New Testament quiz questions: (Midterm multi choice prep)

Which person brought Palestine under Greek control, inaugurating the Hellenistic period? A. Antiochus Epiphanes B. Cyrus C. Pompey D. Alexander the Great

D. Alexander the Great

Geographically, Matthew's Gospel is often thought to have originated in the city of A. Rome. B. Jerusalem. C. Ephesus. D. Antioch.

D. Antioch

Which philosophical school emphasized free will, questioned fate, and encouraged the attainment of true pleasure through the avoidance of anxiety and moderation in all things? A. Stoicism B. Cynicism C. Gnosticism D. Epicureanism

D. Epicureanism

Which ruling family ruled an independent Jewish state until civil wars made them ripe for conquest by the Romans? A. Ptolemies B. Herodians C. Seleucids D. Hasmoneans

D. Hasmoneans

Which of the following can be surmised about the author of the Gospel of Luke? A. He was a Jewish rabbi, adopting the storytelling style of rabbinic literature. B. He was a converted pagan priest who incorporated cultic images in telling the story of Jesus. C. He was only functionally literate, slavishly following and using his sources. D. He was well educated, knowledgeable in both classical literature and the Jewish scriptures.

D. He was well educated, knowledgeable in both classical literature and the Jewish scriptures.

Which of the following is not a distinctive of Matthew's Gospel when compared to the Gospel of Mark? A. Matthew is interested in simplifying and organizing material, and often removes the more lively or colorful details found in Mark's stories. B. Matthew introduces changes to Mark's Gospel in order to make his Gospel more appealing to his Jewish (or Jewish-Christian) readers. C. Matthew alters Mark's portrait of Jesus so that in his Gospel Jesus exhibits less human frailty. D. Matthew intensifies Mark's negative portrayal of the disciples by doubling those scenes that show the disciples misunderstanding Jesus' teachings.

D. Matthew intensifies Mark's negative portrayal of the disciples by doubling those scenes that show the disciples misunderstanding Jesus' teachings.

The Greek translation of the Jewish Bible is referred to as the A. Mishnah. B. Talmud. C. tradition of the elders. D. Septuagint.

D. Septuagint.

Which of the following is not characteristic of the Gospels? A. The authors of the Gospels knew the stories of the Old Testament and were influenced by them. B. The Gospels are compilations of smaller literary forms, including genealogies, miracle stories, parables, and pronouncement stories. C. The Gospels employ a fictive style of narrative. D. The authors of the Gospels were detached from their subject matter and attempted to offer objective and balanced perspectives of Jesus.

D. The authors of the Gospels were detached from their subject matter and attempted to offer objective and balanced perspectives of Jesus.

True or False: Jesus identifies the kingdom of God as exclusively in heaven or in the future

False

True or False: The Gospel of Mark assumes that his readers have extensive knowledge of Jewish matters intrinsic to Palestine. For instance, he never explains things like what Sadducees believe. Instead, he goes to great lengths to define Latin words and concepts, which lets us know that his audience is from Palestine and not Rome.

False

True or False: The Gospel of Mark begins with a description of Jesus as "the Word," who was in the beginning with God and was God

False

True or false: The Essenes are mentioned in the New Testament

False

True or False: Powell observes that Christian faith and doctrine does not affirm the unity of the exalted and earthly Jesus: they are not the same Jesus but two different Jesuses.

False.

True or False: The Gospel of Mark describes the events surrounding Jesus's birth in detail.

False.

Which three words would Luke probably omit from Mark 10:14 ("When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs'")? A. "he was indignant" B. "come to me" C. "do not stop" D. "kingdom of God"

A. "he was indignant"

What two developments in early Christianity made the canon an issue for Christians? A. (1) some Christians were excluding certain writings and (2) some Christians were producing new writings and attributing them to apostles B. (1) the growing number of Gentile Christians and (2) the dwindling number of Jewish Christians C. (1) the increasing number of educated Christians and (2) the decreasing number of illiterate Christian slaves D. (1) Roman elites were burning Christian books and (2) some Christians were accepting the Torah as authoritative

A. (1) some Christians were excluding certain writings and (2) some Christians were producing new writings and attributing them to apostles

The author of the Gospel of Luke also wrote what other New Testament book? A. Acts B. Romans C. Hebrews D. Revelation

A. Acts

Which Seleucid (Greek) ruler initiated a reign of terror designed to exterminate the Jewish religion? A. Antiochus Epiphanes B. Herod the Great C. Alexander the Great D. Cyrus

A. Antiochus Epiphanes

What term refers to Jews living outside the traditional homeland of Palestine who were influenced by Hellenism? A. Diaspora B. Samaritans C. Herodians D. God-fearers

A. Diaspora

Which religious movement promoted secret knowledge that will allow the soul to be set free from the bodily prison in this material world? A. Gnosticism B. apocalypticism C. animism D. Cynicism

A. Gnosticism

Which tetrarch, and son of Herod the Great, was appointed by the Romans and ruled the region of Galilee the entire time of Jesus' life and ministry? A. Herod Antipas B. Herod Agrippa C. Pontius Pilate D. Pompey

A. Herod Antipas

The Synoptic Gospels are A. Matthew, Mark, and Luke. B. Matthew, Mark, and John. C. Mark, Luke, and John. D. Matthew, Luke, and John.

A. Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Powell tells us that the Gospel of Mark reflects the themes and priorities of ______. A. Paul B. Trump C. the author of Hebrews D. Jude

A. Paul

Among the four Gospels, Matthew shows the greatest interest in the role of A. Peter. B. women. C. Samaritans. D. Gentiles.

A. Peter.

Which philosophical school emphasized the attainment of virtue through acceptance of fate, based on the notion that all things are predetermined and that there is logic to all that transpires in the universe? A. Stoicism B. Cynicism C. Gnosticism D. Epicureanism

A. Stoicism

Which of the following is not an aspect or quality of "historical Jesus" studies? A. The exalted figure of Jesus in the New Testament helps "historical Jesus" scholars fill out their historical reconstructions. B. The "historical Jesus" is not equated with the actual person of Jesus who lived in Galilee. C. Miracles cannot be verified on the basis of what counts as historical evidence. D. The Gospels are "religious propaganda" and so cannot be accepted as reporting objective, historical fact.

A. The exalted figure of Jesus in the New Testament helps "historical Jesus" scholars fill out their historical reconstructions

From the perspective of modern scholars, which of the following best describes the composition of the Gospel of John? A. The testimony of one of Jesus' original disciples; it was written, preserved, and edited by leaders of the community founded by that disciple. B. The Gospel was written by John the Elder, not John the apostle. C. The Gospel is a second-century forgery produced and used by Gnostic groups. D. Being written by John the son of Zebedee, the Gospel of John is the earliest of the four Gospels.

A. The testimony of one of Jesus' original disciples; it was written, preserved, and edited by leaders of the community founded by that disciple.

Which of the following is not characteristic of the Essenes? A. associated with the Jerusalem temple B. lived in separate communities C. advocated an ascetic lifestyle D. practiced ritual baths

A. associated with the Jerusalem temple

Gnosticism considered "matter to be _______ and "spirit" to be ________ A. evil, good B. good, evil C. non-existent, existent D. existent, non-existent

A. evil, good

What term refers to the scholarly study of the Bible with an emphasis on the explication of texts using various academic approaches? A. exegesis B. hermeneutics C. polyvalence D. deconstruction

A. exegesis

The phrase "binding and loosing" in Matthew's Gospel most likely refers to Jesus' (and so the church's) authority to A. interpret and apply the law. B. forgive and retain sins. C. command and expel demons. D. determine who is qualified for leadership

A. interpret and apply the law.

Which of the following terms is not associated with form criticism? A. polyvalence B. literary type C. Sitz im Leben ("setting in life") D. oral sources/traditions

A. polyvalence

What scholarly discipline is interested in the capacity of the New Testament texts to mean different things to different people ("polyvalence") and how New Testament texts have been read throughout history? A. reader-response criticism B. deconstruction C. ideological criticism D. rhetorical criticism

A. reader-response criticism

In John's Gospel, the word "Paraclete" is a special term for A. the Holy Spirit. B. the Beloved Disciple. C. Jesus. D. the Church.

A. the Holy Spirit.

Mark's Gospel is often said to be dominated by A. the passion narrative. B. liturgical material. C. Jesus' parables. D. Jesus' sermons.

A. the passion narrative.

The Second Temple period is... A. the time between the construction of the Second Temple in 515 BC and its destruction by the Romans in 70 AD B. the time between the destruction of the Second Temple C. the time between the construction of the Second Temple in 515 BC D. the time between the exilic period and the post-exilic period

A. the time between the construction of the Second Temple in 515 BC and its destruction by the Romans in 70 AD

Powell tells us that Jesus's earthly ministry A. was itinerant B. took place often in urban settings C. was exclusively for the Gentiles D. occurred mostly in the same village

A. was itinerant

Which of the following is not a conclusion by scholars regarding the background of Mark's Gospel? A. written in Palestine B. written for Roman Christians C. written around 70 CE D. written anonymously

A. written in Palestine

Since the times of early Christianity, John's Gospel has been described as A. "the ecumenical Gospel." B. "the spiritual Gospel." C. "the social Gospel." D. "the ethical Gospel."

B. "the spiritual Gospel."

Regarding the New Testament canon, most scholars would accept which two conclusions? A. (1) the New Testament writings present a variety of viewpoints and (2) all New Testament writings are from the second century B. (1) all New Testament writings are compatible with "apostolic Christianity" and (2) the New Testament writings present a variety of viewpoints C. (1) all New Testament writings are compatible with "apostolic Christianity" and (2) all New Testament writings are from the second century D. (1) all New Testament writings are from the second century and (2) the New Testament writings are from Jewish Christianity

B. (1) all New Testament writings are compatible with "apostolic Christianity" and (2) the New Testament writings present a variety of viewpoints

Which person, who was appointed by the Romans, ruled over Palestine from 37 BCE to 4 BCE and was known for his building projects as well as his paranoia of those wanting to usurp his throne? A. Pontius Pilate B. Herod the Great C. Herod Antipas D. Pompey

B. Herod the Great

Which group led a successful Jewish rebellion to gain freedom from foreign rule? A. Romans B. Maccabees C. Pharisees D. Zealots

B. Maccabees

Which Gospel do most scholars think was the first to be written? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

B. Mark

Which Jewish group dominated the Sanhedrin? A. Pharisees B. Sadducees C. Essenes D. Herodians

B. Sadducees

What Jewish group was radically anti-Roman and advocated armed rebellion against Roman forces? A. Essenes B. Zealots C. Herodians D. Samaritans

B. Zealots

For Luke, the salvation that Jesus makes available is A. connected with Jesus' death on the cross. B. a reality to be experienced here and now. C. only completed at Jesus' parousia. D. all of the above

B. a reality to be experienced here and now.

Which of the following is not true of "Q"? A. a source in the Two-Source Hypothesis B. a source discovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls C. a source that contains sayings of Jesus D. a hypothetical source

B. a source discovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls

John's Gospel refers to the opponents of Jesus as the Jews, which refers to A. the entire Jewish race of all times and places. B. a specific rival religious movement in the first century. C. the Jewish people from the time of Moses to the time of Jesus. D. the Jewish traditions, not actual people.

B. a specific rival religious movement in the first century.

Which of the following is not an implication of Jesus' preaching of the kingdom of God, that is, God's presence and power? A. uncompromising allegiance to and trust in God B. an insistence on strict purity, separating oneself from sinners C. promise of forgiveness that leads to reconciliation and inclusion of sinners D. a radical love ethic for God and neighbor that provides a synopsis of God's own love, even love for enemies

B. an insistence on strict purity, separating oneself from sinners

What religious perspective combines a radical dualistic outlook (clear distinction between good and evil) with a deterministic view of history (the idea that everything is proceeding according to a divine plan)? A. Gnosticism B. apocalypticism C. wisdom theology D. animism

B. apocalypticism

What term refers to a list of books that are officially accepted as scripture? A. testament B. canon C. exegesis D. apostolic

B. canon

What term is associated with postmodern philosophy and seeks to demonstrate the subjective nature of all interpretation and so holds all interpretations equally valid? A. polyvalence B. deconstruction C. exegesis D. hermeneutics

B. deconstruction

In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus regards the Jewish leaders as A. well-intentioned but misguided. B. evil persons closely identified with Satan. C. pawns of the Roman government. D. potential converts.

B. evil persons closely identified with Satan.

In the Gospels, possession by an evil spirit (demon) causes people to A. become sinful or immoral. B. experience some sort of physical distress or disability. C. become incapable of salvation. D. all of the above

B. experience some sort of physical distress or disability.

Matthew emphasizes the role of Jesus as teacher by presenting the teachings of Jesus in _________ large blocks of material. A. three B. five C. seven D. ten

B. five

In John's Gospel, Jesus often describes himself by using A. parables. B. metaphors. C. proverbs. D. artwork.

B. metaphors.

Which of the following is not a regular part of Jesus' ministry? A. telling parables B. offering sacrifices C. prophetic acts D. exorcisms

B. offering sacrifices

Tradition has identified Luke, the author of the third Gospel, as a physician, but what other occupation has been associated with this Gospel writer? A. carpenter (building contractor) B. painter (artist) C. fisherman D. tentmaker

B. painter (artist)

Which of the following is not characteristic of the Pharisees? A. associated with the synagogues B. practiced celibacy C. accepted as authoritative "the tradition of the elders" D. believed laypeople should follow the same purity regulations in their daily lives as the priests serving in the temple

B. practiced celibacy

What does Jesus do more often in Luke than in any other Gospel? A. sleep B. pray C. baptize D. become angry

B. pray

Powell identifies ______ as unconventional public displays intended to make a particular point. A. exorcisms B. prophetic acts C. nature miracles D. parables

B. prophetic acts

Which of the following is not associated with rhetorical criticism? A. types of arguments B. reader's social location C. citation of external documentation D. reader's emotions and sense of logic

B. reader's social location

Among the four Gospels, only Matthew presents Jesus as speaking about A. the kingdom of God. B. the church. C. the Holy Spirit. D. all of the above

B. the church.

Mark ends his Gospel with A. Jesus dying on the cross. B. the women being afraid and telling no one the angel's message. C. the resurrected Jesus meeting the disciples in Galilee. D. the resurrected Jesus commissioning his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations.

B. the women being afraid and telling no one the angel's message.

Matthew's Gospel ends with Jesus telling his disciples that A. they will face great persecution B. they must make disciples and that he will be with them until the end of the age C. they will make America great again D. they are to overthrow Rome

B. they must make disciples and that he will be with them until the end of the age

Redaction criticism A. is the scholarly study of the Bible with an emphasis on the actual explication of texts B. tries to determine the particular intentions of the NT authors by analyzing how they arranged and edited their source materials. C. seeks to understand what happens in a given culture by way of comparison with what is known about other cultures D. analyzes the various manuscripts of the New Testament that have been preserved over the centuries, comparing them, dating them, and employing various techniques to determine which are the most reliable

B. tries to determine the particular intentions of the NT authors by analyzing how they arranged and edited their source materials.

Which philosophical school emphasized radical authenticity, repudiation of shame, simplicity of lifestyle, and a desire to possess only what is obtained naturally and freely? A. Gnosticism B. Stoicism C. Cynicism D. Epicureanism

C. Cynicism

In 2 Chronicles 36:23, who announces that the Lord's people may return to their land to rebuild their temple? A. Judas Maccabeus B. Mattathias C. Cyrus D. Antiochus

C. Cyrus

Which Gentiles embraced Jewish theology, worship, and morality but did not fully convert to Judaism by being circumcised and following the Jewish dietary laws? A. Zealots B. Samaritans C. God-fearers D. Herodians

C. God-fearers

From reading the Gospel of Matthew, what can be surmised about its author? A. He is one of the original twelve disciples, writing in the decade after the time of Jesus. B. He is a Roman historian, living in Carthage and considering becoming a Christian. C. He is a Jewish Christian, perhaps even a converted rabbi or synagogue leader, writing a generation or more after the time of Jesus. D. He is a Gentile Christian who was converted by Peter, writing from Rome after the death of Peter.

C. He is a Jewish Christian, perhaps even a converted rabbi or synagogue leader, writing a generation or more after the time of Jesus.

Which of the following do we find in John's Gospel? A. Jesus teaching in parables B. Jesus exorcizing demons C. Jesus washing the disciples' feet D. all of the above

C. Jesus washing the disciples' feet

Which Roman governor ruled Judea from 26 to 36 CE and was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus? A. Herod the Great B. Herod Antipas C. Pontius Pilate D. Antiochus Epiphanes

C. Pontius Pilate

Which of the following is not part of Mark's portrayal of the disciples? A. The disciples do not understand Jesus' parables. B. The disciples do not grasp the significance of a suffering messiah. C. The disciples faithfully proclaim the gospel. D. The disciples betray, deny, and forsake Jesus.

C. The disciples faithfully proclaim the gospel.

Which of the following is not true of miracles in the Gospels? A. Miracles in John's Gospel are called "signs." B. Miracles in the Synoptic Gospels are referred to as "power." C. The most common response to miracles in the New Testament is disbelief. D. Miracles are sometimes intended to have a symbolic meaning.

C. The most common response to miracles in the New Testament is disbelief.

Which solution to the Synoptic puzzle holds that Matthew wrote his Gospel first, then Luke drew upon Matthew in creating his own compatible but distinctive work, and finally Mark had copies of both Matthew and Luke and produced a short, condensed Gospel using material from both of them? A. Two-Source Hypothesis B. Farrer Theory C. Two-Gospel/Griesbach Hypothesis D. None of the above

C. Two-Gospel/Griesbach Hypothesis

Luke's Gospel is addressed to a certain Theophilus, who is most likely A. a Roman official intrigued by the Christian religion. B. a code name for all Christians. C. a wealthy patron responsible for commissioning Luke's literary project. D. none of the above

C. a wealthy patron responsible for commissioning Luke's literary project.

The literary genre that best describes the Gospels is A. epic. B. history. C. ancient biography. D. none; the Gospels represent a unique genre

C. ancient biography.

Passion narratives are accounts of Jesus' A. compassion for the crowds. B. love for and teaching to his disciples. C. arrest, trial, and crucifixion. D. birth.

C. arrest, trial, and crucifixion.

Which of the following is not an aspect of salvation in John's Gospel? A. having abundant life B. being born again C. being rescued from God's wrath D. being set free

C. being rescued from God's wrath

Narrative Criticism A. analyzes the various manuscripts of the New Testament that have been preserved over the centuries, comparing them, dating them, and employing various techniques to determine which are the most reliable B. seeks to classify different materials found in the New Testament according to literary genre or type ("form") and to draw conclusions relevant to interpretation based on these classifications C. draws on the insights of modern literary analysis to determine the particular effects that the biblical stories were expected to have on their readers D. is the philosophical reflection on the process of interpretation, including consideration of questions regarding what the goal of interpretation should be.

C. draws on the insights of modern literary analysis to determine the particular effects that the biblical stories were expected to have on their readers

What motif is prominent in Luke's Gospel and probably functions to establish connections between the stories in the Gospel and the Christian gatherings in Luke's own time? A. baptism B. secrecy C. food/meals D. none of the above

C. food/meals

As an example of Matthew's affinity for structure and fondness of numbers, he cites twelve _____________ , perhaps playing on the number of tribes of Israel. A. healings of blind people B. parables of the kingdom of God C. fulfillments of Old Testament prophecy D. beatitudes

C. fulfillments of Old Testament prophecy

In John's Gospel, Jesus' death is presented as A. his martyrdom. B. his being forsaken by God. C. his glorification. D. the reversal of Jesus' divinity.

C. his glorification.

What social value refers to the status that one has in the eyes of others whom one considers to be significant, including factors such as age, gender, nationality, and economic class? A. wealth B. patron C. honor D. piety

C. honor

Luke's birth narrative is unique in its use of A. parables. B. Old Testament citations. C. hymns. D. angels.

C. hymns.

Which of the following is not a theme developed further in Acts? A. centrality of the city of Jerusalem B. work of the Holy Spirit C. imminent expectation of the parousia D. exemplary portrayal of the disciples

C. imminent expectation of the parousia

For Matthew, the key to interpreting the Jewish scripture (Old Testament) lies in the recognition that A. it was written by Moses. B. it was passed down by the community of faith. C. it is fulfilled in the life and teachings of Jesus. D. all of the above

C. it is fulfilled in the life and teachings of Jesus.

Which of the following would not be a subject of study in narrative criticism? A. development of plot B. characterization C. literary sources D. use of symbolism

C. literary sources

According to Mark, Jesus speaks in parables so that A. he can get people's attention. B. people will remember what he says. C. only insiders will understand him. D. people will be able to apply his teaching to their own lives.

C. only insiders will understand him.

Which of the following is not characteristic of the Sadducees? A. controlled the temple system B. dominated the Sanhedrin C. radically anti-Roman D. comprised primarily of priests

C. radically anti-Roman

Which of the following is not an approach included in ideological criticism? A. feminist criticism B. postcolonial criticism C. sociological criticism D. womanist criticism

C. sociological criticism

The span of Jewish history from 515 BCE to 70 CE is referred to as: A. the time of the Maccabees. B. the Persian Period. C. the Second Temple period. D. the Roman Period.

C. the Second Temple period.

The Gospels present the death of Jesus as a result of A. the unrepentant Jewish people manipulating a weak-willed Pontius Pilate. B. the politically astute Pontius Pilate manipulating high-ranking Jewish leaders. C. the collaboration of high-ranking Jewish leaders and an unjust Pontius Pilate. D. the politically astute Pontius Pilate undermining the Jewish people.

C. the collaboration of high-ranking Jewish leaders and an unjust Pontius Pilate.

Which of the following is found in Mark's Gospel? A. the birth of Jesus B. the parable of the Good Samaritan C. the empty tomb D. resurrection appearances of Jesus

C. the empty tomb

What designation is used by scholars to denote the earthly, historical figure of Jesus? A. the post-Easter Jesus B. the Son of Man C. the pre-Easter Jesus D. the Son of God

C. the pre-Easter Jesus

Which of the following would not be a subject of study in sociological criticism? A. military occupation of Roman Palestine B. the phenomenon of the Pax Romana C. variant readings of New Testament manuscripts D. Diaspora migrations of Jewish people

C. variant readings of New Testament manuscripts

According to Matthew, in what way is God's abiding presence a reality on earth? A. God is present in Jesus. B. Jesus is present in the church. C. The church is present in the world. D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Jesus' ministry brought him into conflict with the religious leaders of Israel in matters of A. Sabbath regulations. B. fasting. C. ritual hand-washing. D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Luke portrays Jesus as one who A. fulfills expectations of Jewish scripture. B. is similar to Hellenistic philosophers or benefactors. C. has features in common with mythological heroes. D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Luke's Gospel shows special concern for A. women. B. the poor. C. tax collectors. D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following are unique to Matthew's Gospel? A. visit of the magi (wise men) B. Peter trying to walk on water C. Pilate washing his hands of responsibility for Jesus' death D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following is characteristic of parables? A. compare spiritual things with mundane realities B. sometimes function as riddles introducing an element of complication C. usually intended to make one basic point D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which story does not appear in John's Gospel? A. baptism of Jesus B. temptation of Jesus C. transfiguration of Jesus D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Text criticism is a scholarly discipline that A. analyzes New Testament texts in terms of plot, characterization, and irony. B. explores the strategies of argumentation and authority in the New Testament texts. C. explores the possible materials used in the composition of New Testament texts. D. analyzes and compares New Testament manuscripts in order to reconstruct what the original manuscripts probably said.

D. analyzes and compares New Testament manuscripts in order to reconstruct what the original manuscripts probably said.

The two words most often associated with the Roman patron-client relationship were ____ and ____. These two words also occur in the NT to describe the relationship between Christians and God. A. savior, saved B. redeemer, redeemed C. lord, servant D. grace, faith

D. grace, faith

What term refers to the philosophical reflection on the process of interpretation? A. exegesis B. polyvalence C. deconstruction D. hermeneutics

D. hermeneutics

Which word occurs 42 times in Mark's Gospel—eleven times in the first chapter—and is characteristic of its narrative style? A. certainly B. carefully C. joyfully D. immediately

D. immediately

Mark's technique of sandwiching one story into the middle of another is called A. parataxis. B. hypotaxis. C. homeoteleuton. D. intercalation.

D. intercalation.

In John's Gospel, the most important commandment of Jesus is A. love the Lord your God with all your heart. B. love your neighbor as yourself. C. love your enemies. D. love one another.

D. love one another

Which of the following is not characteristic of the Samaritans? A. claimed to represent the true Israel B. had their own temple on Mount Gerizim C. had their own version of the Pentateuch/Torah D. supported the family and dynasty of Herod

D. supported the family and dynasty of Herod

In the second century, a prominent Christian named Tatian produced the Diatessaron, which was a A. critique of the four Gospels, demonstrating their differences and inconsistencies. B. lectionary of the four Gospels, providing Gospel readings for worship services. C. commentary on the four Gospels, giving proper apostolic interpretations of Jesus' life over against Gnostic interpretations. D. synthesis of the four Gospels, creating one extended narrative of Jesus' life.

D. synthesis of the four Gospels, creating one extended narrative of Jesus' life.

John is the only one of the four Gospels in which Jesus is called A. bridegroom. B. Son of God. C. benefactor. D. the Word.

D. the Word.

Many scholars argue that the secrecy motif in Mark's Gospel functions to highlight this event in rightly understanding the identity and mission of Jesus. A. the transfiguration B. his baptism C. Peter's confession D. the cross

D. the cross

True or False: Powell contends that Jesus is the central figure of the New Testament; every book is written because of him and, in some sense, about him.

True

True or False: The author of Psalms of Solomon 17 finds that sin stands behind both the reason for God sending Israel's captors and for God judging Israel's captors

True

True or false: The books of the New Testament are NOT arranged chronologically.

True

True or False: The most prominent topic addressed by Jesus in the New Testament is the imminence and certainty of God's rule.

True.

Farrer Theory

Which solution to the Synoptic puzzle is depicted in this figure? A. Two-Source Hypothesis B. Farrer Theory C. Two-Gospel/Griesbach Hypothesis D. None of the above