Bible Exam 1 review
Which letters attributed to Paul are difficult to fit into what is known about Paul's life from his other letters and the Book of Acts and therefore are viewed as pseudepigraphal by some? 1 & 2 Corinthians Ephesians & Colossians 1 & 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy & Titus
1 Timothy & Titus
This written source helps scholars to understand the order of events in Paul's life: Acts of Paul and Thecla Acts of the Apostles Epistle to the Romans Letter to the Laodiceans
Acts of the Apostles
The "New Perspective" on Paul suggests that his language about being "saved by grace through faith" is not a statement against "works" but a statement against: Jewish legalism Christians who believe freedom means to be free to do "whatever" The sacrificial system Ethnic (Jewish) privilege
Ethnic (Jewish) privilege
According to the "new perspective," Jews earned salvation by obeying the laws of God. True/False
False
Expiation refers to the act or process by which people are placed in a right relationship with God and with each other. True/False
False
In many early Christian letters, "grace" replaces the normal Jewish greeting of "peace." True/False
False
In printed Bibles, the letters from Paul to individuals appear before the letters from Paul to churches. True/False
False
Most of the time the word "body" has a negative sense in Paul's writings. True/False
False
Paul considered Jesus' revelation to him on the road to Damascus as his "conversion." True/False
False
Paul recognized that what he was saying about Jesus and the church was something brand new. True/False
False
Paul was the sole author of the letters ascribed to him in the New Testament. True/False
False
Paul's letters to Gentile churches refer to the decisions made by the Jerusalem Council recorded in Acts 15. True/False
False
Paul's own letters and the material recorded in the Book of Acts provide enough information for a detailed reconstruction of his years as a missionary. True/False
False
Paul's understanding of Jesus resulted in a belief in two Gods: God (the Father) and Lord (the Son). True/False
False
Paul, like the other Apostles, was married. True/False
False
Sanctification is the process by which the Catholic Church recognizes the sainthood of a remarkable Christian. True/False
False
The Book of Acts and two of Paul's letters provide specific dates for major events in Paul's life. True/False
False
The early church always welcomed pseudepigraphical works and forgeries as long as they taught Christ. True/False
False
The phrase "deutero-Pauline letters" means "false letters of Paul." True/False
False
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? Herod the Great Herod Antipas Pompey Pontius Pilate
Herod the Great
Sadducees can generally be described as: Warriors practicing abstinence in the desert Concerned for the moral lives of farmers Wealthy, politically well-connected men Working class priests in the Galilee region
Wealthy, politically well-connected men
Sadducees can generally be described as: Wealthy, politically well-connected men Working class priests in the Galilee region Concerned for the moral lives of farmers Warriors practicing abstinence in the desert
Wealthy, politically well-connected men
Which books of the New Testament do scholars often call the Pastoral Epistles? Matthew, Mark, Luke 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon 1, 2, & 3 John
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus
Which of Paul's letters was written during his second missionary journey? Galatians 1 Thessalonians Ephesians 1 Timothy
1 Thessalonians
One basis for determining pseudepigraphy is historical anachronism. The anachronism discussed specifically by Powell works from an assumption that the early church originally lacked something which eventually became well-developed. What was it the early church supposedly lacked? A Bible A hierarchy A standardized architecture A high Christology
A hierarchy
Powell notes that some scholars believe Paul's missionary journeys recorded in Acts are... Tremendous failures A literary device Inspired by the Holy Spirit Political propaganda
A literary device
Which of the following does not describe Paul? A Pharisee A martyr A Jew A musician
A musician
What is "the New Perspective on Paul"? A scholarly view that understands "works of the law" not as "works righteousness" but as ethnic markers that designate Israel as God's chosen people A scholarly view that believes Paul's theology was influenced by pagan ideas as opposed to his Jewish tradition A scholarly view that sees Paul as the founder of Christianity as opposed to Jesus A scholarly view that reconstructs the life of Paul based on the book of Acts instead of the undisputed letters of Paul
A scholarly view that understands "works of the law" not as "works righteousness" but as ethnic markers that designate Israel as God's chosen people
Some scholars argue that "Paul transformed the message of Jesus to a message _________ Jesus."
About
Scholars who think that the New Testament letters ought to be considered authentic writing (not pseudepigraphical) may argue that: Early Christians would have viewed pseudepigraphy as a dishonest practice Early church traditions about authorship are generally reliable Linguistic and other features that make the letter seem non-Pauline can be explained through Paul's use of an amanuensis All of the above
All of the above
Acts is an optimistic book insofar as: Controversies are quickly resolved Luke doesn't write about failed missions Everything always works out for the best Persecution serves to spread the gospel All of these
All of these
Apocalypticism refers to which of the following? A dualistic outlook A pessimistic view of the future A deterministic view of history All of these None of these
All of these
Contrasting first-century Samaritans with first-century Jews, which of the following are true of the Samaritans? Claimed to be God's chosen people Accepted only the Pentateuch as scripture Worshipped on Mt. Gerizim Lived primarily in Samaria All of these
All of these
In writing letters, Paul used a/an: Amanuensis Quill pen Seashell Ostraca
Amanuensis
What Seleucid ruler sought to impose Greek religion and culture on the Jews in the second century BCE? Antiochus IV Epiphanes Ptolemy II Soter Genghis Khan Marc Antony
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
The term Gentiles refers to: Any nation other than the Jews A specific tribe of Greeks Hellenists who refused to own slaves People who lived outside of Palestine
Any nation other than the Jews
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)? Animism Wisdom theology Apocalypticism Gnosticism
Apocalypticism
Old Testament books of disputed canonical status are called the: Apocrypha Isaiah scroll Septuagint Gnostic scriptures
Apocrypha
Which of the following is not characteristic of the Essenes? Advocated an ascetic lifestyle Associated with the Jerusalem temple Practiced ritual baths Lived in separate communities
Associated with the Jerusalem temple
In Acts, the Gentile mission: Begins in Jerusalem and spreads to all nations Begins in Galilee and spreads to Antioch Begins in Antioch and spreads to Spain Begins in Rome and spreads to Jerusalem
Begins in Jerusalem and spreads to all nations
Pharisees: Supported the priestly temple cult Believed in bodily resurrection Followed the War Scroll to the letter Operated as discreet political assassins
Believed in bodily resurrection
What literary device structures material into an A-B-B-A pattern? Creed Chiasm Household Code Church tradition
Chiasm
In Judaism, which rite is viewed as a sign of the covenant God made with Israel? Baptism Sacrifice Circumcision Keeping the Sabbath
Circumcision
CE is the abbreviation for________?
Common Era
According to Powell, "The cross becomes the emblem not only of Christian salvation, but of Christian ______________."
Conduct
What is the label given to confessional statements that summarize key articles of faith? Creed Household code Chiasm Church tradition
Creed
Which philosophical school emphasized radical authenticity, repudiation of shame, simplicity of lifestyle, and a desire to possess only what is obtained naturally and freely? Gnosticism Epicureanism Stoicism Cynicism
Cynicism
What term refers to Jews living outside the traditional homeland of Palestine who were influenced by Hellenism?
Diaspora
In the books of Acts, the Holy Spirit: Can only be received through baptism. Produces such fruit as love, joy, and peace. Is called "the Paraclete." Empowers the apostles to preach and perform miracles.
Empowers the apostles to preach and perform miracles.
Based on modern methods of measurement, which one of Paul's letters should technically be placed in front of Galatians?
Ephesians
Which of the following is counted among the deutero-Pauline letters? Ephesians Romans Philippians 1 Corinthians
Ephesians
If actually written by Paul, which two letters would be dated at the same time as his letter to Philemon? 1 & 2 Corinthians Romans & Galatians Ephesians & Colossians 2 Timothy & Titus
Ephesians & Colossians
Which New Testament books are frequently counted among the Prison or Captivity Epistles? Matthew, Mark, Luke Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus 1, 2, & 3 John
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians
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? Cynicism Gnosticism Epicureanism Stoicism
Epicureanism
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? Gnosticism Stoicism Cynicism Epicureanism
Epicureanism
Who were the Zealots? Political Refugees Adherents of Dionysus First century Jews seeking the political overthrow of Roman rule in Palestine. Samaritans disguised as priests
First century Jews seeking the political overthrow of Roman rule in Palestine.
Which of Paul's letters lacks a thanksgiving section, probably indicating his anger and disappointment?
Galatians
Which religious movement promoted secret knowledge that will allow the soul to be set free from the bodily prison in this material world? Animism Apocalypticism Gnosticism Cynicism
Gnosticism
Which of the following is not a feature of Acts in emphasizing the role and character of God? God's partiality only toward Israel in offering salvation God's faithfulness to Israel and the promises made to Israel Divine guidance through prophets, angels, and visions Divine sovereignty over history
God's partiality only toward Israel in offering salvation
Which Gentiles embraced Jewish theology, worship, and morality but did not fully convert to Judaism by being circumcised and following the Jewish dietary laws? God-fearers Samaritans Herodians Zealots
God-fearers
What is a typical Christian greeting in an ancient letter?Salutations! Grace and Peace. Thanks be to God! Dear...
Grace and Peace.
When preaching about Jesus in new areas, Paul usually follows which basic pattern? He heads to rural fishing villages or markets He targets urban, commercial settings He avoids synagogues and temples He goes only to the "lost of Israel"
He targets urban, commercial settings
Which of the following letters lacks a salutation? 1 John 2 John Jude Hebrews
Hebrews
Though generally understood as a "history," when Acts is read as the sequel to the Gospel of Luke, the combined Luke-Acts resembles: The Hebrew scriptures. None of these Hellenistic biographies. Epics
Hellenistic biographies
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? Pompey Herod Antipas Pontius Pilate Herod Agrippa
Herod Antipas
It is generally believed that Paul spent the interim years between his conversion and his first missionary journey doing what? Working in order to pay reparations to those whom he had persecuted Working with Roman authorities to punish the synagogue leaders who had convinced Paul to persecute the church Honing his missionary skills and developing his theological understanding of the gospel Learning Hebrew in order to read and interpret the Jewish scriptures
Honing his missionary skills and developing his theological understanding of the gospel
What city plays a central role in the structure and theology of Luke-Acts? Rome Jerusalem Antioch Ephesus
Jerusalem
Tradition says James was written by whom? Paul The brother of John and son of Zebedee Jesus' brother Thomas' twin
Jesus' brother
Paul's interest in Jesus focuses mainly on what?
Jesus' death and resurrection
Which of the following New Testament letters is not anonymous? 1 John 2 John Jude Hebrews
Jude
In Acts, Luke portrays most people as: Joyful, impetuous, and spoiled Open and hospitable to Christians Just, respectable, and sympathetic Suspicious and wary of Christians
Just, respectable, and sympathetic
In modern scholarship, the speeches in the Book of Acts are most often understood as: Dictated records of the original speeches. Remnants of early written sources Luke probably possessed. Literary devices for expressing Luke's own theology Evidence that Peter and Paul often thought and spoke alike
Literary devices for expressing Luke's own theolog
In the New Testament, Paul's letters are arranged from ____ to ____.
Longest, shortest
In Acts, Paul presents the theology of: Jesus Paul Luke Peter
Luke
Which of the following groups were not found living in Jerusalem at the time of Herod the Great? Herodians Maccabees Sadducees Pharisees
Maccabees
Which aspect of the development of Christianity in the first century is especially emphasized in Acts? Formation of polity Development of dogma Numerical growth Liturgical reform
Numerical growth
What was the most common writing material in the first century? Papyrus Ostraca Vellum Animal skin
Papyrus
According to Paul's letters and Acts, which of the following is not an aspect of Paul's early life? Paul was born in Jerusalem Paul studied under the famous rabbi Gamaliel Paul was a Roman citizen Paul was a Jew
Paul was born in Jerusalem
With what Jewish group did Jesus and his followers have the most in common? Sadducees Pharisees Essenes Herodians
Pharisees
Who probably delivered Paul's letter to the Romans?
Phoebe
Which Roman governor ruled Judea from 26 to 36 CE and was responsible for the sentence and crucifixion of Jesus?Antiochus Epiphanes Herod Antipas Pontius Pilate Herod the Great
Pontius Pilate
Which word meaning "false ascription" is applied to the practice of ancient authors attributing their own writings to other people?
Pseudepigraphy
Which term best explains the act or process by which people are placed in a right relationship with God and with each other? Expiation Redemption Justification Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Which word best describes the act or process through which people are bought out of slavery to sin by Christ? Expiation Justification Redemption Reconciliation
Redemption
In the Book of Acts, Paul is also known by this Hebrew name _____?
Saul
The time in Jewish history between the return from the Babylonian Exile (515 BCE) and the destruction of the Jerusalem temple (70 CE) is called: The return of Judaism Apocryphal Judaism Second Temple Judaism Deuterocanonical Judaism
Second Temple Judaism
Of the material available for understanding Paul's life and thought, what are the primary sources? The Book of Acts Early Christian traditions Seven undisputed letters of Paul Six disputed letters of Paul
Seven undisputed letters of Paul
In Acts, the mission to the Gentile churches in the name of Jesus is: Whimsical Exclusivist Frustrated Successful
Successful
What trade did Paul engage in to support his missionary activity? Shipbuilder Silversmith Tentmaker Professional athlete
Tentmaker
In the stereotypical structure of a first century letter, which component usually follows immediately after the salutation?
Thanksgiving
Which section of Paul's letters sometimes hints at topics that will be addressed in greater detail later?
Thanksgiving
Seven letters addressed to the church at large are called what?
The Catholic Epistles
This dynasty ruled the Jewish state established by the Maccabees for about a century prior to conquest by the Roman Empire in 63 BCE: The Hasmoneans The Essenes The Egyptians The Samaritans
The Hasmoneans
What is the "dynamic force" that Paul calls "the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes" in his letter to the Romans?
The gospel
Determining the authenticity of a Pauline letter (or any other New Testament letter) is important for also determining: What message the author intended The content and message of a letter The historical context of a letter What language the author wrote in
The historical context of a letter
Theologically, Paul understands Jesus to be: The image of God, the Son of God, and Lord The image of God but also a second Christ A prophet announcing God's kingdom but not Lord The Davidic Messiah preparing God's kingdom but not the Son of God.
The image of God, the Son of God, and Lord
Which of the following is not a feature in the portrayal of the mission to the Gentiles in Acts? The mission to the Gentiles was authorized by Jesus. The salvation of the Gentiles was prophesied in scripture. The mission to the Gentiles was prompted and guided by the Holy Spirit. The mission to the Gentiles replaces the mission to Israel.
The mission to the Gentiles replaces the mission to Israel.
The book of Acts records that Paul: Was a Roman citizen Was once married Died in Rome Had a female co-worker
Was a Roman citizen
The elaborate parallels that exist between Luke's Gospel and Acts are taken as an indication that: Both books are works of fiction. The author could not have been a companion of Paul. All of these They are intended to be read together as two volumes of one work.
They are intended to be read together as two volumes of one work.
All of the following are reasons Luke wrote Acts except: To explain how a predominantly Gentile Christianity could inherit God's promises to Israel To present a long-term theology of mission that awaited a distant second coming of Christ To stave off persecution by showing that Christians were politically innocent To demonstrate the love and compassion of God through Christ for Roman rulers
To demonstrate the love and compassion of God through Christ for Roman rulers
Which of the following has not been offered as a reason why Luke wrote Acts? To present a long-term theology of mission for a church that had come to recognize the delay of Christ's second coming To provide an objective and comprehensive account of early Christianity for the annals of history To offer an irenic portrayal of Christian origins in order to unify an increasingly diverse church To demonstrate the political innocence of Christianity in order to forestall further Roman persecution
To provide an objective and comprehensive account of early Christianity for the annals of history
According to Acts, Paul (then known as Saul) was a witness of the killing of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. True/False
True
According to the Book of Acts, Paul began his mission work in each new city by going to the local synagogue. True/False
True
In ancient manuscripts, Acts and the letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude are placed before Paul's letters. True/False
True
Justification refers to the act or process by which people stand before God acquitted and righteous. True/False
True
Paul dictated the Letter to the Romans, but Tertius actually wrote everything down for him. True/False
True
Paul studied in Jerusalem under one of the more famous rabbis of the era. True/False
True
Paul uses the words "mind" and "heart" as synonyms. True/False
True
Some Christians maintain that if a New Testament letter claiming to be written by Paul was not actually written by him, then it should not be accepted as Scripture. True/False
True
Students writing letters in the name of their teachers was an established convention of the ancient world. True/False
True
The letters of the New Testament are much longer than those typically written in the first century. True/False
True
The salutations of Paul's letters are significantly longer than those in most ancient letters. True/False
True
Paul's letters and the Book of Acts agree that Paul: Was baptized in Jerusalem Witnessed the stoning of Stephen Lived in Tarsus Worked with his hands
Worked with his hands
After Paul's conversion, his thinking changed in all of the following ways except: before: Jesus was a prophet sent by God; after: Jesus is the Son of God and Lord of all. before: the law keeps people in right relationship with God; after: the law only reveals the reality of the power of sin. before: through circumcision people enter God's exclusive community, Israel; after: through baptism people enter God's inclusive community, the church before: Jesus' death on a cross was a shameful sign that he had been cursed by God' after: the cross of Jesus was a reconciling sacrifice.
before: Jesus was a prophet sent by God; after: Jesus is the Son of God and Lord of all.
