great military base C. A golden throne D. A huge library

D. A huge library

What was Matthew before he became a disciple (6B)? A. A fisherman B. A carpenter C. A tentmaker D. A tax collector

D. A tax collector

When was the second temple that Herod remodeled, destroyed (10E)? A. AD 50 B. AD 57 C. AD 65 D. AD 70

D. AD 70

What do all four women in the genealogy of Jesus have in common (9J)? A. All were immoral women B. All were mothers of a special child C. All were Jewish women D. All were connected with a foreign situation

D. All were connected with a foreign situation

We will understand the kingdom in the Olivet Discourse and elsewhere in Matthew by what phrase (6C)? A. Jesus is king B. Here and now C. Inside and outside D. Already but not yet

D. Already but not yet

All of the following are found in Psalm 22 which have reference to the dying of Christ EXCEPT (8P) A. My God, my God why have you forsaken me B. Casting lots for his clothes C. His hands and feet being pierced D. An earthquake and the darkening sun

D. An earthquake and the darkening sun

Christians were not persecuted by the Romans as long as they (9H) A. Did not proselytize Romans B. As long as they paid their taxes C. While they did not condemn emperor worship D. As long as they were considered a Jewish sect

D. As long as they were considered a Jewish sect

Paul in Galatians 4 says that Jesus came __________ A. To destroy the works of Satan B. To Bethlehem fulfilling prophecy C. By the will of God D. At the right time

D. At the right time

The Peloponnesian Wars were fostered by the Persians were between what two city states? A. Susa and Babylon B. Memphis and Thebes C. Ephesus and Troas D. Athens and Sparta

D. Athens and Sparta

Who was Caesar when Christ was born (2AG)? A. Julius Caesar B. Diocletian C. Octavian D. Augustus

D. Augustus

What code word did the early Christians use when referring to Rome as seen in the book of 1Peter (10F)? A. Jerusalem B. Damascus C. Corinth D. Babylon

D. Babylon

Who was John Mark's cousin (9W)? A. Silas B. Philip C. Peter D. Barnabas

D. Barnabas

Croesus' cavalry of horses lost to Cyrus and his _________ A. Elephants B. Foot soldiers C. Chariots D. Camels

D. Camels

What was the process of collecting of authoritative books called (4C)?A. Transmission B. Inspiration C. Translation D. Canonization

D. Canonization

What were Peter and Andrew doing when Jesus called them (6S)? A. Requesting to follow Jesus wherever he went B. Repairing their boat C. Sitting in the synagogue D. Casting their fishing nets

D. Casting their fishing nets

What word is only found in the book of Matthew and not in the other synoptic gospels (6J)? A. Disciple B. Shema C. Bar mitzvah D. Church

D. Church

Matthew _________ the stories about Jesus' works when compared with Mark (6H)? A. Expands B. Deletes C. Duplicates D. Condenses

D. Condenses

What city is on an isthmus in Greece between Athens and Sparta? A. Ephesus B. Philippi C. Berea D. Corinth

D. Corinth

Who had a gold throne that attracted Cyrus' attention? A. Artemis of Ephesus B. Heroclydes of Athens C. Rameses of Egypt D. Croesus of Lydia

D. Croesus of Lydia

Who would defeat Babylon after the Jews had been exiled there in 586 BC? A. Alexander B. Antiochus C. Darius D. Cyrus

D. Cyrus

Which Persian king does Alexander the Great defeat? A. Xerxes II B. Cyrus IV C. Cambyses D. Darius III

D. Darius III

When we talk of "the cost of discipleship," who wrote a book by that title (7D)? A. C.S. Lewis B. Eugene Peterson C. Karl Barth D. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

D. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

When Caiaphas said that Jesus had committed blaspheme as he was identifying himself as the Son of Man when what aspect of the term was he picking up (10R)? A. Eschatological B. Suffering C. Identification with human beings D. Divine E. Authority

D. Divine

Which of the following is the best example of the parallels between Matthew and the book of James (6N)? A. One will be taken and one will be left behind B. Many are called but few are chosen C. Where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth D. Do not swear by heaven or earth, let your yes be yes

D. Do not swear by heaven or earth, let your yes be yes

When did the Jews switch from the Semitic languages [Hebrew/Aramaic] to a western language [Greek]? A. During the reign of the Persians B. During the Babylonian captivity C. During the time when Rome took over Israel D. During the rule of Alexander and his followers

D. During the rule of Alexander and his followers

What will the city of Alexandria in the delta of the Nile become world famous for (2K)? A. Trading of wheat and barley B. Shipping C. Military might D. EducationE. Lavish palaces

D. Education

What ancient nation was considered the breadbasket because they supplied the world with wheat and barley? A. Asia Minor B. Syria C. Babylon D. Egypt

D. Egypt

What did the people of Jesus' day ask him based on Malachi 4 at the end of the Old Testament? A. Enoch B. Melchizedek C. Moses D. Elijah

D. Elijah

What Jewish feast is mentioned in the New Testament and remembering the events of Judas Maccabeus (2W)? A. Pentecost B. Purim C. Yom Kippur D. Hanukkah

D. Hanukkah

How did Mark show he had a Roman audience in the way he handles geography (10G)? A. He mentions the Pool of Bethesda was by the Sheep Gate B. He mentions the other Bethany as being in Transjordan C. He mentions his own house as being on Mount Zion D. He describes the Mount of Olives as across from the temple

D. He describes the Mount of Olives as across from the temple

What did Herod do on the temple mount that can still be seen to this day (2AG)? A. He rebuilt the temple of Ezra's day B. He set up a huge stairway going up to the temple C. He built several bronze pillars at the entrance of the temple area D. He extended the platform on which the temple area sat

D. He extended the platform on which the temple area sat

How does Herod treat Marriamne his Hasmonean princess (2AF)? A. He sends her away to Egypt B. He puts her in prison C. He treats her as his favorite wife D. He kills her

D. He kills her

Matthew quotes all of the following Old Testament passages in the birth narrative of Jesus (MAT 1-2) EXCEPT (9C) A. Out of Egypt I have called my son B. The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem C. A virgin will conceive and give birth to a son D. He shall be called the son of the Most High

D. He shall be called the son of the Most High

Why did Herod build a fortress at Masada (2AH)? A. It was his southern entry into Judea that he was trying to defend B. It was already built he just stocked it with food and water C. Caesar had ordered him to build it D. He was paranoid and wanted a place of security

D. He was paranoid and wanted a place of security

Who later remodeled and totally reworked the second temple completed under Darius? A. Antiochus B. Ptolemy C. Pompey D. Herod

D. Herod

What is Mark's favorite word or phrase (11F)?A. Logos (the word) B. The kingdom of heaven C. Truly, truly D. Immediately

D. Immediately

How did Jesus respond to the Sadducees about the resurrection and the woman many to several husbands (9E)? A. In the resurrection her husbands would be like brothers B. In the resurrection there would be neither male nor female C. In the resurrection she could pick which ever one she like the best D. In the resurrection she would be unmarried like the angels

D. In the resurrection she would be unmarried like the angels

In Mark what parenthetical statement is made that connects directly to Peter from the book of Acts (10C)? A. Jesus declaring the Gentiles did not have to be circumcised B. Jesus teaching his disciples in a boat on the Sea of Galilee C. Jesus telling Peter he must not doubt but believe in him D. Jesus declaring all foods clean

D. Jesus declaring all foods clean

How does Mark portray Jesus when he is about to heal a man with a shriveled hand on the Sabbath and asks his silent opponents whether it is right to do good or evil on the Sabbath (11F)? A. Jesus smiles B. Jesus with joy speaks C. Jesus himself is amazed D. Jesus gets angry

D. Jesus gets angry

All of the following are reasons why the early church began to write the New Testament books and collect them EXCEPT (4I-L) A. Heresies creeping into the church B. The apostles dying off C. The church spreading out geographically D. Jesus had commanded them to write it down after his resurrection E. Pastoral concerns for teaching truth

D. Jesus had commanded them to write it down after his resurrection

What title occurs nine times in Matthew for Jesus showing Matthew's unique emphasis (7S)?A. Jesus is called Immanuel B. Jesus is called the son of God C. Jesus is called the servant of the Lord D. Jesus is called the son of David

D. Jesus is called the son of David

What was one of the overtones that occurs when Jesus as a baby is taken to Egypt and brought out of Egypt (6W)? A. Jesus is the new Elijah who was to come B. Jesus is a second David to rule over Israel C. Jesus is a suffering servant of Isaiah D. Jesus is the new Moses

D. Jesus is the new Moses

What was used to show that one must be careful not to absolutize the Sermon on the Mount into a pacifist position (9S)? A. Jesus condemned the Pharisees B. Jesus rebuked Peter for using the sword C. Jesus turned over tables in the temple D. Jesus leads in the battle of Armageddon

D. Jesus leads in the battle of Armageddon

The statement "Judge not that you be not judged" is countered by all of the following EXCEPT (9Q) A. Jesus rebukes the Pharisees as hypocrites B. Jesus told the disciples not to cast their pearls before swine C. Jesus identified false teachers telling the disciples to beware of them D. Jesus said to turn the other cheek

D. Jesus said to turn the other cheek

Mark portrays the human side of Christ in all of the following ways EXCEPT (10N) A. Jesus gets angry B. Jesus touches people C. Jesus gets hungry D. Jesus weeps

D. Jesus weeps

How will Jesus be beyond the Old Testament vision of the prophet as pointed out in John 1? A. Jesus would say "Thus saith the Lord" B. Jesus would predict the future in the Olivet Discourse C. Jesus would tell the people to repent like a prophet D. Jesus would be the "word" of God incarnate

D. Jesus would be the "word" of God incarnate

What aspect of Jesus' life does Mark pick up on and highlight (11G)? A. Jesus' Galilean ministry to the poor B. Jesus' healing of lepers C. Jesus' eating with tax collectors D. Jesus' suffering

D. Jesus' suffering

What book talks about God treading on the waves of the sea like Jesus walks on the water (7Q)?A. Psalms B. Isaiah C. Genesis D. Job

D. Job

All of the following are classified as synoptic Gospels EXCEPT (6B) A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

D. John

Which gospel gives us the most unique material about Jesus (7L)?A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

D. John

The sects of the Pharisees and Sadducees goes back to the time of which Hasmonean ruler (3C)? A. Alexander Jannaeus B. Salome Alexandra C. Aristobolus D. John Hyrcanus

D. John Hyrcanus

Who is the featured person as Matthew opens his book with the birth of Jesus (6U)? A. Mary B. Jacob C. Herod D. Joseph

D. Joseph

Tamar bore Perez and Zerah from what father (9I)? A. Jacob B. Isaachar C. Joshua D. Judah

D. Judah

In the genealogy of Christ in Matthew it starts out with all of the following EXCEPT (9I) A. Abraham fathered Isaac B. Isaac fathered Jacob C. Jacob fathered Judah D. Judah fathered Abijah

D. Judah fathered Abijah

What tribe is Jesus from that gives him access to the title "priest"? A. Benjamin B. Judah C. Dan D. Levi

D. Levi

What book does Paul quote as authoritative quoting it as on the same level of authority as the book of Deuteronomy (4Q)? A. John B. Acts C. Matthew D. Luke

D. Luke

Antiochus Epiphanes did all of the following to violate Judaism and drive them into Hellenism EXCEPT (2T) A. Burned the scriptures B. Forbade circumcision C. Burned pigs on their altars D. Made the priests eat pork E. Put pagan deities on the temple mount

D. Made the priests eat pork

Mark begins with the statement "It is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'I will send my messenger ahead of you.'" We noted this quote is not from Isaiah but from which prophet (10K)? A. Jeremiah B. Daniel C. Hosea D. Malachi

D. Malachi

What did Papias say about Mark writing his gospel (9W)? A. Mark wrote from his home in Jerusalem B. Mark wrote as the servant of Paul the apostle C. Mark was known by all the apostles D. Mark was Peter's interpreter

D. Mark was Peter's interpreter

What was one suggested possibility why in a couple places in Matthew the disciples understand but in Mark they do not (7B)? A. Matthew is trying to portray the disciples as good disciples B. Mark is portraying the disciples as more realistic C. Matthew is trying to show the kingdom already come within them D. Matthew is developing the theme of Christ as an effective teacher

D. Matthew is developing the theme of Christ as an effective teacher

While Jesus is not of the Aaronic priesthood, of what order of priests does he derive from? A. Methuselah B. Enoch C. Abimelech D. Melchizedek

D. Melchizedek

Who predicted in a traditional prophecy/fulfillment manner that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem (8L)? A. Isaiah B. Moses C. Hosea D. Micah

D. Micah

What was like a commentary on Scripture written about 200 AD (3D)? A. Targum B. Talmud C. Mishnah D. Midrash

D. Midrash

Where did the Pharisees think the oral tradition came from (3C)? A. Solomon's wisdom which was verbally given when the temple was dedicated B. Isaiah when he was taken up into the heavenly court and saw God C. Jeremiah received it when he was in the holy of holies as priest D. Moses when he was up on Mount Sinai received it in conversation with God

D. Moses when he was up on Mount Sinai received it in conversation with God

All of the following are modern translations of the New Testament EXCEPT A. NIV B. ESV C. NRSV D. NUB E. KJV

D. NUB

When Jesus in the boat told his disciples to beware of the leaven of the yeast of the Pharisees, he continues rebuking the disciples for all of the following EXCEPT (11J) A. Not understanding B. Not seeing C. Not hearing D. Not believing

D. Not believing

What did Jesus say about who gets into the kingdom (7I)? A. Only those who believe in Jesus B. Only those who confess that Jesus is Lord C. Only those who sell all they have and give it to the poor D. Only those who do the will of the Father

D. Only those who do the will of the Father

If Cyrus was the founder of the Persian Empire Darius was its __________ A. Destroyer B. Builder C. Sustainer D. Organizer

D. Organizer

All of the following are uniquely mentioned in the book of Matthew about Peter EXCEPT (6O-P) A. Peter walking on water B. Peter, on this rock Jesus will build his church C. Peter, get behind me Satan D. Peter cutting off the ear of one arresting Jesus

D. Peter cutting off the ear of one arresting Jesus

Which Jewish group reacted to Hellenism attempting to separate from it rejecting attempts of forcing Hellenism into Judaism (2P)? A. Sadducees B. Essenes C. Zealots D. Pharisees

D. Pharisees

Who was Alexander's father that built the army Alexander would ride (2C)? A. Arcippus of Macedon B. Herodotus of Troy C. Aristeas of Philippi D. Philip of Macedon

D. Philip of Macedon

What city will be named after Alexander's father? A. Ephesus B. Berea C. Antioch D. Philippi

D. Philippi

Where and under whose initiative was the Hebrew Bible translated into Greek (2S)? A. Seleucus in Syria B. Antigonus in Asia Minor C. Lysias in Jerusalem D. Ptolemy in Egypt

D. Ptolemy in Egypt

Jesus said his disciples were not to be called all of the following EXCEPT (6Y) A. Teacher B. Rabbi C. Father D. Reverend

D. Reverend

Which Jewish sect was wealthy, upper class and somewhat privileged over the common Jewish folk (3K)? A. Zealots B. Essenes C. Pharisees D. Sadducees

D. Sadducees

Who was the wife of Alexander Jannaeus who takes over after him (2AD)? A. Mary of Magada B. Priscilla Andreas C. Elizabeth Hasmoneus D. Salome Alexandra

D. Salome Alexandra

Who were involved in the process of transmission of the word of God (4D)? A. Kings B. Priests C. Prophets D. Scribes

D. Scribes

Damascus is the capital of what country? A. Turkey B. Assyria C. Iraq D. Syria

D. Syria

What were Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Old Testament (3E)? A. Mishna B. Talmud C. Midrash D. Targums

D. Targums

What was one thing desired by the Roman empire of its client states (2O)? A. Food B. Warriors C. Silk and spices D. Taxes

D. Taxes

Nineveh is the capital of what great empire? A. The Persians B. Hellenism C. The Babylonians D. The Assyrians

D. The Assyrians

All of the following are the types of documents characteristic of the Pseudepigrapha EXCEPT (3H) A. The Acts of the ... B. The Gospel of ... C. The Apocalypse of ... D. The Epistle of ...

D. The Epistle of ...

Why does Matthew use the "kingdom of heaven" instead of the "kingdom of God" like the other Gospels (9D)? A. The Romans frequently use the term "heaven" as a reference to "God" B. Jesus wanted his followers to think of the kingdom coming from heaven C. Heaven fits with Matthew's theme of the rule of God in heaven better D. The Jews trying to avoid blaspheme do not use the name "God"

D. The Jews trying to avoid blaspheme do not use the name "God"

Of Matthew's five great discourses of Jesus Mark eliminates all but what one (11A) [Which one does Mark retain]? A. The Sermon on the Mount B. The Parables of the Kingdom C. The Sending of the Twelve D. The Olivet Discourse

D. The Olivet Discourse

What was the five discourse structure of Matthew compared to (6L)? A. The five books composing the book of Psalms B. The five fingers on the hand of the Lord C. The five parts of a Jewish worship service D. The Pentateuch of Moses

D. The Pentateuch of Moses

On what occasion did Jesus not rebuke a person for little faith but rather amazed said he had not seen such faith before (7N)? A. Joseph of Arimathea B. Peter's mother-in-law C. The man who was carried by four and paralyzed D. The Roman centurion

D. The Roman centurion

All of the following will usually be involved in a miracle story EXCEPT (11B) A. The disciples B. The suppliant C. The opponents D. The Roman soldiers

D. The Roman soldiers

While the Ptolemies ruled over Israel from 300-200 BC who took over after them at about 200 BC (2T)? A. Lysimachus from Jordan B. The Hezbollah from Lebanon C. The Idumeans from the Negev D. The Seleucids from Syria

D. The Seleucids from Syria

If one is trying to focus on an encapsulation of the teaching of Jesus where is the best place to start (6F)? A. The Olivet Discourse B. The teaching on the church in Matthew 18 C. The parables of the kingdom D. The Sermon on the Mount

D. The Sermon on the Mount

What was the Sanhedrin most like in the American system (3R)? A. The cabinet B. The Congress C. The regulation agencies D. The Supreme Court

D. The Supreme Court

In the Fertile Crescent which river is to the east? A. The Nile B. The Jordan C. The Euphrates D. The Tigris

D. The Tigris

What translation of the New Testament was used by the church for 1,000 years (4AB)? A. The Septuagint B. The Peshitta C. The Targum D. The Vulgate

D. The Vulgate

We used the opening quote in Mark that "themessenger will prepare the way before you" to prove what doctrine (10L)? A. The omniscience of God B. The truthfulness of Scripture C. The sovereignty of God D. The deity of Christ

D. The deity of Christ

Jesus said that in the end times false prophets would perform such great signs that they would deceive ____________ if it were possible (8V) A. The disciples B. The followers of the way C. The believers D. The elect

D. The elect

What is the study of eschatology about (8A)?A. Social justice B. The church C. Salvation D. The end times

D. The end times

What do the beatitudes begin and end (inclusio) referring to (7T)? A. The poor in spirit B. Those who pursue righteousness C. The son of David D. The kingdom of heaven

D. The kingdom of heaven

What parable was shown to be unrealistic but was used to emphasize the mercy of God (8R)? A. The parable of the sower B. The parable of the weeds or tares C. The parable of the sheep and goats D. The parable of the wicked tenants

D. The parable of the wicked tenants

What was the synagogue was largely a result of (3S)? A. The teachings of Ezra after the Babylonian exile B. The oral law found in the Mishna C. The need for Jewish education D. The people not having access to the temple

D. The people not having access to the temple

All of the following are principles used by those who compare the various Greek manuscripts trying to figure out which is the best EXCEPT (4AF) A. The oldest reading is to be preferred B. The reading with the widest geographical spread is to be preferred C. The reading supported by the best family of manuscripts is to be preferred D. The reading that best fits theological truth is to be preferred

D. The reading that best fits theological truth is to be preferred

In the wilderness temptation of Christ Matthew develops the idea that Jesus is _____ (6E) A. The Son of David B. The perfect man C. The tabernacle of God in the wilderness D. The second Moses

D. The second Moses

In the middle of the book what develops this theme of witnesses (9L)? A. The demoniac of Gergasa B. The feeding of the 5,000 C. The Sermon on the Mount D. The sending of the twelve

D. The sending of the twelve

What did Paul use as the base of his gospel presentations as he went from town to town (3Q)? A. The temples in the various cities B. The homes of Christians who had been at Pentecost C. The rabbi's which he knew growing up D. The synagogues found in the various cities

D. The synagogues found in the various cities

What theme is big in the book of Mark (9T)? A. The theme of kingship B. Jesus as the perfect man theme C. The theme of Jesus as judge D. The theme of the servant

D. The theme of the servant

When the four guys brought their cripple friend to Jesus what obstacle did they have to overcome (11O)? A. It was on the Sabbath B. Jesus was sitting down for dinner C. They had to bring him to the other side of the Sea of Galilee D. There was a crowd so they couldn't get in the house

D. There was a crowd so they couldn't get in the house

What did Jesus identify as the problem of the foolish folks building their house on the sand (6AA)? A. They did not believe the Scriptures B. They did not believe in the power of God C. They did not follow Jesus wherever he goes D. They did not put Jesus' words into practice

D. They did not put Jesus' words into practice

What was the ostensible reason why Roman stepped in to take control of Palestine (2AE)? A. They wanted to subdue the Jews and get the gold of their temple B. They wanted to extent the boundaries of their empire C. They wanted to protect the Jews against Syrian domination D. They wanted to stop the fighting of the two Jewish brothers who were leaders

D. They wanted to stop the fighting of the two Jewish brothers who were leaders

Why did Jesus not want the demons to announce who he was (10T)? A. They would lie about who he was B. They twisted what he said C. They too were doing miracles in his name D. They were not credible witnesses

D. They were not credible witnesses

Jesus said he never knew those involved in all of the following EXCEPT (7I)? A. Those doing miracles B. Those prophesying C. Those casting out demons D. Those taking up their cross

D. Those taking up their cross

All of the following Jesus told them not to speak manifesting what has been called the Messianic Secret EXCEPT A. Demons B. People he healed C. His disciples D. Those trying to kill him

D. Those trying to kill him

Where did Alexander spend over six months in taking of one city thereby fulfilling parts of biblical prophecy (2F)? A. Troy B. Ephesus C. Gaza D. Tyre

D. Tyre

In discussing discipleship all of the following were components of that EXCEPT (6T) A. Calling B. Cost C. Obedience D. Undivided loyalty E. Righteousness

D. Undivided loyalty

The gematria principle is (9B) A. Using the covenant to determine who should be king B. Showing the promise being fulfilled C. A Roman principle for determining who was guilty D. Using letters and numbers to give meaning

D. Using letters and numbers to give meaning

The Zealots had a tendency toward ________ (3O) A. The oral law B. The purity of the temple C. Circumcision and washings D. Violence

D. Violence

Haplogrpahy is _________ (4AG) A. When the order of letter is switched "their" B. Same endings so when you eye jumps back to the page you skip down the page to asimilar ending C. When two readings are added together D. When things are written once and they should have been written twice

D. When things are written once and they should have been written twice

Conflation is ___________ (4AG) A. When the order of letter is switched "their" B. When things are written twice and they should have been written once C. Same endings so when you eye jumps back to the page you skip down the page to asimilar ending D. When two readings are added together

D. When two readings are added together

Who did Jesus say were his brothers and sisters (7K)? A. Whoever takes up their cross B. Whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ C. Whoever helps those in need D. Whoever does the will of the Father

D. Whoever does the will of the Father

All of the following are common types of scribal errors EXCEPT (4AG) A. Confusion of similar looking letters B. Same endings so your eye jumps down the page skipping text C. Reversing the order of two letters D. Writing sloppily so it cannot be read by others E. When things are written once and they should have been written twice

D. Writing sloppily so it cannot be read by others

Which Persian king fought against the 300 Greeks at the Battle of Thermopylae which has been turned into a modern movie? A. Darius B. Cyrus C. Artaxerxes D. Xerxes

D. Xerxes

In modern times when we talk about the cost of discipleship what comes to mind (7E)? A. 21 Coptic Christians beheaded by Muslims in Libya B. Children being sold into slavery and crucified by the Islamic State C. 169 church burned in Nigeria by the Islamic group Boko Haram D. The Muslim Brotherhood burning churches in Egypt terrorizing Christianswhile receiving millions from the US government until Sissi put a stop to it E. All of the above

E. All of the above

What is a healthy question to ask oneself in an attempt to self-reflect and avoid self-deception (7K)? A. Am I a Christian B. Am I doing the will of the Father C. Am I denying myself and taking up the cross D. Am I doing the things that Jesus told us to do? E. All of the above

E. All of the above

Jesus' healing of the paralyzed man carried by four friends manifested what aspect of the Son of Man title (10P)? A. Eschatological B. Suffering C. Identification with human beings D. Divine E. Authority

E. Authority

The good news entails all of the following EXCEPT (10M) A. Victory over death B. The resurrection C. Forgiveness of sins D. Loving one another and being loved by God E. Given freedom to live life the way we want

E. Given freedom to live life the way we want

What was the shape of the canon when John died at the end of the first century (4S)? A. There was already a large corpus of books the apostles were aware of B. Paul's letters had been collected but others had not C. Some of the books were in danger of being lost already D. The New Testament writers accepted all the books already E. None of the New Testament writers ever saw all the New Testament books

E. None of the New Testament writers ever saw all the New Testament books

Which of Alexander's got Egypt and then ruled over Israel from about 100 years after Alexander died (2J)?A. Cassander B. Lysimachus C. Seleucus D. Antigonus E. Ptolemy

E. Ptolemy

Jesus is presented as a new Moses in Matthew in all of the following ways EXCEPT (7M) A. They both are in Egypt B. They both come out of Egypt C. They both meet God on a mountain D. They both had the death of infants at their birth E. They both teach in parables

E. They both teach in parables

A harmonizing corruption is when _________ (4AG) A. "Blessing" is written when everyone knows "cursing" should have been written B. Writing "Thier" rather than "their" C. Writing what the scribe thought should be there rather than was is D. The scribe trying to fix a bad reading

A. "Blessing" is written when everyone knows "cursing" should have been written

How long would Judah go to Babylon for? A. 70 years B. 100 years C. 150 years D. 164 years

A. 70 years

Rahab was famous in the Old Testament for being a (9I) A. A Canaanite prostitute B. A Moabite woman C. Originally married to at Hittite D. An Egyptian seller of purple

A. A Canaanite prostitute

Tamar was famous in the Old Testament for being a (9I) A. A Canaanite who played the prostitute B. A Moabite woman C. Originally married to at Hittite D. An Egyptian seller of purple

A. A Canaanite who played the prostitute

How does Mark, as the first one, identify his writing (10J)? A. A gospel B. An epistle C. A biography D. A history of

A. A gospel

Which Hasmonean ruler was pelted with citrons for defiling the Feast of Tabernacles [Sukkot] by pouring the holy water on the ground and then he crucified 800 Pharisees (2AC)? A. Alexander Jannaeus B. Salome Alexandra C. John Hyrcanus D. Aristobolus Antipater

A. Alexander Jannaeus

What is an example of something that not be universalized from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (9P)? A. All anger is like murder B. All Scripture will not pass away C. All people who fast are hypocrites D. All people who are healed have faith

A. All anger is like murder

The phrase developed by G.E. Ladd and Dave Mathewson was the kingdom was __________ (8C) A. Already but not yet B. Coming and yet here C. Before and after D. Just and merciful

A. Already but not yet

When Jesus sends the twelve where does he tell them not to go (9C)? A. Among the Gentiles B. To Judea C. To Galilee D. To the temple

A. Among the Gentiles

In class it was suggested that the fear and lack of faith motifs were used by Mark as _______ (11M) A. An apologetic for his own fear and lack of faith B. A way to put the focus on Jesus not the apostles C. A way to prove the resurrection was not expected D. The Roman soldiers in Palestine were fearful and unbelieving

A. An apologetic for his own fear and lack of faith

What does the word "Messiah" mean (6L)? A. Anointed One B. Prince C. Chosen One D. Coming One

A. Anointed One

Who did Jesus say was not worthy of him (7F)? A. Anyone who loves father, mother, child more than him B. Anyone who turns back C. Anyone who has little faith D. Anyone who pursues the lust of the flesh or the pride of life

A. Anyone who loves father, mother, child more than him

What was Jesus' native tongue as evidenced in the expressions when he was on the cross (2I)? A. Aramaic B. Greek C. Hebrew D. Latin

A. Aramaic

To which one of her sons did Salome Alexandra give the army (2AD)? A. Aristobolus B. Hyrcanus C. Aretas D. Antipater

A. Aristobolus

To what roles were the decisions of the Sanhedrin limited under Roman rule (3R)? A. Arrest and trial B. Trial and punishment C. To make appeals to the Roman officials D. To collect taxes for Rome

A. Arrest and trial

Which church father around 367 AD affirms all 27 books of our New Testament (4V)? A. Athanasius B. Irenaeus C. Polycarp D. Eusebius

A. Athanasius

What Greek city was the city of the Parthenon, Socrates and Plato? A. Athens B. Sparta C. Troas D. Philippi

A. Athens

Why is the name Dietrich Bonhoeffer associated with the cost of discipleship (7D)? A. Because he was hanged trying to stop Hitler at the end of WWII B. Because he wrote against the Nazis and warned England C. Because he spoke up for the many Jews who were martyred in Germany D. Because he hid many Jews in his seminary in Germany

A. Because he was hanged trying to stop Hitler at the end of WWII

Why was it suggested that Jesus told the disciples not to tell anyone who he was (10T)?A. Because they would only understand after the resurrection B. Because they had so little faith C. Because they themselves didn't know who he was D. Because if they did people would not accept him

A. Because they would only understand after the resurrection

How did Jesus say the tax-collectors and prostitutes entered the kingdom of heaven before the Pharisees (8C)? A. By repenting and believing B. By following the lamb wherever he goes C. By doing the will of the Father in heaven D. By seeking the Lord while he may be found

A. By repenting and believing

The word ekklesia [church] derives from the meaning (8R)? A. Called out B. Disciples C. Community D. Servants of the Lord

A. Called out

Who hated Herod and sent him on all sorts of wild goose chases pursuing desert Bedouin (2AF)? A. Cleopatra B. Caesar C. Pontius Pilate D. The high priest

A. Cleopatra

How did Cyrus take Babylon? A. Diverted the water going under the walls of Babylon B. Broke down the wall on the south side at its weakest point C. Went in through the Ishtar gate D. The people on the inside opened the city gates for him

A. Diverted the water going under the walls of Babylon

When the Syro-Phoenician woman comes to Jesus to what does Jesus compare her as a Gentile requesting that he cast the demon out of her daughter (11J)? A. Dogs B. Doves C. Camels D. Snakes

A. Dogs

What is the hermeneutical principle that should be used to understand Jesus' statement, "If you right eye offends you gouge it out (9O)? A. Don't universalize hyperbolic statements B. Take the Bible literally unless it is impossible C. Focus on the major point D. Don't take the Bible too seriously

A. Don't universalize hyperbolic statements

In Hebrew "son of" can mean all of the following EXCEPT (10O) A. Employee of B. Child of C. Descendant of D. Having the character of

A. Employee of

All of the following were considered antilegomena books in the New Testament canon EXCEPT (4V) A. Ephesians B. Jude C. 2 Peter D. James E. 2 and 3 John

A. Ephesians

When Jesus told Caiaphas he would see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, what aspect of the term Son of Man did that feature (10R)? A. Eschatological B. Suffering C. Identification with human beings D. Divine E. Authority

A. Eschatological

What statement from Jesus shows Peter was not infallible (6P)? A. Get behind me Satan B. O you of little faith C. You still do not understand? D. Take up your cross and follow me

A. Get behind me Satan

The Opis Banquet that Alexander invited people to was to support his idea of _____ (2H) A. Globalization B. His kingship C. His domination D. His generosity

A. Globalization

Macedon is located directly north of what country? A. Greece B. Asia Minor C. Syria D. Egypt

A. Greece

2 Peter 1:21 talks about Scripture as ________ (4F) A. Having its origin in God and not in the will of people B. Being perfect C. Being God breathed or inspired by God D. Never passing away

A. Having its origin in God and not in the will of people

What did Darius do that allowed people in modern times to learn to read a famous ancient language of Akkadian (Babylonian)? A. He had written the Behistun Inscription B. He wrote the Code of Darius C. He had written the Rosetta Stone D. He had written the Darius Epic

A. He had written the Behistun Inscription

Where does Alexander go after defeating the Persians at Issus at the doorway of Mesopotamia (2E)? A. He heads down to take Egypt B. He pursues the Persians and takes Babylon C. He sweeps over to the ancient city of Nineveh D. He allows his troops 3 weeks of rest at Issus before they moved on

A. He heads down to take Egypt

What is an indication of the realism of the book of Mark (11G)? A. He portrays the disciples as not understanding B. He shows the opponents as not understanding C. He shows the suppliants as not believing D. He shows Jesus' brothers as being followers of Jesus

A. He portrays the disciples as not understanding

What was Judas Maccabees' greatest accomplishment (2W)? A. He purifies the temple B. He kills the Syrian general C. He takes out a Syrian elephant D. He makes peace with Antiochus

A. He purifies the temple

What did John Mark do on the First Missionary Journey while traveling with Paul and Barnabas (9W)? A. He quit and returned to Jerusalem B. He refused to share the gospel with the Gentiles C. He was beaten and was unable to continue D. He left for Egypt where he started his own church

A. He quit and returned to Jerusalem

In the temptation of Christ all three times Jesus responds in what way (6D) A. He quotes from the book of Deuteronomy B. He quotes from the Psalms C. He quotes from the prophet Isaiah D. He exposes the weakness of Satan's logic

A. He quotes from the book of Deuteronomy

Daniel had mentioned the abomination of desolation 350 years before Antiochus. What did Antiochus do that fulfilled the abomination of desolation (2U)? A. He set up an image of himself on the altar and makes people worship it B. He killed the high priest and mixed his blood with the blood of pigs C. He forced the Jews to worship Zeus D. He walked into the holy of holies thereby desecrating it

A. He set up an image of himself on the altar and makes people worship it

How does Jesus show himself as the new Israel in chapter 4 (7R)? A. He succeeds in his temptation in the wilderness where Israel failed B. He feeds many as Moses fed Israel with manna C. He brings water out of a rock like Moses did in the wilderness D. He defeats Satan as Moses defeated the Egyptians

A. He succeeds in his temptation in the wilderness where Israel failed

Why did Alexander's son not take over after his demise (2J)? A. He was too young B. He was killed by Alexander's general C. He was not as capable as Alexander was D. He died at birth

A. He was too young

While Matthew develops the temptation of Christ into three specific temptations, what does Mark mention that is not found in Matthew (6E)? A. He was with wild animals and angels attended him B. He was out there fasting for forty days and nights C. He was in the desert and his disciples had abandoned him D. Crowds did not know where he was and were searching for him

A. He was with wild animals and angels attended him

How was the mission of Jesus seen in his name (6U)? A. He will save his people from their sins B. He usher in the kingdom of heaven C. He will be the teacher of righteousness D. He will lead those who walk in the fear of the Lord

A. He will save his people from their sins

Why does Mark elaborate and explain the Jewish tradition of washing hands before they eat (9D)? A. He's writing to Romans who may not have understood B. He's showing that he himself understands Jewish traditions C. He explains in order to get his Jewish audience on his side D. He is just quoting Jesus who was explaining why he did what he did

A. He's writing to Romans who may not have understood

When Jesus rebuked the disciples in the boat for not understanding, seeing or hearing what he was saying what two stories bound that story before and after (11J)? A. Healing a blind guy and healing a deaf person B. Healing a demon possessed man and a leper C. Jesus instructing the Syro-Phoenician woman and the hemorrhaging woman D. Jesus feeding the 5,000 and then feeding the 4,000

A. Healing a blind guy and healing a deaf person

Which New Testament book was questioned on the basis that we don't know whether the author was apostolic or not (4P)? A. Hebrews B. Acts C. Mark D. Philemon

A. Hebrews

Which of the tetrarchs after Herod the Great had John the Baptist beheaded (3B)? A. Herod Antipas B. Archelaus C. Herod Philip D. Herod Alexander

A. Herod Antipas

Which of the tetrarchs got the region of Galilee (3B)? A. Herod Antipas B. Archelaus C. Herod Philip D. Herod Alexander

A. Herod Antipas

What did Caesar say about Herod (2AI)? A. I'd rather be Herod's pig than his son B. I'd rather be Herod's dog than his wife C. I'd rather have Herod dead than alive D. I'd rather be Herod's servant than his wife

A. I'd rather be Herod's pig than his son

What was used to show the historical accuracy of the book of Mark (10C)? A. It portrays major church leaders with flaws B. It shows the suffering of Jesus C. It records the Gentiles as heroes D. It quotes from the Dead Sea Scrolls community with accuracy

A. It portrays major church leaders with flaws

How did we handle the quote in Mark 1:1-3 which says Isaiah said when actually it was Malachi (10K)? A. It was actually a combined quote from both Malachi and Isaiah B. It was a scribal error C. It was a quote that was repeated in both Malachi and Isaiah D. It was a general reference to the prophets just using Malachi's name

A. It was actually a combined quote from both Malachi and Isaiah

Who do many think the author of the book of James was (6N)? A. James, the brother of Jesus B. James, the disciple of John the Baptist C. James, a convert at Pentecost D. James, the servant of Pilate

A. James, the brother of Jesus

Who did Jesus identify as Elijah who was to come as predicted by Malachi? A. John the Baptist B. Paul, the apostle C. Agabus D. Peter

A. John the Baptist

Who were a couple Pharisaic leaders in the time of Christ? A. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus B. Caiaphas and Annas C. Pilate and Herod D. Agabus and Ananias

A. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

What did Zechariah prophesied about in reference to Christ's final days (8P)? A. Judas' 30 pieces of silver B. Peter's denial of the Lord C. The high priest as the one who would condemn him D. Pilate washing his hands trying to absolve himself

A. Judas' 30 pieces of silver

The Sanhedrin was a Jewish ___________ (3R) A. Judicial structure B. Center of worship C. Collection of diaspora centers D. A group of ten synagogues

A. Judicial structure

When Mark uses the term "praetorium" to describe the palace what was that used to show (10H)? A. Mark uses Latin terms which would show a Roman audience B. Mark refers to Roman soldiers in unique ways that fit a Roman understanding C. Mark uses Greek terms that were known to the Romans D. That the Romans were concerned about palaces and places of power

A. Mark uses Latin terms which would show a Roman audience

Which Jewish source alleges to be the oral tradition passed down from the time of Mount Sinai and Moses (3F)? A. Mishna B. Talmud C. Midrash D. Targums

A. Mishna

Joseph was used to portray what aspect of being a disciple in the book of Matthew (6U)? A. Obedience B. Holiness C. Great faith D. Integrity

A. Obedience

All of the following are parables from the Olivet Discourse EXCEPT (6L) A. Parable of equal wages B. Parable of the sheep and the goats C. Parable of the 10 bridesmaids D. Parable of the Talents

A. Parable of equal wages

Which disciple will be featured as a consummate disciple in the book of Matthew (6O)? A. Peter B. James C. John D. Mark

A. Peter

All of the following problems Peter had are recorded in Mark EXCEPT (10B) A. Peter slicing off the ear of the high priest in Gethsemane B. Peter denying the Lord and the cock crowing C. Peter rebuking the Lord when he said he must suffer D. Peter wanting to build shelters at the transfiguration of Jesus

A. Peter slicing off the ear of the high priest in Gethsemane

In class it was suggested that the fear and lack of faith motifs were used by Mark as _______ (11N) A. Peter was fearful as he faced imprisonment and death B. A way to put the focus on Jesus not the apostles C. The Roman audience would have been fearful at this time D. The Roman soldiers in Palestine were fearful and unbelieving

A. Peter was fearful as he faced imprisonment and death

Nicodemus was associated with which Jewish sect (3J)? A. Pharisees B. Sadducees C. Zealots D. Essenes

A. Pharisees

Who was an Alexandrians Jew who very much assimilated into Greek culture there and wrote volumes from the time in which Christ lived (3U)? A. Philo B. Archippus C. Josephus D. Rabbi Akiba

A. Philo

Why is Rachel associated with Bethlehem and the parents weeping for their children that were killed (8N)? A. Rachel died and was buried outside Bethlehem B. Rachel lost a baby and so wept for her own child C. Rachel founded the town of Bethlehem when Jacob and she returned from Haran D. Rachel's descendants settled in Bethlehem

A. Rachel died and was buried outside Bethlehem

What is the answer to our alienation from God (10M)? A. Reconciliation B. Redemption C. Sanctification D. Justification

A. Reconciliation

All of the following would have been ethnic markers separating Jews from their more Hellenistic counter parts EXCEPT (2L) A. Religious use of olive oil B. Circumcision C. Eating kosher foods D. Worshipping one God

A. Religious use of olive oil

Who was Mark's audience that he develops his book for (6G)? A. Romans B. Jews C. Christians D. Potential converts

A. Romans

Which group wanted to assimilate with Hellenism (2P)? A. Sadducees B. Essenes C. Zealots D. Pharisees

A. Sadducees

How does the text of Mark say that the hemorrhaging woman comes to touch the hem of Jesus' garment (11I)? A. She was afraid B. She was full of hope C. She believed in her heart D. She was dirty and unclean

A. She was afraid

Mark, because of his Roman audience, translates Boanerges as meaning ______ (10F) A. Sons of Thunder B. Why have you forsaken me C. Little girl, get up D. Be open

A. Sons of Thunder

Jesus said, what should those do who want to follow him (7H)? A. Take up their cross B. Believe in him C. Do everything to glorify the Father D. Walk in his sandals

A. Take up their cross

All of the following were part of the five discourses in Matthew besides the Sermon on the Mount EXCEPT (6J) A. Teaching of the Gentiles (Mat 9) B. Parables of the kingdom (Mat 13) C. Community relations (Mat 18) D. Olivet Discourse (Mat 24)

A. Teaching of the Gentiles (Mat 9)

How does Exodus 19 speak of the kingdom (8H)? A. That Israel would become a kingdom of priests for the rest of the nations B. That the kingdom would spread from Israel to the whole world C. That Israel would repent and turn to Jesus D. That Israel would convert the world to the worship of Yahweh

A. That Israel would become a kingdom of priests for the rest of the nations

When Matthew records that the Jews said Jesus cast out demons by Beelzebub that fit what Jewish perspective that Matthew may have been trying to refute (9F)? A. That Jesus was a sorcerer B. That Jesus was Satan C. That Jesus was a charlatan D. That Jesus paid people to act as if they were healed

A. That Jesus was a sorcerer

What does the fact that the church took a long time gathering, questioning and checking which books were canonical show (4T)? A. That the church was careful and meticulous in its authenticating process B. That some of the books could not initially be found C. That what we have is everything the apostles ever wrote about Jesus D. That the New Testament was directly given to us from the hand of God

A. That the church was careful and meticulous in its authenticating process

The four foreign connected women in the genealogy were connected with what covenant from the Old Testament (9J)? A. The Abrahamic Covenant B. The Sinaitic Covenant C. The Davidic Covenant D. The New Covenant

A. The Abrahamic Covenant

What in the Midrash gives the stories of the rabbis (3D)? A. The Haggadah B. The Halakhah C. The Targum D. The Lex Talionis

A. The Haggadah

The Samaritans only accept which parts of the Old Testament (3P)? A. The Pentateuch B. The Torah and the Prophets C. The Prophets and the Writings D. The Apocrypha

A. The Pentateuch

Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther were during what international empire? A. The Persians B. Hellenism C. The Babylonians D. The Assyrians

A. The Persians

Who did Alexander Jannaeus favor (2AC)? A. The Saduccees B. The Pharisees C. The Zealots D. The Essenes

A. The Saduccees

What Jewish text was later viewed by the Jews with suspicion because the Christians utilized it so well (3V)? A. The Septuagint B. The Mishna C. The Tosefta D. The Midrash

A. The Septuagint

What is the Greek translation of the Old Testament called (2S)? A. The Septuagint./LXX B. The Hexateuch/MCC C. The Amarna/X D. The Vulgate/XD

A. The Septuagint./LXX

Matthew is structured around all of the following discourses EXCEPT (9M) A. The Sermon in the Synagogue B. The Sermon on the Mount C. The Sending of the Twelve D. The Parables of the kingdomE. The Olivet Discourse

A. The Sermon in the Synagogue

What did Darius attempt to build that was thousands of years before its time? A. The Suez Canal B. A space shuttle C. A spice road from China to Tyre on the Mediterranean Sea D. A shipping lane from Egypt to Rome

A. The Suez Canal

The parable of the seeds is about what aspect of the kingdom (8D)? A. The already B. The not yet C. The before D. The after

A. The already

What pattern in the book of Matthew is seen as showing him to be greater than Moses (7M)? A. The book is structured around 5 discourses where Moses has five books B. The book is structured around 10 commands where Moses had 10 also C. The book is structured around Jesus doing miracles like Moses did in Egypt D. The book is structured around bringing the water of life it Israel

A. The book is structured around 5 discourses where Moses has five books

What did Jesus say even the son did not know (8W)? A. The day or the hour of the end B. Why the Father had chosen to have the Romans destroy the temple C. How many would be saved D. Why the elect were chosen

A. The day or the hour of the end

How does Mark covertly introduce himself in his book according to some scholars (9V)? A. The disciples followed him when he was carrying a water jug B. He is one of the aids at the pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed people C. He came to Jesus at night with Nicodemus D. He owned the donkey that Jesus rode into the city

A. The disciples followed him when he was carrying a water jug

Which of the following is an example of anthropomorphism (2R)? A. The eyes of the Lord B. The anger of the Lord C. The throne of the Lord D. The Lion of Judah

A. The eyes of the Lord

In talking about the parables Matthew calls it the "Kingdom of heaven," what will Mark call it (7T)? A. The kingdom of God B. The kingdom of our Father C. The kingdom of heaven D. The age to come

A. The kingdom of God

Which is to be preferred (4AH)? A. The more difficult reading B. The longer reading C. The reading that makes the most sense D. The reading that best fits with theological orthodoxy

A. The more difficult reading

Who was the king of Babylon Cyrus defeated? A. The mystic king Nabonidus B. The great king Nebuchadnezzar C. The powerful king Belshazzar D. The wise king Zimri Lim

A. The mystic king Nabonidus

Why did Matthew say there were 14 generations between the carrying away to Babylon and Jesus emphasizing the number 14 (9B)? A. The number 14 is DVD representing the name of David B. The number 14 stands for the people of God in the Old Testament C. The number 14 is used to symbolize the coming of the Messiah D. The number 14 represents the name of Bethlehem

A. The number 14 is DVD representing the name of David

Right from the start the New Testament let's know what is the main function Jesus will fulfill? A. The one who would take away the sin of the world B. The one who would bring justice to the earth C. The king who would inaugurate the kingdom of God on earth D. The one would to speak to us for God as a prophet

A. The one who would take away the sin of the world

What is hermeneutics (9S)? A. The study of how to interpret the Bible B. The study of how culture impacts the Bible C. The history that plays the background to a biblical text D. The literary study of the Bible

A. The study of how to interpret the Bible

Besides the author what is a second factor that impacts how the gospel story will be written (6B)? A. The type of audience it is written to B. The type of events it records C. The perspective of the dominant power in the region D. The theology current in that day

A. The type of audience it is written to

Who was healed by touching Jesus' clothes (7O)? A. The woman hemorrhaging blood B. Jairus' daughter who was on the verge of death C. Peter's mother-in-law D. The blind man

A. The woman hemorrhaging blood

What does Jesus often commend in the suppliant who comes to him (11B)? A. Their faith B. Their diligence C. Their strength D. Their compassion

A. Their faith

While the disciples understand about the leaven of the Pharisees in Matthew yet what does Matthew point out as the real problem there (7C)? A. Their little or lack of faith B. Their inability to do the will of the Father C. Their fearful hearts D. They lack of obedience

A. Their little or lack of faith

What is the strongest argument that "kingdom of heaven" and "kingdom of God" refer to the same thing (9F)? A. They are found in parallel passages in Matthew and Mark B. Matthew equates them in the Sermon on the Mount C. Jesus begins the Olivet discourse with one and ends with the other D. The name of God in the Old Testament included the idea of heaven

A. They are found in parallel passages in Matthew and Mark

What do text scholars today do in working with the ancient manuscripts of the New Testament (4D)? A. They compare them and all their differences deciding what are the best edited text B. They collect them so that we can make sure nothing is lost C. They read as many of them as they can and write articles on their findings D. They vote with other scholars which manuscripts should be accepted as the word of God

A. They compare them and all their differences deciding what are the best edited text

In the parable of the sheep and goats, why were the sheep let into the kingdom at the judgment (7J)?A. They fed, clothed and visited the least of these Jesus' brethren B. They took up their cross and followed Jesus dying a martyrs death C. They believed on Jesus Christ with all their heart D. They brought forth much fruit

A. They fed, clothed and visited the least of these Jesus' brethren

When the Romans took over Israel in 63 BC what relationship did Israel have with Rome after that (2AE)? A. They had a client / patron relationship as a client state B. They had a slave / master relationship as a slave state C. They had a dependent / independent relationship as a dependent state D. They had a subject / king relationship as a subjected state

A. They had a client / patron relationship as a client state

What was Mark's connection to the apostles in the book of Acts (9U)? A. They met at his house B. He served them food and wine C. He originally showed them the Garden of Gethsemane D. He was a blind person who was healed

A. They met at his house

How do the opponents react after seeing Jesus do a miracle (11C)? A. They say he does it by the power of the prince of the demons B. They say he is a prophet C. They think that he is crazy D. They condemn for only healing the person temporarily

A. They say he does it by the power of the prince of the demons

How did the Jews win favor with Alexander (2F)? A. They showed him where he had fulfilled their scriptures by taking Trye B. They paid him a tenth of everything they had as he came through C. They supplied his troops with wheat and olive oil D. They anointed him and proclaimed he was their "anointed one"

A. They showed him where he had fulfilled their scriptures by taking Trye

After Jesus casts the Legion demon out of the Gerasene demoniac why did the people of that region ask Jesus to leave (11I)? A. They were afraid B. They were angry because the pigs were destroyed in the sea C. They did not want the healed demoniac back in their town D. They thought Jesus was casting out demons by Beelzebub

A. They were afraid

What is one of the jobs of a disciple in Matthew (6X)? A. To imitate and become like his teacher B. To walk in the footsteps of his master C. To join with others to form a community around the teacher D. To do the menial tasks on behalf of his rabbi

A. To imitate and become like his teacher

How is vaticinium post eventu used (10E)? A. To say the prophecy was written after the event it predicts B. To say that miracles are explained by natural science C. To say that the Vatican made up all these prophecies D. To say that the prophecies of Scriptures were lucky guesses

A. To say the prophecy was written after the event it predicts

How were the Ptolemies as they ruled over Israel for 100 years after Alexander's death (2J)? A. Tolerant B. Intolerant C. Oppressive D. Reasonable

A. Tolerant

Asia Minor in New Testament times is called ________ today? A. Turkey B. Syria C. Iran D. Pakistan

A. Turkey

While Matthew takes three chapters for the Sermon on the Mount, how long is that in Mark (6F)? A. Two verses B. Ten verses C. One chapter D. One and a half chapters

A. Two verses

Which manuscripts are composed of capital letters with no spaces between the words (4Z)? A. Uncials B. Miniscules C. Papyrus D. Vellum

A. Uncials

Which manuscripts date from between 300-500 AD (4Z)? A. Uncials B. Miniscules C. Papyrus D. Vellum

A. Uncials

The Sadducees were known because of their _______ (9E) A. Wealth B. Piety C. Dogmatism D. Association with the priests

A. Wealth

Who did Jesus tell his disciples to obey (6Z)? A. What the Pharisees say B. What the High priest says C. What John the Baptist said D. What the Sadducees say

A. What the Pharisees say

Metathesis is ___________ (3AG) A. When the order of letter is switched "their" B. Same endings so when you eye jumps back to the page you skip down the page to asimilar ending C. When two readings are added together D. When things are written once and they should have been written twice

A. When the order of letter is switched "their"

When did the Jews switch away from Hebrew to Aramaic (3E)? A. When they were in exiled in Babylon B. When the Assyrians took over Israel C. When the Persians dominated the Israelites D. When the Ptolemies ruled over Israel

A. When they were in exiled in Babylon

When did the Jews switch to speaking Aramaic? A. When they were taken to Babylon B. When they were scattered by the Assyrians C. When they were conquered by the Persians D. When Seleucus took over Palestine

A. When they were taken to Babylon

How does the synagogue service conclude (3T)? A. With the priestly blessing B. With the reciting of the Shema C. With the reading of Scripture D. With the eating of matza

A. With the priestly blessing

Which Persian king was Esther's husband? A. Xerxes B. Cyrus C. Darius D. Artaxerxes

A. Xerxes

Early Christians were condemned for all of the following EXCEPT (9:H) A. Zealots B. Atheism C. Cannibalism D. Incest

A. Zealots

How many male heads of household were needed to form a synagogue (3Q)? A. 6 B. 10 C. 12 D. 24

B. 10

One must always be careful with the chapter divisions in the Bible because they were added about ________ by a bishop. A. 300 AD B. 1200 AD C. 1611 AD D. 1865 AD

B. 1200 AD

Approximately when does Judas Maccabee revolt and purify the temple from the defiled plots of Antiochus Epiphanes (2W)? A. 333 BC B. 167 BC C. 98 BC D. 5 BC

B. 167 BC

Cyrus takes over the Persian empire in 539 BC defeating Babylon and the Persians will rule until _______ A. 400 BC B. 333 BC C. 165 BC D. 63 BC

B. 333 BC

Malachi ended the Old Testament about what date? A. 250 BC B. 400 BC C. 586 BC D. 333 BC

B. 400 BC

When was the New Testament written down? A. 5 B.C. - 100 A.D. B. 50 A.D. to 95 A.D. C. 32 A.D. to 70 A.D. D. 70 A. D. to 125 A.D.

B. 50 A.D. to 95 A.D.

It was argued that Mark is most likely written before Peter dies. Therefore Mark was mostly likely written before ______ when Peter died (10D) A. 70 AD B. 65 AD C. 55 AD D. 80 AD

B. 65 AD

What did the Delphi Oracle tell Croesus in terms of his battle with Cyrus of Persia? A. He would win B. A great empire will be destroyed C. An old king would sit on his golden throne D. A warrior would defeat the enemy

B. A great empire will be destroyed

In the Sermon on the Mount who did Jesus say transgressed the law of adultery (6AC)? A. A man who took another man's wife B. A man who looks at a woman with lust in his eye C. A man who does not protect and provide for his own wife D. All who do not follow him

B. A man who looks at a woman with lust in his eye

Mark may have put himself into his gospel in this story (9V)? A. A young man following Jesus down the Mount of Olives B. A young man running away naked as the guards grabbed his robe C. A young man swinging a sword and was rebuked by Jesus D. A young man hiding in the bushes when Jesus was captured

B. A young man running away naked as the guards grabbed his robe

The magi were linked back into which Old Testament covenant that all nations would be blessed (6V)? A. Noahic Covenant B. Abrahamic Covenant C. Sinaitic Covenant D. Davidic Covenant

B. Abrahamic Covenant

A child slaps his mother's face and says she should turn the other cheek is an example of what kind of improper hermeneutic (9R)? A. Hyperbole exaggerating a statement from the Sermon on the Mount B. Absolutizing a statement from the Sermon on the Mount C. Taking the Bible literally D. Synecdoche

B. Absolutizing a statement from the Sermon on the Mount

All of the following are part of our MATTHEWS acrostic EXCEPT (6C) A. Methodical B. Accurate C. Time D. Hebrew E. Extensive beyond Judaism

B. Accurate

Many of the books that were accepted into the canon of the New Testament on the basis that they were written by _______ (9W) A. A prophet B. An apostle C. Were inspired by the Holy Spirit D. A holy person

B. An apostle

All of the following are our three best uncial manuscripts upon which the New Testament is built EXCEPT (4Z) A. Alexandrinus B. Antiochus C. Vaticanus D. Sinaiticus

B. Antiochus

Which of the tetrarchs was banished to Gaul allegedly for killing pilgrims (3B)? A. Herod Antipas B. Archelaus C. Herod Philip D. Herod Alexander

B. Archelaus

How did the Zealots conceive of the kingdom of God (3O)? A. As an other-worldy kingdom in heaven B. As a military political kingdom on earth C. As a kingdom focused on a pure temple on earth D. As a kingdom of all peoples coming together on earth

B. As a military political kingdom on earth

Why did God tell David he wanted to build him a house (9B)? A. Because David was a man after his own heart B. Because David wanted to build God a temple C. Because David led Israel in the way of the Lord D. Because God wanted David to become king of Israel after Saul

B. Because David wanted to build God a temple

How does one discover the point of view Matthew has in portraying Christ (6D)? A. By seeing what Matthew repeats the most B. By seeing what is unique to the book of Matthew in comparison with the other gospels C. By seeing how Matthew orders his material D. By seeing what material Matthew leaves out of his gospel

B. By seeing what is unique to the book of Matthew in comparison with the other gospels

What is the word "Messiah" is translated over into Greek as (6Y)?A. Jesus B. Christ C. Immanuel D. Cephas

B. Christ

What word does Matthew mention twice that is not found in the other gospels (8Q)? A. Synagogue B. Church C. Fasting D. Unclean

B. Church

Who is called the Messiah in Isaiah? A. Alexander B. Cyrus C. Nehemiah

B. Cyrus

Under which Persian king was the second temple finished? A. Artaxerxes B. Darius C. Xerxes D. Cyrus

B. Darius

Who was the last Persian ruler to fight with and oppose Alexander in 333 BC (2A)? A. Cyrus II B. Darius III C. Artaxerxes IV D. Xerxes V

B. Darius III

Prior to taking up the cross to follow Christ what did Jesus say one must do (7H)? A. Give all their money to the poor B. Deny oneself C. Seek the flourishing of all people D. Leave their nets

B. Deny oneself

Papyrus is largely preserved only in what country (4D)? A. Asia Minor (Turkey) B. Egypt C. Rome D. Syria

B. Egypt

What group looked for an apocalyptic end of the world where they would be justified and evil destroyed (2P)? A. Sadducees B. Essenes C. Zealots D. Pharisees

B. Essenes

Which group was associated with the Dead Sea Scroll community (2P) ? A. Sadducees B. Essenes C. Zealots D. Pharisees

B. Essenes

The word translated "gospel" is from what Greek word (10J)? A. Logos B. Euaggelion C. Apostellw D. Kerygma

B. Euaggelion

If a person in the Christian community doesn't listen to the rebuke of the church what is to be done according to Matthew 18 (6J)? A. Forgive him 7 times 70 times B. Excommunicate him out of the church C. Have him meet with the elders until he sees the error of his ways D. Give him one final warning

B. Excommunicate him out of the church

Where do we get our Old Testament canon without the Apocrypha from (3G)? A. From the Dead Sea Scrolls B. From the Jews C. From Jesus D. From the early church

B. From the Jews

Who was the famous rabbi that taught St. Paul (3J)? A. Akiba B. Gamaliel C. Shammai D. Hillel

B. Gamaliel

What does the Emmanuel concept mean (10M)? A. The Lord God almighty B. God with us C. God's grace D. God's steadfast love

B. God with us

The New Testament was originally written in what language? A. Latin B. Greek C. Hebrew D. Aramaic

B. Greek

How does Mark portray the temptation of Christ in the wilderness (11E)? A. He changes the order so that the turning the stones into bread is last B. He adds that Jesus was out with the wild animals C. He adds that the Pharisees came out to meet Jesus in the desert D. He has Jesus resting in a cave in the desert

B. He adds that Jesus was out with the wild animals

All of the following where found in the reign of John Hyrcanus EXCEPT (2AB) A. Pharisee and Sadducee parties develop B. He rebuilt the temple court yards C. He expands the territorial boundaries of Israel D. He has his children educated by the Greek

B. He rebuilt the temple court yards

Cyrus' benevolence can be seen in ____________ A. He gave the Jews food and water B. He set the Jews free to return to Israel C. He allowed for people to prosper and not pay heavy taxes D. He was kind to the prophets of Israel like Daniel

B. He set the Jews free to return to Israel

How did Jesus heal the centurion's servant (7N)? A. He went to his house and touched the servant's hand B. He spoke and the servant was healed C. He allowed the servant to touch the hem of his garment D. He put mud on the servant and then told him to wash it off and he would be healed

B. He spoke and the servant was healed

ow did Peter die according to tradition (9W)?A. He was beheaded B. He was crucified C. He was burned alive D. He was thrown into the ocean

B. He was crucified

What does Jesus speak more about than anyone else in the New Testament (7J)? A. Heaven B. Hell C. Grace D. Faith

B. Hell

What proves that Jesus was born about 5 BC (2AF)? A. Rome gave the order for taxing Palestine in 5 BC B. Herod dies 4 BC C. The star the magi followed was known to be about 4 BC D. Quirinius the Roman governor at Christ's birth was dismissed about 4 BC

B. Herod dies 4 BC

What is "all Jerusalem went out to see john the Baptist." an example of (9N)? A. Synecdoche B. Hyperbole C. Metonymy D. Inclusio E. Irony

B. Hyperbole

To which one of her sons did Salome Alexandra give the high priesthood (2AD)? A. Aristobolus B. Hyrcanus C. Aretas D. Antipater

B. Hyrcanus

In terms of Jesus, how does Matthew begin and end his book (7P)? A. Jesus - he shall save his people from their sins B. Immanuel - God with us C. The great physician - Jesus healing people D. Jesus as the suffering servant

B. Immanuel - God with us

When did Jesus mention the Samaritans (3P)? A. In the healing of the blind man of Samaria B. In the parable of the Good Samaritan C. In the calling of Matthew D. In the healing of the Samaritan centurion

B. In the parable of the Good Samaritan

The Persian Empire extended to what river on the East? A. Euphrates B. Indus C. Nile D. Granicus

B. Indus

What did Alexander try to encourage his troops to do that made them less loyal to Alexander (2H)? A. Drink and relax rather than fight B. Intermarry with the woman from the east C. Reject Greek culture D. Start dressing in the robes of the eastern fighters

B. Intermarry with the woman from the east

The first question asked on whether a book should be in the canon is _______(4N) A. Is it written by an apostle B. Is it inspired by God C. Does it address religious themes D. Was it accepted by the people of God

B. Is it inspired by God

The second part of Marks quote "A voice of one calling in the desert," is from which prophet that Mark actually cites in this composite OT quote (10K)? A. Jeremiah B. Isaiah C. Daniel D. Malachi

B. Isaiah

What is interesting about Matthew's citation of the Isaiah 9 concerning a virgin giving birth (8L)? A. It gives the theological context on why Christ had to be born of a virgin B. It may refer initially to Isaiah's wife and then echoed down to Mary in a fuller sense C. It links Christ's birth into the lion and lamb passage where Jesus would be the lion D. It traces the genealogy through Mary as a virgin not Joseph

B. It may refer initially to Isaiah's wife and then echoed down to Mary in a fuller sense

Why did Jeremiah cite the idea of Rachel weeping for her children (8N)? A. Jeremiah applied it to the Assyrian attack of the northern kingdom B. Jeremiah applied it to the Babylonian attack of Jerusalem C. Jeremiah applied it to the death the godly young king Josiah D. Jeremiah applied it to Antiochus' slaughter of the Jews at Bethzur

B. Jeremiah applied it to the Babylonian attack of Jerusalem

The book of Matthew is built around five discourses which leads to the development of what idea in Matthew (9C)? A. Jesus is the son of David B. Jesus is the new Moses C. Jesus is Immanuel, God with us D. Jesus has come to save his people from their sins

B. Jesus is the new Moses

Sometimes there will be differences in the Gospels which may arise from what factor (4Y)? A. The writer's memories failed them B. Jesus preached the same sermon several times to different audiences C. Sometimes the scribes would substitute a synonym in for what Jesus said D. Different writers put things in different order

B. Jesus preached the same sermon several times to different audiences

Why was it ironic the way that Jesus answered the Sadducees about the resurrection and a woman being married to seven guys (3L)? A. Jesus used the oral tradition to refute them which they didn't accept either B. Jesus referred to angels as the solution which they didn't believe in either C. Jesus referred to the Song of Songs which they didn't accept to solve the issue D. Jesus referred to a Greek author to solve the problem which they looked up to

B. Jesus referred to angels as the solution which they didn't believe in either

Who was Matthew's audience that he develops his book around five discourses (6G)? A. Romans B. Jews C. Christians D. Potential converts

B. Jews

What is different about how John portrays the miracles than Mark (11D)? A. John has Jesus healing using material like mud Mark just has him speaking B. John has faith come after the miracle while Mark has it come before C. John focuses on non-therapeutic miracles while Mark does therapeutic D. John links miracles and parables while Mark does not

B. John has faith come after the miracle while Mark has it come before

The Jews had a Messiah ben-David to rule and a Messiah ben- _______ who was the suffering servant (10Q)? A. Abraham B. Joseph C. Elijah D. Jeremiah

B. Joseph

What tribe is Jesus from that gives him access to the title "king"? A. Benjamin B. Judah C. Dan D. Levi

B. Judah

In the parable of the wheat and tares what did Jesus say to do when the workers discovered the weeds amidst the wheat (7I)? A. Pull the weeds out so they would not hurt the wheat B. Let them grow with the wheat so that the wheat is not damaged C. Burn the field and replant new wheat D. Harvest the wheat immediately to avoid the damage of the weeds

B. Let them grow with the wheat so that the wheat is not damaged

Alexander is from what region (2C)?A. Achaia B. Macedonia C. Thrace D. Peloponnese

B. Macedonia

What relationship between Matthew and Luke was highlighted (6M)? A. Matthew condenses the longer statements of Luke B. Matthew gathers what Luke scatters C. Matthew organizes while Luke chronologizes D. Matthew has words while Luke has images

B. Matthew gathers what Luke scatters

Which manuscript type is very late and often was copied after 1000 AD or so (4Z)? A. Uncials B. Miniscules C. Papyrus D. Vellum

B. Miniscules

When Jesus was talking with Jairus, the synagogue leader, about healing his daughter what did he tell him he needed to do (11I)? A. Follow Jesus and not turn back B. Not be afraid but just believe C. Open the door of his heart D. To carry his daughter out to Jesus

B. Not be afraid but just believe

What was one of the major benefits of the Septuagint (2S)? A. Now people could read and write and record what Jesus was doing B. Now people all over the world could read the Jewish Scriptures about the Messiah C. Now people could understand Judaism's claim of there being only one God D. Now people could teach people to read the Bible in their own language

B. Now people all over the world could read the Jewish Scriptures about the Messiah

Often after Jesus does a non-therapeutic miracle in front of the disciples what does he say to them right after they react to his miracle (11C)? A. Follow me B. O you of little faith C. You will see much great things than these D. How long until you understand

B. O you of little faith

Why did the Sanhedrin appeal to Pontius Pilate in the case of Jesus (3R)? A. They wanted opposition to Jesus to form an alliance with Rome B. Only Rome could execute capital punishment C. They wanted to make Rome responsible for Jesus' death D. While they could stone someone they wanted Jesus crucified

B. Only Rome could execute capital punishment

What word means correct or true doctrine (6Z)? A. Orthopraxy B. Orthodoxy C. Orthopedics D. Doxology

B. Orthodoxy

Approximately how many manuscripts of the Greek New Testament do we have (pick the best answer) (4AB)? A. Over 4,000 B. Over 5,000 C. Over 6,000 D. Over 7,000

B. Over 5,000

How did persecution impact the discussion of canonicity (4M)? A. People were willing to flee with the manuscripts B. People wanted to know whether of book was the word of God before they would die for it C. People hid the books and some of them were never found D. Many of the books were burned

B. People wanted to know whether of book was the word of God before they would die for it

Which New Testament writer seems to be aware of a Pauline collection of letters already in the first century as he is writing (4R)? A. John B. Peter C. Timothy D. James

B. Peter

What does Peter grouping Paul's letters with the other scriptures show? A. Peter was in the minority in the early church and was forced to accept Paul B. Peter accepted Paul's letters as authoritative and canonical immediately C. Peter was collecting the books of the New Testament already D. Peter did not have a clear sense of which books were authoritative yet

B. Peter accepted Paul's letters as authoritative and canonical immediately

All of the following are uniquely mentioned in the book of Matthew about Peter EXCEPT (6Q) A. Peter walking on water B. Peter healing a cripple in the temple area C. Peter, get behind me Satan D. Peter and the temple tax with a coin from a fish

B. Peter healing a cripple in the temple area

Paul was associated with which Jewish sect (3J)? A. Sadducees B. Pharisees C. Essenes D. Zealots

B. Pharisees

What first century Jewish sect put a lot of emphasis on the oral tradition (3C)? A. Sadducees B. Pharisees C. Zealots D. Essenes

B. Pharisees

There is a movement to the oikoumene [civilized world] from the _____ in Alexander's day (2J). A. Ieron -temple B. Polis—city C. Nomos—law D. Palace

B. Polis—city

What is one problem that oral communication has (4G)? A. It can communicate from one person to a whole group B. Preservation over a long period of time C. People can twist oral communication and there is no way to check it D. Written communication is shorter and more concise

B. Preservation over a long period of time

What was John the Baptist's message about the kingdom (8C)? A. One coming after me was before me B. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near C. The kingdom must increase but I must decrease D. The kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven

B. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near

In our heads when we hear the word "Pharisee" we think "hypocrite," what would a Jew in the first century had thought (3J)? A. Hypocrite B. Respect C. Legalist D. Strict

B. Respect

What two things do the Sadducees not believe in that are featured in the book of Matthew (9E)? A. Drinking wine and the priesthood B. Resurrection and angels C. Tithing and taxes D. Fasting and the temple in Jerusalem

B. Resurrection and angels

What was the audience to whom Mark was written (10F)? A. Jews of Jerusalem B. Romans in Rome C. Greeks in Troas D. Greeks in Corinth

B. Romans in Rome

Who does Mark mention that Paul mentions in his letter to the Romans (10H)? A. Dionysius the nephew of Pontius Pilate B. Rufus the son of Simon the Cyrene C. Damaris the wife of Alexander of Rome D. Aquila who had lived in Rome for many years

B. Rufus the son of Simon the Cyrene

Which Jewish sect was associated with the high priesthood in the time of Jesus (3K)? A. Zealots B. Sadducees C. Essenes D. Pharisees

B. Sadducees

Homoeoteleuton type of scribal error is ____________ (4AG) A. Confusion of similar look letters B. Same endings so when you eye jumps back to the page you skip down the page to a similar ending C. When two readings are added together D. When things are written once and they should have been written twice

B. Same endings so when you eye jumps back to the page you skip down the page to a similar ending

Why is the story of the woman hemorrhaging blood so un-Old Testament (7O)? A. She was unclean and should not have been in the city B. She was unclean and what she touched should have become unclean C. She should have washed with water D. She should have been anointed with oil to be healed

B. She was unclean and what she touched should have become unclean

It was suggested that all of the following indicate a Roman conceptual framework in Mark EXCEPT (10I) A. Demons B. Soldiers C. Crowds D. Banquets

B. Soldiers

Who does Matthew portray Jesus as greater than in terms of teaching (7L)? A. Elijah B. Solomon C. Daniel D. David

B. Solomon

Jesus self-designates himself by using what title (10O)? A. Son of David B. Son of Man C. Son of God D. Rabbi

B. Son of Man

Mount Olympus is closest to what city? A. Thessalonica B. Sparta C. Ephesus D. Antioch

B. Sparta

Which city in Greece is on the Peloponnese? A. Athens B. Sparta C. Troas D. Philippi

B. Sparta

Which aspect of the Son of Man term did Jesus' prediction of his betrayal illustrate (10Q)? A. Eschatological B. Suffering C. Identification with human beings D. Divine E. Authority

B. Suffering

Which Jewish document is a large and elaborate commentary on the Mishna (3F)? A. Haggadah B. Talmud C. Midrash D. Targums

B. Talmud

What is the Byzantine family of manuscripts is called (4AE)? A. Textus Minisculus B. Textus Receptus C. Textus Apostolus D. Textus Divinitus

B. Textus Receptus

What did Alexander get a little in his head when he was in Egypt (2G)? A. That he was the greatest king ever to have lived B. That he was somehow connected to the gods C. That he was destined to rule the world D. That he needed to totally wipe out the Persians

B. That he was somehow connected to the gods

What story or rumor among the Jews does Matthew uniquely pick up (9F)? A. That Jesus fled to Galilee and another was crucified in his place B. That the disciples stole the body of Jesus C. That the disciples paid off the Roman soldiers not to kill Jesus D. That Judas had buried the body of Jesus outside the city

B. That the disciples stole the body of Jesus

What custom does Mark explain for his Rome audience concerning the Jews and their preparing to eat food (10G)? A. They only eat kosher foods B. That they ceremonially wash their hands before eating C. That their pots and pans must be ceremonially cleansed D. That only Jews are allowed to eat at their tables

B. That they ceremonially wash their hands before eating

When Mark explains that on the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread is when the Passover lamb was slain, show what about Mark's audience (10G)? A. That they knew about the Passover lamb B. That they were not Jewish C. That they were Jews who had forgotten the law D. That they were Jews of the diaspora

B. That they were not Jewish

The Samaritans had their origin when the __________ (3P) A. Babylonians leveled Jerusalem in 586 BC B. The Assyrians took Samaria in 722 BC C. The Seleucides took Jerusalem in 198 BC D. The Edomites burned the land in 603 BC

B. The Assyrians took Samaria in 722 BC

In order to understand the statement "Behold, the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world" all of the following Old Testament backgrounds must be understood EXCEPT A. The sacrificial system B. The Feast of Pentecost C. The temple cult D. The levitical movement

B. The Feast of Pentecost

Who were the early witnesses uniquely in the book of Matthew (9L)? A. John the Baptist B. The Gentile wise men C. The children D. The shepherds who came to his birth

B. The Gentile wise men

What in the Midrash gives the legal aspects of the law (3D)? A. The Haggadah B. The Halakhah C. The Targum D. The Lex Talionis

B. The Halakhah

What group of people came down from the Caucasians and not Arabs?A. The Iraqis B. The Iranians C. The Saudis D. The Egyptians

B. The Iranians

To what does Matthew refer forty times in his book (8K)? A. The death of Christ B. The Old Testament C. The works of Josephus D. The Maccabees

B. The Old Testament

What was prompting the Syrians to dominate Israel (2T)? A. There was a famine in the land of Syria B. The Romans were taxing the Syrians C. The Syrians were trying to reinstitute Alexander's empire

B. The Romans were taxing the Syrians

In the days of Alexander Jannaeus who did the Pharisees ironically seek help from to oppose their own king as he crucified 800 Pharisees (2AC)? A. The Romans B. The Syrians C. The Idumeans D. The Egyptians

B. The Syrians

Mark opens with the quote applied to Jesus "I will send my messenger who will prepare the way before Me," who is it that is speaking in the Old Testament (10L)? A. The Messiah B. The Yahweh Almighty C. El Shaddai D. The angel of the Lord

B. The Yahweh Almighty

On what will Mark focus his writing (11B)? A. The words of Jesus B. The actions of Jesus C. The parables of Jesus D. The passion of Jesus

B. The actions of Jesus

In the wilderness temptation of Christ Matthew develops the idea that Jesus is _____ (6E) A. The Son of David B. The new Israel C. The perfect man D. The tabernacle of God in the wilderness

B. The new Israel

The Lord's prayer prays for what aspect of the kingdom (8D)? A. The already B. The not yet C. The before D. The after

B. The not yet

The parable of the ten bridesmaids is about what aspect of the kingdom (8D)? A. The already B. The not yet C. The before D. The after

B. The not yet

In a Jewish worship service what is the most important part of the service (3T)? A. The reciting of the Shema B. The reading of Scripture C. The sermon D. The blessing

B. The reading of Scripture

Who did Jesus say would have a hard time entering the kingdom of heaven (7G)? A. The religious B. The rich C. Those judging others D. The children of the evil one

B. The rich

Which is to be preferred (4AH)? A. The longer reading B. The shorter reading C. The reading that makes the most sense D. The reading that best fits with theological orthodoxy

B. The shorter reading

What has been found at the south wall excavations in Jerusalem that confirms Jesus' prediction (10E)? A. The shops of the money changers B. The stones of the temple were thrown down C. A coin that was used for paying the temple tax D. A stone in the wall of modern Jerusalem from the Roman Xth legion

B. The stones of the temple were thrown down

When the kingdom comes in the book of the Revelation what reappears (8J)? A. The seven pillars of truth B. The tree of life C. The ark of the covenant D. The temple

B. The tree of life

Why did the Greeks use allegorism (2Q)? A. They enjoyed writing stories about imaginary worlds B. They didn't like the gods fighting and so turned them into concepts C. They wrote about animals doing things that humans do D. They prided themselves in metaphorical thinking

B. They didn't like the gods fighting and so turned them into concepts

How does Mark portray Jesus' relationship with his own brothers (11G)? A. They are followers of Jesus B. They thought he was out of his mind C. They wonder about him just like the apostles did D. They opposed him supporting the Pharisees

B. They thought he was out of his mind

What kind of relationship did the early Christians initially have with Judaism (9G)? A. They were considered to be a Hellenistic heresy B. They were considered to be a part of Judaism called the Nazarenes C. They were considered to be a false religion like the Samaritans D. They were considered to be part of the Essene movement

B. They were considered to be a part of Judaism called the Nazarenes

What were the satrapies that Darius set up? A. They were statues of the king B. They were regional provinces C. They were special boats he had built for trading D. They were a network of temples he built

B. They were regional provinces

In the incident where Jesus walks on the water in Mark the disciples do not understand but what do they do in Matthew when Jesus gets into the boat (7C)? A. They thank Jesus for teaching them B. They worship Jesus as the son of God C. They are amazed and remain speechless D. They were afraid and row the boat harder

B. They worship Jesus as the son of God

Matthew has Jesus saying "You have heard it said 'hate your enemies'" how does that show Matthew has a Jewish audience (9D)? A. This quote is recited during the Passover feast of the Jews B. This quote is found not in the Old Testament but in the Dead Sea Scrolls which only Jews would know about C. This quote was written on the entrance into the temple mount D. Herod had used this statement when punishing the Jews and the Jews would have remembered it

B. This quote is found not in the Old Testament but in the Dead Sea Scrolls which only Jews would know about

Nineveh is located on the north of what river? A. The Euphrates B. Tigris C. Indus D. Nile

B. Tigris

All of the following are other ways besides chronological order that a person may choose to organize their biography of a person by EXCEPT (6M)? A. Theme B. Time of day C. Characters D. Location

B. Time of day

In the book of Acts to what does Peter object after being instructed in a vision to do it (10C)? A. To give the Lord's supper to a Roman centurion B. To eat unclean animals C. To circumcise a Gentile child D. To preach the gospel to the Gentiles

B. To eat unclean animals

Why is the number 14 in the genealogy of Jesus found three times repeated (7S)? A. Trying to show Jesus was the legitimate son of Joseph and Mary B. Trying to show Jesus was the son of David C. Trying to show Jesus was the son of God D. Trying to show that it was 14 generations from Abraham to Jesus

B. Trying to show Jesus was the son of David

Jesus commended what two foreign cities over Chorazin and Bethsaida (9K)? A. Babylon and Nineveh B. Tyre and Sidon C. Alexandria and Memphis D. Athens and Corinth

B. Tyre and Sidon

In the genealogy in Matthew who was explicitly mentioned in place of Bathsheba (9J)? A. Phineas the Moabite B. Uriah the Hittite C. Doeg the Edomite D. Hadad the Ammonite

B. Uriah the Hittite

The synagogue functioned for the benefit of Judaism in all of the following ways EXCEPT A. Education B. Vocational opportunities C. Worship D. Social needs and identity E. Legal body of sorts

B. Vocational opportunities

All of the following were suggested reasons that may have prompted John Mark to quit on the First Missionary Journey EXCEPT (9X) A. Homesick B. Was hurt and had to return home C. Didn't like Paul taking leadership from Barnabas in Turkey D. Had problems with preaching to the Gentiles

B. Was hurt and had to return home

What is the Messianic Secret (10S)? A. When Jesus told his brothers and mother not to tell of his childhood B. When Jesus told those he healed not to tell anyone what he had done C. When Jesus told Mary not to tell the disciples to come to Capernaum D. When Jesus told his disciples they didn't understand because it was secret

B. When Jesus told those he healed not to tell anyone what he had done

In class, with what did we connect the book ending with fear and trembling with (11M)? A. When John Mark ran away in the Garden of Gethsemane B. When Mark abandoned Paul and Barnabas on the First Missionary Journey C. When the Christians gathered at his house D. How the disciples were prior to their realizing that Christ has risen

B. When Mark abandoned Paul and Barnabas on the First Missionary Journey

When was the diaspora begun (3Q)? A. When the Egyptians took over Israel in 953 BC B. When the Assyrians took Samaria and exiled them in 722 BC C. When the Babylonians scattered the Jews in 586 BC after destroying the temple D. When the Seleucids scattered the Jews after Alexander in 198 BC

B. When the Assyrians took Samaria and exiled them in 722 BC

Dittography is __________ (4AG) A. When the order of letter is switched "their" B. When things are written twice and they should have been written once C. Same endings so when you eye jumps back to the page you skip down the page to asimilar ending D. When two readings are added together

B. When things are written twice and they should have been written once

What did Peter and Paul have a conflict over in the early church (4Q)? A. Whether Jews had to renounce Judaism before becoming Christians B. Whether Gentiles had to be circumcised and eat kosher or not C. Whether all churches must pay homage to the church at Rome D. How Jesus could be God and man at the same time

B. Whether Gentiles had to be circumcised and eat kosher or not

Who was the wise man who built his house on the rock (7K)? A. Whoever builds his house on the rock of Jesus B. Whoever puts Jesus' words into practice C. Whoever helps those in need D. Whoever does not deny Jesus when persecution comes

B. Whoever puts Jesus' words into practice

What does "synoptic" mean (6B)?A. Shared source B. With one eye C. Common core D. With one pen

B. With one eye

The date we learned for Alexander is _________ (2E) A. 586 BC B. 400 BC C. 333 BC D. 165 BC

C. 333 BC

When was the temple destroyed and Judah hauled off to Babylon? A. 722 BC B. 612 BC C. 586 BC D. 515 BC

C. 586 BC

Who does Mark feature at the cross when Christ died (11L)? A. Mary B. Peter and John C. A centurion D. Barabbas

C. A centurion

Who leads the animals in the coming kingdom (8I)? A. A priest B. The righteous C. A child D. A son of David

C. A child

All of the following are suppliants in Mark EXCEPT (11B) A. A person with leprosy B. Peter's mother-in-law C. A man born blind D. A crippled man carried by his friends

C. A man born blind

What was the shift of the kingdom of God in most gospels to the kingdom of heaven in Matthew labeled as [one word use in place of another; Washington decided for Congress decided] (8A)? A. A metaphor B. A hyperbole C. A metonymy D. A synecdoche

C. A metonymy

What did Darius build that helped in the communications network of the Persian empire? A. A pony express series of riders taking letters quickly throughout the kingdom B. A series of smoke signals which could communicate C. A road system throughout the empire D. A fleet of ships

C. A road system throughout the empire

The Sadducees used what example to argue against the resurrection with Jesus (9E)? A. A woman caught in adultery B. A man who had been killed by the Romans C. A woman who had been married repeatedly D. A man burned to death and his ashes scattered

C. A woman who had been married repeatedly

What line in the tribe of Levi did priests have be from? A. Eliezer B. Moses C. Aaron D. Samuel

C. Aaron

What aspect of the Abrahamic covenant did the book of Matthew feature (9B)? A. The possession of the land B. The coming of the promised seed C. Abraham being a blessing to all nations D. Abraham's faith

C. Abraham being a blessing to all nations

1 and 2 Maccabees are considered part of the ________(2B) A. Old Testament B. Pseudepigrapha C. Apocrypha D. Antilegomena

C. Apocrypha

After Herod the Great which one of the tetrarchs got Judea, Samaria and Idumea, the largest part of the territory (3B)? A. Herod Antipas B. Herod Philip C. Archelaus D. Herod Alexander

C. Archelaus

To whom does Hycanus II go to for help against his brother Aristobolus who was attacking backed by the army (2AD)? A. Antiochus the Syrian B. Ptolemy the Egyptian C. Aretas the Idumean D. Herod the Nabatean

C. Aretas the Idumean

Who did Philip of Macedon have educate his young son Alexander (2D)? A. Socrates B. Plato C. Aristotle D. Tsung Su

C. Aristotle

For which Persian ruler was Nehemiah cupbearer (2A)? A. Cyrus B. Darius C. Artaxerxes D. Xerxes

C. Artaxerxes

Who was the Persian king during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah? A. Darius B. Cyrus C. Artaxerxes D. Xerxes

C. Artaxerxes

In the epistle of 1 Peter, how does Peter refer to Mark in Babylon (Rome) (9W)? A. As a servant of the Lord B. As his secretary C. As his son D. As his helper

C. As his son

The Sadducees were known because of their _______ (9E) A. Held the tradition of the elders B. Piety C. Assimilation with Hellenism D. Association with the priests

C. Assimilation with Hellenism

Nineveh is the capital of __________ and will fall in 612 BC. A. Babylon B. Persia C. Assyria D. Egypt

C. Assyria

When did Jesus say the wheat and the tares would be separated (7I)?A. When the plants sprouted B. When the heads of grain appear C. At the harvest D. When the wheat is gathered into barns

C. At the harvest

What city is located between the Tigris and Euphrates south of Nineveh in what is called Iraq today? A. Damascus B. Ebla C. Babylon D. Nuzu

C. Babylon

Why does Jesus rebukes the disciples after he stills the storm (11H)? A. Because they have no understanding B. Because they didn't wake him up earlier C. Because they were afraid D. Because they were rowing so hard to get to shore

C. Because they were afraid

2 Timothy 3:16 talks about Scripture as ________ (4F) A. Having its origin in God and not in the will of people B. Being perfect C. Being God breathed or inspired by God D. Never passing away

C. Being God breathed or inspired by God

What terms did Jesus say his disciples should go by (6Y) A. Friends B. Comrades C. Brothers D. Servants of the Lord

C. Brothers

Which Persian ruler took Egypt? A. Darius B. Artaxerxes C. Cambyses D. Cyrus

C. Cambyses

Whose decree frees Israel to return to the land of Palestine? A. Alexander B. Nehemiah C. Cyrus D. Darius

C. Cyrus

The Son of Man coming in the clouds terminology is derived from what Old Testament prophet (11A)? A. Isaiah B. Jeremiah C. Daniel D. Malachi

C. Daniel

What Old Testament figure does the opening verse and genealogy tie Jesus into (7R)? A. Solomon B. Noah C. David D. Jacob

C. David

Who was from the town of Bethlehem before Jesus was born there (8L)? A. Isaiah B. Abraham C. David D. Elijah

C. David

Matthew's quoting that Rachel wept for her children was what type of fulfillment (8N)? A. Type and antitype B. Prophecy/fulfillment straight up C. Echoes through the OT into the NT D. Intertextual quotation of a speaker in both the OT and the NT

C. Echoes through the OT into the NT

Alexandria was built in what country? A. Asia Minor B. Greece C. Egypt D. Syria

C. Egypt

What does the word "gospel" mean in Greek (10J)? A. Complete salvation B. Redemption C. Good news D. Forgiveness

C. Good news

What did John Hyrcanus do to the Samaritans around 110 BC that really set off the hatred between the Samaritans and the Jews (3P)? A. He burned their torah scroll B. He crucified 800 of the Samaritans C. He destroyed their temple on Mount Gerizim D. He forced them to be circumcised

C. He destroyed their temple on Mount Gerizim

What did Herod do with his son (2AI)? A. He sent him for training in Rome B. He set him up as the high priest and king over the Jews C. He killed his son in a pool in Jericho D. He sent him to Egypt to rule there so they wouldn't threaten him

C. He killed his son in a pool in Jericho

How did Onias get the high priesthood (2U)? A. He killed the former high priest B. He offered a pig as a sacrifice C. He paid money for the position D. He set up pagan altars by the temple

C. He paid money for the position

How is Jesus is portrayed as greater than Moses in Matthew (7M)? A. He teaches in parables B. He feeds 5,000 C. He said "you have heard, but I say to you" D. He gives a new set of commandments beyond Moses' ten

C. He said "you have heard, but I say to you"

How did Tischendorff acquire the Sinaiticus uncial manuscript (4Z)? A. He spent his fortune on purchasing it B. He traded silk and spices for it C. He stole it D. He made a copy of it by hand

C. He stole it

What does Jesus tell the Syro-Phoenician woman who wanted her child healed that shows Matthew's focus on the Hebrews (9C)?A. He told her she must circumcise her child B. He told her that she must got to the temple in Jerusalem to find healing C. He told her he was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel D. He told her that she should believe the law and the prophets

C. He told her he was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel

What does Alexander do after initially defeating the Persians in north western Turkey that showed his brilliance militarily (2E)? A. He immediately pursued the Persians back to Persia not giving them a chance torecuperate B. He had his soldiers travel with his mounted cavalry rather than splitting them up C. He took the coastal cities in Turkey so his supply lines could not be cut off D. He totally destroyed every city that had given allegiance to the Persians

C. He took the coastal cities in Turkey so his supply lines could not be cut off

What was unique about Cyrus' death and burial? A. He was 50 and had a special horse that transported his body for burial B. He was 60 and killed by a stray arrow C. He was 70 and his troops carried his body 1000 miles to bury it D. He was 45 and his troops built a monumental tomb for him

C. He was 70 and his troops carried his body 1000 miles to bury it

How does Mark portray Jesus' vocation before calling the disciples and traveling around Galilee preaching and teaching (11G)? A. He was the son of a carpenter B. He was a fisherman C. He was a carpenter D. He was a farmer

C. He was a carpenter

Why was Menelaus such a poor choice for the high priesthood even though he paid Syria the temple treasure (2U)? A. He was a murderer B. He offered a pig up on the altar C. He was from the tribe of Benjamin D. He was a liar

C. He was from the tribe of Benjamin

The Old Testament talks about the kingdom being here not up in the clouds in all of the following ways EXCEPT A. They will beat their swords into plowshares B. The mountain of the Lord's temple will be established in the mountains C. He will separate the sheep in the goats in a final judgment D. The wolf and the lamb will live together

C. He will separate the sheep in the goats in a final judgment

The Old Testament was largely written in what language? A. Latin B. Greek C. Hebrew D. Aramaic

C. Hebrew

To what behavior did John the Baptist object to concerning Herod Antipas (3B)? A. His killing of pilgrims B. His circumcising of the Samaritans C. His taking his brother's wife D. His lavish parties

C. His taking his brother's wife

When Jesus says while the foxes have holes the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head, what aspect of the Son of Man title does this feature (10P)? A. Eschatological B. Suffering C. Identification with human beings D. Divine E. Authority

C. Identification with human beings

All of the following show Matthew's style of repetition EXCEPT (9M) A. "Truly, truly I say unto you." B. "Blessed are the ____" C. Immediately Jesus ... D. "You have heard it said but I say..."

C. Immediately Jesus...

What was the difference between Matthew and Mark when Jesus asked them to be careful about the leaven of the Pharisees (7B)? A. In Mark they understand and in Matthew they do not B. In both books they don't understand but only Matthew points out the lack of faith C. In Mark they don't understand but in Matthew they do D. The story is not found in Mark but only in Matthew

C. In Mark they don't understand but in Matthew they do

Where did Paul usually begin his ministry when he entered a new town? A. In the church B. In the city gate C. In the synagogue D. In the city temple

C. In the synagogue

What name does Matthew mention twelve times, six of which are only found in Matthew (9F)? A. The tribes of Jacob B. Our father Abraham C. Israel D. The Jews

C. Israel

What was the chief benefit of finding the Dead Sea Scrolls that made it the biggest find in the twentieth century (3N)? A. It revealed a community we knew nothing about until now B. It showed us Koine Greek was not Holy Spirit Greek but the common language of theday C. It gave us Hebrew manuscripts 1000 years earlier than our best ones until then D. It showed us the roots of many of the rituals practiced in the days of Jesus

C. It gave us Hebrew manuscripts 1000 years earlier than our best ones until then

Besides Stephen who was one of the early martyrs of the early church (9G)? A. Matthew B. Philip C. James D. Thomas

C. James

Which books was questioned as far as its canonical status especially by Martin Luther that it disagreed with previous revelation? A. Romans B. Revelation C. James D. Ephesians

C. James

Critics of the Bible have to get rid of all of the following EXCEPT (10E) A. The feeding of the 5,000 B. Peter walking on water C. Jesus being crucified D. Jesus raising a dead girl to life

C. Jesus being crucified

What best describes what the diaspora is (3Q)? A. Jews that meet on a weekly basis B. Gentiles who have adopted Judaism C. Jews scattered around the world D. Jews who do not follow the kosher laws

C. Jews scattered around the world

Which Hasmonean ruler force circumcision on the Edomites (2AB)?A. Alexander Jannaeus B. Salome Alexandra C. John Hyrcanus D. Aristobolus Antipater

C. John Hyrcanus

Who is the first of the Hasmonean dynasty (2AB)? A. Alexander Jannaeus B. Herod Agrippa C. John Hyrcanus D. Aristobolus Antipater

C. John Hyrcanus

Who said "Behold, the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world." A. Peter B. John the apostle C. John the Baptist D. Joseph, Mary's husband

C. John the Baptist

Which Maccabee did the Syrians allow to become high priest (2Y)? A. Eleazar B. Judas C. Jonathan D. Simon

C. Jonathan

Who was a famous Jewish historian who wrote for the Romans just after the time of Christ as the church was developing (3U)? A. Philo B. Archippus C. Josephus D. Rabbi Akiba

C. Josephus

Which Maccabee was known as the "hammer" (2W)? A. Eleazar B. Simon C. Judas D. Jonathan

C. Judas

When were the papyrus manuscripts discovered (4AA)? A. Just prior to the eighteenth century B. Just prior to the nineteenth century C. Just prior to the twentieth century D. Just prior to the twenty-first century

C. Just prior to the twentieth century

Jesus as the "Son of David" fills what Old Testament institution? A. Prophet B. Priesthood C. Kingship D. Judge

C. Kingship

Mark, because of his Roman audience, translates talitha koum as meaning ______ (10F) A. Sons of Thunder B. Why have you forsaken me C. Little girl, get up D. Be open

C. Little girl, get up

What did Jesus say was the core of righteousness or core commandments (6AD)? A. The ten commandments B. Walking in the footsteps of Jesus C. Loving God and loving one's neighbor D. Truth and righteousness

C. Loving God and loving one's neighbor

All of the following were generals who took over after Alexander died EXCEPT (2J) A. Cassander B. Lysimachus C. Lysias D. Antigonus E. Ptolemy

C. Lysias

In Matthew the temptation of Christ includes all of the following EXCEPT (6D) A. The pinnacle of the temple throw yourself down B. Turn these stones to bread C. Make water in the desert D. Top of a mountain worship Satan

C. Make water in the desert

Who was the chief god in Babylon that Cyrus showed respect to? A. Ra B. Chemosh C. Marduk D. Baal-zephon

C. Marduk

When Jesus got into the boat after walking on the water Mark comments on all of the following EXCEPT (11J)? A. Jesus said take courage B. Jesus said don't be afraid C. Mark comments that the disciples did not believe in him D. Mark notes the disciples did not understand

C. Mark comments that the disciples did not believe in him

How is Matthew different than Mark when telling about the disciples being criticized by the Jews for eating with unwashed hands (9D)? A. Matthew, as a Jew, is the only one who picks that up B. Mark has Jesus rebuking the Pharisees while Matthew does not mention Jesus criticism of that custom C. Mark gives an explanation which not needed for Matthew's Jewish audience D. Matthew tells about the bowls that were used for the washing of their hands

C. Mark gives an explanation which not needed for Matthew's Jewish audience

While Matthew gives the temptation of Christ in eleven verses Mark does it in two showing ________ A. Matthew focuses on converts Mark focuses on believers B. Matthew tells of Jesus' works and Mark of Jesus' words C. Matthew develops the brief statement of Mark D. Matthew gathers what Mark scatters

C. Matthew develops the brief statement of Mark

In what way was Jesus compared to Moses by the very structure of the book of Matthew itself (6C)? A. Matthew has Jesus split water like Moses B. Matthew has ten sections like the ten commandments C. Matthew has five discourses like Moses' five book of the Pentateuch D. Matthew has ten healings matching the ten plagues in Exodus

C. Matthew has five discourses like Moses' five book of the Pentateuch

Who was the father of the Maccabees boys (2V)? A. Daniel B. Simon C. Matthias D. Justus

C. Matthias

The Sadducees did not believe in all of the following EXCEPT (3L) A. Angels B. Resurrection C. Messiah D. Oral tradition

C. Messiah

Heaven is until this day used as a(n) __________ to refer to God (7V) A. Metaphor B. Inclusio C. Metonymy D. Hyperbole

C. Metonymy

Ruth was in Jesus' genealogy and was most famous for being a (9J) A. Prostitute B. From Bethlehem C. Moabite D. Canaanite

C. Moabite

What was one reason it was argued that Mark was probably the first of the gospels (10D)? A. Matthew tells us he wrote after the temple was destroyed B. Luke cites that he used Mark in the construction of his Gospel C. Most of Mark is found in the other Gospels D. Mark has been found in the earliest papyrus manuscripts

C. Most of Mark is found in the other Gospels

It was suggested that magi were coming as those "disciples" who were ________ (6V-W) A. Righteous B. Faithful C. Obedient D. Understanding

C. Obedient

What was the problem of circulation in the early church (4S)? A. The apostle Paul only went to select churches and not to all B. Certain churches were wealthy and hoarded the letters of Paul C. One church got a letter but didn't have those written to other churches D. The church at Jerusalem was the center and all books had to be brought there

C. One church got a letter but didn't have those written to other churches

Which manuscripts are the earliest going back to within thirty years of when the apostle John lived (4Z)? A. Uncials B. Miniscules C. Papyrus D. Vellum

C. Papyrus

How did the professor understand the reference to Peter being the rock upon which the church would be built (6P)? A. Peter is the first head of the church B. Peter's confession was the rock on which the church would be built C. Peter as a disciple among others would be the foundation of the church D. Peter as the first martyr would be the head of the church

C. Peter as a disciple among others would be the foundation of the church

All of the following stories of Peter as hero are not found in Mark EXCEPT (10A) A. Paying the temple tax from the fish coin B. Peter walking on the water C. Peter witnessing the transfiguration D. Peter being given the keys of the kingdom

C. Peter witnessing the transfiguration

What is papyrus that scribes used in copying the scriptures (4D)? A. Paper made from wood B. Animal hides C. Plants that were pressed into ancient paper D. Stone that was written on

C. Plants that were pressed into ancient paper

Who was the Roman general that took over Palestine in 63 BC (2AE)?A. Titus B. Sergius Paulus C. Pompey D. Mark Anthony

C. Pompey

What institution did Moses announce in Deuteronomy 18 that Jesus would fulfill? A. Priest B. King C. Prophet D. Messiah

C. Prophet

The Gospel of Thomas would be considered part of the _________ (3H) A. Apocrypha B. Antilegomena C. Pseudepigrapha D. Gnostic epigrapha

C. Pseudepigrapha

Matthew 18 is a discourse about __________ (6J) A. Tensions between Jews and Christians B. The parables of the kingdom C. Relationships in the community of the church D. How the church is rooted in Judaism

C. Relationships in the community of the church

We cited: Luke 12:31, "But seek first his kingdom and these things will be added to you as well" in order to show that __________ which Matthew added, was a major theme in Matthew (6AB). A. Justification B. Social justice C. Righteousness D. Holiness

C. Righteousness

All of the following are places where major textual problems occur in the New Testament EXCEPT (4AI) A. Mark 16 B. John 8 C. Romans 4 D. 1 John 5:7

C. Romans 4

Who will get Syria a little while after Alexander's death and have a negative impact on Israel from there (2J)? A. Lysias B. Ximenes C. Seleucus D. AntigonusE. Ptolemy

C. Seleucus

In the parable of sheep and goats and the story about those saying "Lord, Lord" but Jesus saying, "I never knew you" raises the issue about the possibility of _______ (7J) A. Refusing to accept the grace of God B. Denying Jesus is God C. Self-deception D. Turning away

C. Self-deception

Why did Herod the Great marry Marriamne (2AF)? A. She was the most beautiful woman in the land B. She was related to Caesar C. She was of Hasmonean descent D. She was good friends with Cleopatra in Egypt

C. She was of Hasmonean descent

Matthew adds Peter walking on the water resulting in the length of the story in Matthew being __________ A. The same length as in Mark B. Slightly longer than the story in Mark C. Shorter than the story in Mark D. Twice as long as the story in Mark

C. Shorter than the story in Mark

Which Maccabee starts the Hasmonean dynast that last 100 years (2Z)? A. Eleazar B. Judas C. Simon D. Jonathan

C. Simon

Why was Koine Greek was developed by Alexander (2I)? A. So that all nations would speak the same language B. As a means of sending the signal to other nations that they were subjected under Greekcontrol C. So that he could communicate with his troops in a common language D. So that it would signal to the world that the Greeks were conquering the world

C. So that he could communicate with his troops in a common language

When Jesus said he did not come to bring peace but the sword, what did he mean (7F)? A. They would need swords to defend themselves B. Jesus would ultimately come back with swords not as a servant C. Swords would be used on his followers D. Peace would only be in the future, swords were for now

C. Swords would be used on his followers

What title do the Jews give when referring to the Law, Prophets and the Writings (2SP)? A. Berith B. Emet C. Tanak D. Hesed

C. Tanak

The King James version which well served the English church for 350 years was based on what manuscript family (4AE)? A. The Caesarean family B. The Alexandrian family C. The Byzantine family D. The Syriac family

C. The Byzantine family

Which family of manuscripts is the latest although there are many more of them (4AE)? A. The Caesarean family B. The Alexandrian family C. The Byzantine family D. The Syriac family

C. The Byzantine family

What is the following quote called: "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father..." (9K)? A. The Abrahamic Covenant B. The Church Covenant C. The Great Commission D. The Sending of the Twelve

C. The Great Commission

The Jews do not like saying the name of God so they often refer to him by what phrase (10L)? A. The Holy One B. The Mighty One C. The Name D. The Good

C. The Name

The Iranians are descended from what ancient Empire? A. Hellenism B. The Babylonians C. The Persians D. The Assyrians

C. The Persians

The following from Mark "the kingdom of heaven is near, repent and believe," that's what Mark says." is found in Matthew as the _______ A. Temptation of Christ B. The parables of the kingdom C. The Sermon on the Mount D. The Olivet Discourse

C. The Sermon on the Mount

How did Peter identify Jesus when Jesus asked him who that he the Son of Man was (10O)? A. The Son of David B. The Messiah C. The Son of God D. The Chosen one

C. The Son of God

Mark features the miracles of Jesus as _______ (11D) A. Demonstrating the compassion of Jesus on all B. A model for his disciples to follow when he sends them out C. The breaking in of the kingdom of God into this world D. Proof that Jesus is the Son of God

C. The breaking in of the kingdom of God into this world

When Jesus casts the demon out of a person in Mark 1 what extra details does Mark use to highlight that miracle (11E)? A. The demon addresses Jesus as the Son of David B. The demon bows down to Jesus C. The demon comes out with a shriek D. The people are terrified and run away

C. The demon comes out with a shriek

What was used to demonstrate Matthew actually condenses the works of Jesus (6H)? A. The request for Barabbas to be released Matthew reduces the number of words used in Mark B. The story of the beheading of John Matthew reduces the number of words used in Mark C. The demoniacs of Gadarene Matthew reduces the number of words Mark uses D. The parable of the Seeds Matthew reduces the words that Mark uses

C. The demoniacs of Gadarene Matthew reduces the number of words Mark uses

When Jesus said "this generation will not pass away" to what was he referring (8W)? A. His generation B. The generation that would see the temple destroyed C. The generation that would see the abomination of desolation D. The generation that would see him ascend into heaven

C. The generation that would see the abomination of desolation

What did Jesus say would be the precursor of when the end would in fact come (8V)? A. There would be signs in the heavens B. There would be false prophets C. The gospel would be preached to all the world D. The sun would be darkened and the moon turned to blood

C. The gospel would be preached to all the world

Who presided over the Sanhedrin (3R)? A. The scribes B. The teachers of the law C. The high priest D. The ranking rabbi

C. The high priest

Which of the following best manifests the upside down kingdom (6Z)? A. The Pharisees were hypocrites B. The rulers were the least suited for ruling C. The king becomes the servant D. Good people rule instead of evil people

C. The king becomes the servant

What does Matthew mention about 32 times in his book which would then qualify it as one of his major themes (7T)? A. Jesus is the son of David B. Jesus is the Son of Man C. The kingdom of heaven D. The parable story format

C. The kingdom of heaven

Which is to be preferred (4AH)? A. The longer reading B. The reading that makes the most sense C. The reading that fits the writer's style D. The reading that best fits with theological orthodoxy

C. The reading that fits the writer's style

What was proposed as a reason for Mark's not having the sending of the twelve as in Matthew 10 (10G)? A. The twelve were sent out which may have the Romans thinking of them stirringup trouble B. The twelve were sent prior to the resurrection thus giving an incomplete gospel C. The twelve were sent only to Israel thus not fitting a Roman audience D. The twelve would have been unknown to a Roman audience

C. The twelve were sent only to Israel thus not fitting a Roman audience

What happened in the end between John Mark and Paul according to 2 Timothy one of Paul's last letters (9Y)? A. The church at Rome tried to bring those two back together B. Mark witnessed the death of the apostle Paul C. There was reconciliation between Paul and Mark D. Mark repented and Paul forgave him

C. There was reconciliation between Paul and Mark

In the book of Mark what is often the people's reaction to Jesus (9T)? A. They reject B. They follow C. They are amazed D. They praise God

C. They are amazed

What happened on Masada after the Romans broke the walls down and entered Masada (2AH)? A. They found silver and gold treasures Herod had left there B. They found the articles of the temple including the ark C. They found 900 dead Jews who had committed suicide D. They found the Jews had abandoned it the night before

C. They found 900 dead Jews who had committed suicide

Christian scribes were not always the best because of all of the following factors EXCEPT (4X) A. They were poor B. They were persecuted C. They were not as committed D. They were not professionally trained

C. They were not as committed

All of the following are examples of Jesus therapeutic miracles EXCEPT (7N) A. Healing the woman with an issue of blood B. Making the blind man to see C. Walking on the water D. Raising the little girl from the dead

C. Walking on the water

With what words does each of the five discourses of Matthew end (6L)? A. This is the account of Jesus Christ... B. Amen, Amen. C. When Jesus had finished... D. Then Jesus got into a boat ....

C. When Jesus had finished...

Where does Matthew embed the Immanuel concept in the middle of his book (7P)? A. In the story of the centurion's servant B. In the parables of the kingdom C. When he talks about the community where 2 or 3 are gathered he is in the midst D. In the Olivet Discourse where he says he is not leaving but will be among them

C. When he talks about the community where 2 or 3 are gathered he is in the midst

Fission is _____________ (4AG) A. When the order of letter is switched "their" B. When things are written twice and they should have been written once C. When two words are split that should be together D. When two readings are added together

C. When two words are split that should be together

In Matthew 2 it cites Hosea saying "out of Egypt I have called my son" what type of fulfillment was that (8M)? A. Direct prophecy and fulfillment prediction B. Where Jesus echoes from all "sons" of God leaving things behind C. Where Jesus fulfills it being a "type" or representative of Israel D. Where Jesus is a metaphor for the son of God

C. Where Jesus fulfills it being a "type" or representative of Israel

How did Jesus say a person go to enter into his family (6AA)? A. Believing that he was the Son of Man B. Forsakes all and follows him C. Whoever does the will of his Father in heaven D. Whoever gives all he has to the poor and then follows Jesus

C. Whoever does the will of his Father in heaven

Where did Luke say the kingdom was (8C)? A. Coming in the clouds of heaven B. In Zion C. Within your midst D. In the world but not of the world

C. Within your midst

One of the benefits of written communication is (4H) A. It can communicate figures of speech better than oral performances B. People can twist oral communication and there is no way to check it C. Writing allows for millions to read it whereas oral will only address 1,000's D. Written communication is shorter and more concise

C. Writing allows for millions to read it whereas oral will only address 1,000's

Which Persian king melts down the Bel-Marduk statute in Babylon? A. Cyrus B. Darius C. Xerxes D. Artaxerxes

C. Xerxes

Mark says, "the messenger will prepare the way before YOU," referring to Jesus in the OT who does that "you" actually refer to (10L)? A. The Messiah B. El Shaddai C. Yahweh D. The angel of the Lord

C. Yahweh

What does the name "Jesus" mean that was given to him by Joseph (6U)? A. God listened B. My father is king C. Yahweh saves D. Redemption is from the Lord

C. Yahweh saves

After seeing Jesus walk on the water what do the disciples conclude (7Q)? A. You are the son of David B. You are the Son of Man C. You are the son of God D. You are the Christ

C. You are the son of God

What was the first thing Jesus told the cripple man who was let down through the roof by his friends (11O)? A. Just believe and you will see the power of God B. Get up, take your mat and go home C. Your sins are forgiven you D. Come and follow me

C. Your sins are forgiven you

What group wanted to attack Hellenism and destroy it (2P)? A. Sadducees B. Essenes C. Zealots D. Pharisees

C. Zealots