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1
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The structure of Matthew’s Gospel is distinctively characterized by
A.
An extended description of Jesus “on the way” to Jerusalem.

B.
Five major blocks of teaching discourses distributed throughout the narrative.

C.
Jesus’ repeated excursions between Galilee and Jerusalem.

D.
Two portions, the “Book of Signs” and the “Book of Glory.”

A

Five major blocks of teaching discourses distributed throughout the narrative.

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Which of the following best characterizes the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew?
A.
Jesus’ explanation of the Law of Moses.

B.
Teachings unintelligible to outsiders, but understandable to those with faith.

C.
A string of citations from Israel’s prophets.

D.
Parables illustrating God’s desire to reclaim those who are lost.

A

Jesus’ explanation of the Law of Moses.

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For Matthew, the core of the Law is
a.
to believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

b.
the commandment to love.

c.
the commandment against adultery.

d.
the commandment to sacrifice.

A

the commandment to love.

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In the Gospel of Luke, the central image of Jesus is as
A.
The lamb of God.

B.
The “suffering Messiah.”

C.
The agent of God’s compassion for the least, last, and lost.

D.
A and C.

A

The agent of God’s compassion for the least, last, and lost.2

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Which of the following does NOT appear in Luke’s Gospel?
a.
The virgin birth

b.
The baptism and temptation

c.
The crucifixion

d.
The resurrection

e.
All of these events take place in Luke’s Gospel.

A

All of these events take place in Luke’s Gospel.

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In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’ death is portrayed primarily as
A.
The atonement for the sins of humanity.

B.
The execution of an innocent prophet.

C.
The paradoxical moment of Jesus’ glorification.

D.
The enthronement of the Messiah.

A

The execution of an innocent prophet.

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What can we say for certain about the “Beloved Disciple”?
A.
It serves as an honorific title in early Christian writings for a martyred believer.

B.
It refers to an anonymous, but prominent character in John’s Gospel.

C.
This is an identifying term for the apostle John in the Gospel of Luke.

D.
The title refers to Mary in the Gnostic Gospel of Mary.

A

It refers to an anonymous, but prominent character in John’s Gospel.

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Only in John’s Gospel

A.
Does Jesus emphasize the need for righteousness above all else.

B.
Does Jesus communicate through obscure parables.

C.
Is Jesus characterized as the incarnate Word (Logos).

D.
Does one encounter all of the above.

A

Is Jesus characterized as the incarnate Word (Logos).

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The “Johannine Community” likely had a dispute and rift with
a.
a local non-Christian Jewish community.

b.
other Christian communities.

c.
several Gnostic sects.

d.
leaders of Hellenistic mystery religions.

A

a local non-Christian Jewish community.

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Which of the following can historians NOT say about the historical Jesus?

A.
He was baptized by John at the beginning of his public career.

B.
He was crucified for the sins of humanity.

C.
He was born to Mary and Joseph, and spent much of his life in Nazareth.

D.
He had a reputation as being able to exorcise demons, heal the sick, and cure blindness.

A

He was crucified for the sins of humanity.

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Which of the following sources can historians rely upon without reservation for details regarding the life of the historical Jesus?
a.
The canonical Gospels

b.
The non-canonical Gospels

c.
The writings of Paul

d.
The works of Josephus

e.
None of the above

A

None of the above

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Gnosticism emphasizes what as the means to salvation?
A.
Sacrificing in the Jerusalem Temple.

B.
The atoning death of Jesus.

C.
Participating in baptism and the Eucharist.

D.
Acquiring knowledge and becoming free from the body.

A

Acquiring knowledge and becoming free from the body.

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Which of the following characterizes some of the views of proto-orthodox Christianity?
A.
They affirmed Christianity’s origins in Judaism.

B.
They asserted that Jesus’ humanity was only apparent, not real.

C.
They emphasized the inherent wickedness of the body.

D.
All of the above.

A

They affirmed Christianity’s origins in Judaism.

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The author of Acts was almost certainly the same author as that of which Gospel?
a.
Matthew

b.
Paul

c.
John

d.
Luke

e.
Mark

A

Luke

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In the book of Acts, the Jewish people
A.
Generally ignore or revile the message of the disciples.

B.
Are ultimately rejected by God.

C.
Are repeatedly the objects of the disciples’ missionary effort.

D.
Both A and B

E.
Both A and C

F.
All of the above.

A

Both A and C

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In Acts 15, the leaders of the early Christian movement decided to require what of Gentile Christians?
a.
Circumcision

b.
Kosher dietary observance

c.
Abstaining from idolatry

d.
All of the above

A

Abstaining from idolatry

17
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T/F: Matthew borrows his story of Jesus’ birth primarily from Mark.

A

False

18
Q

T/F: According to Matthew’s Gospel, faith without righteousness is of no value.

A

True

19
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T/F: Luke’s prologue asserts that he was an eyewitness to the events of Jesus’ life.

A

False

20
Q

T/F: In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus stresses that those who are wealthy have no obligation to those with little

A

False

21
Q

T/F: The so-called “I am” sayings appear predominantly in the Gospel of John.

A

True

22
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T/F: In the Gospel of John, “dialectical theology” means that preeminence is given to Jesus’ divinity.

A

False

23
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T/F: The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas is primarily a passion Gospel, focused on Jesus’ death and resurrection.

A

False

24
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T/F: Historians think that the non-canonical Gospels generally tell us more about developments within early Christianity than they do about the historical Jesus.

A

True

25
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T/F: In Acts, neither Peter or Paul remains the main character throughout the entire narrative.

A

True