Bible Final Short Answers

Question 1

According to John Dominic Crossan, what did Jesus heal or cure?

Answer 1

Jesus healed illness but he didn’t cure diseases

Question 2

What was the basic premise of The history of religion schools

Answer 2

religious growth is evolutionary and that all religions develop from simple to complex

Question 3

Who authored the quest for the historical Jesus

Answer 3

Albert Schweitzer

Question 4

Who was likely the most influential NT scholar of the 20th century

Answer 4

Rudolf Bultmann

Question 5

During what period was historical criticism first applied to the Bible

Answer 5

Enlightenment period

Question 6

Where have the most radical attacks on the historical Jesus in recent years come from?

Answer 6

The participants of the Jesus seminar

Question 7

Which “Criteria of authenticity” claims that a saying of Jesus is authentic if it appears neither in the teaching of Judaism nor in the teaching of first century Christianity?

Answer 7

The criterion of dissimilarity

Question 8

Is there evidence in John’s Gospel of eyewitness accounts

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

According to the text, The Gospel writers feel at liberty to paraphrase, interpret or rearrange the words of Jesus or the events of his life?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

What is the relationship that biases and presuppositions have with the writing of history?

Answer 10

There is no such thing as an unbiased historian and it is impossible to set aside presuppositions when approaching a text

Question 11

Would most New Testament scholars assert that in most cases we have the exact words of Jesus?

Answer 11

They have his authentic voice but not exact words

Question 12

Do all four gospel writers follow chronological order as they report events?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

How might most of the alleged contradictions between John and the Synoptics be explained?

Answer 13

They are explained by seeing that John included, omitted, abbreviated, arranged, edited and interpreted his material in a way to emphasize particular themes

Question 14

What was likely the language Jesus spoke?

Answer 14

Aramaic

Question 15

Which gospel reports 3 Passovers

Answer 15

John

Question 16

Which gospel is famous for abbreviating accounts?

Answer 16

Matthew

Question 17

Which Gospel is the most interpretative of the gospels?

Answer 17

John

Question 18

What is the concept of general trustworthiness as it relates to the gospel writers reliability?

Answer 18

The fact that the gospel writers have strong faith commitments doesn’t negate the historical reliability of their Gospels

Question 19

Do all translations involve some level of interpretations?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

How did the Jewish authorities treat the “prophets” and “messiahs” arising prior to Jesus?

Answer 20

They rejected them

Question 21

How was the Pharisees piety and spiritual devotion received by people?

Answer 21

The people admired the Pharisees piety and devotion

Question 22

How well known was John the Baptist in Palestine?

Answer 22

He was well known

Question 23

What was Jesus’ central message concerning?

Answer 23

The coming of th kingdom of God

Question 24

Which Gospel provides us with the most information concerning the length of Jesus’ ministry?

Answer 24

John

Question 25

What are the two most likely dates for the year of Jesus’ crucifixion

Answer 25

AD 30 or 33

Question 26

Who feared that a revolt from John the Baptist’s preaching would bring the Roman legions and spell disaster for the temple?

Answer 26

Political authorities and religious leaders in Israel

Question 27

Which act of kindness was Mediterranean culture founded on?

Answer 27

Honor and shame

Question 28

What date did the pagan feast of Saturnalia typically fall on?

Answer 28

21 or 22 of December

Question 29

Joseph’s occupation, traditionally translated “carpenter” might have him working with what materials?

Answer 29

Tektōn would have him working with stone, wood, or metal

Question 30

Is there any information about Jesus‘s childhood given in the gospels

Answer 30

Yes in Luke

Question 31

From whose perspective is Luke’s birth narrative told?

Answer 31

Mary

Question 32

Who ordered the censes, requiring Joseph and Mary to return to Bethlehem?

Answer 32

Caesar Augustus

Question 33

Archelaus was whose son?

Answer 33

Herod

Question 34

What familial relationships would most Roman Catholic theologians have said are shared between Jesus and his siblings?

Answer 34

They are not true brothers or sisters but cousins.

Question 35

Which Gospel provides the only biblical account from Jesus’ childhood?

Answer 35

Luke

Question 36

In which Old Testament book is Bethlehem prophesies as the birthplace of the coming ruler?

Answer 36

Micah 5:2-5

Question 37

The gospels report that Jesus had how many brothers?

Answer 37

4

Question 38

Did John the Baptist ever have doubts that Jesus was the Messiah?

Answer 38

Yes- right before he was killed.

Question 39

Who asked Herod for the head of John the Baptist?

Answer 39

Prompted by her mother, Salome asked

Question 40

Why was Herods marriage to Herodias such a problem for John the Baptist?

Answer 40

He spoke out against it because Herod married his brother Phillip’s wife while Phillip was still living

Question 41

Which Gospel provides information concerning the early life of John the Baptist?

Answer 41

Luke

Question 42

Some speculate that John the Baptist may have had contact with which monastic community

Answer 42

Qumran

Question 43

John the Baptists ministry was across the Jordan from what territory?

Answer 43

Samaria

Question 44

What are the most undisputed historical events of Jesus’ life?

Answer 44

1) his death by Pontius Pilate 2) most undisputed feature was Jesus’ announcement of the kingdom of God 3) most undisputed aspect was his call of the disciples

Question 45

By what means did John the Baptist die?

Answer 45

He was beheaded by Herod

Question 46

Why did Herod Antipas have John the Baptist beheaded

Answer 46

Bc Salome pleased him with her dancing so he rewarded her with a gift and it was Johns head

Question 47

Does Hebrew poetry normally rhyme

Answer 47

No

Question 48

According to the text, when Jesus speaks of blessings for the “poor”, which poverty is He referring to?

Answer 48

He is referring to the outcasts of society which would be sinners, lepers, samaritans, gentiles, women and children

Question 49

How did Jesus feel about the eternal validity of the law?

Answer 49

He came to fulfill it

Question 50

What was the “tradition of the elders”?

Answer 50

A ritual hand-washing as applicable to all Jews at everyday meals

Question 51

What is the relationship between the study of miracles to scientific investigation and historical research

Answer 51

Miracles are outside the realm of strict scientific investigation but they are not outside the realm of historical research, which depends on the written and oral reports of those who witnessed such events

Question 52

When the disciples of John the Baptist ask Jesus on behalf of John if he is the “coming one” what did he say?

Answer 52

Report back to John what you see

Question 53

The most significant philosophical opposition to the miraculous come from which eighteenth century philosopher

Answer 53

Ernst Troeltsch

Question 54

Who was the Jewish charismatic rabbi, whose prayers for rain were reportedly answered

Answer 54

Onias

Question 55

According to the text, what was the primary purpose for Jesus’ healings and exorcisms in the Synoptic Gospels

Answer 55

Jesus’ exorcisms and healings are intended to reveal the presence and power of the kingdom in his ministry

Question 56

The accounts in the Gospels where Jesus raises people from the dead are best understood as what or by what term?

Answer 56

Resuscitations or revivications

Question 57

Under whose authority did Jesus heal someone or cast out demons?

Answer 57

Spirit of God

Question 58

Who is considered the most prominent of the disciples?

Answer 58

Simon peter

Question 59

Who was the first of the apostle to be martyred?

Answer 59

James

Question 60

Traditionally, who is believed to be the youngest of the apostles?

Answer 60

John

Question 61

The phrase “Our Lord Comes” is translated from which Aramaic phrase?

Answer 61

Maranatha

Question 62

What was Jesus’ favorite title for himself?

Answer 62

Son of Man

Question 63

The Old Testament predictions concerning Gods salvation and the Gentiles took two distinct streams in Judaism. With which did Jesus identify?

Answer 63

Salvation of all nations, all humanity, Israel to be a light of all nations

Question 64

The Greek words amēn comes from a Hebrew word meaning what?

Answer 64

Confirmed or verified

Question 65

According to most contemporary scholars today, who must have played some role in Jesus’ death? The Romans or Jewish Authorities?

Answer 65

It was Both

Question 66

The evidence confirms that Jesus was executed by the Romans under what charge?

Answer 66

Sedition- rebellion against the government

Question 67

Historical evidence confirms that in Jesus’ day, the charge of blasphemy could be made against someone for doing/saying what?

Answer 67

1) idolatry 2) arrogant disrespect for God 3) insulting the chosen leaders

Question 68

How did the Jews carry out capital punishment?

Answer 68

The Jewish leaders had no authority to carry out capital punishment so they let the Romans take care of it

Question 69

How did the Romans carry out capital punishment?

Answer 69

By crucifixion

Question 70

According to the Mishnah, when/where was the Sanhedrin not allowed to meet?

Answer 70

They could not meet at night, on the eve of Passover or in the high priests home

Question 71

Jesus was first sent to whom

Answer 71

Annas

Question 72

During the passion week, Jesus found the the money changers in what part of the temple?

Answer 72

The gentiles court

Question 73

What location did Jesus carry his cross to?

Answer 73

Golgotha

Question 74

What are the events of the passions week from the first Sunday to the next Sunday?

Answer 74

Sunday- (1)Triumphal Entry Monday- (1)Cursing the fig tree (2)cleansing the temple Tuesday- (1)Withered Fig tree seen by disciples (2)Temple controversies (3)Olivet Discourse Wednesday- no event Thursday- (1)Last supper (2)Betrayal and arrest (3)Trial before Annas and Caiphas Friday- (1)Morning trial by the Sanhedrin (2)Trial before Pilate and Herod (3)Crucifixion And burial Saturday- dead in the tomb Sunday- Resurrection and ascension

Question 75

What would virtually no credible historian today deny about Jesus’ life/Death?

Answer 75

No scholars denies that Jesus existed or that he was crucified in Judea under orders from Pontius Pilate around AD 30

Question 76

Is there a well developed theology of the resurrection in the Old Testament?

Answer 76

The most widely held explanation is the legendary development theory but it doesn’t explain the resurrection

Question 77

In what way is the Jewish claim that the disciples stole the body indirect evidence for the resurrection

Answer 77

The women discovered the empty tomb

Question 78

What group did not believe in the afterlife or the resurrection of the body?

Answer 78

Sadducees

Question 79

The women were told to tell the disciples to go to where

Answer 79

Galilee

Question 80

Which gospel recounts Jesus’ appearance to two disciples as they were traveling to Emmause

Answer 80

Luke

Question 81

Where did the gospels receive the great commission?

Answer 81

On a designated mountain in Galilee

Question 82

Which writer, who provides the earliest written testimony of the resurrection, claims that more than 500 people saw Jesus alive?

Answer 82

Paul

Question 83

According to the gospels, Jesus was buried in whose tomb?

Answer 83

Joseph of Arimathea

Question 84

What two key OT figures is Matthews genealogy is structured around?

Answer 84

David and Abraham

Question 85

What does form narrative criticism do?

Answer 85

Provides important corrections to the abuses of historical- critical methods

Question 86

Who dominated the Sanhedrin in Jesus’ day?

Answer 86

Sadducees

Question 87

Most ppl in the Roman Empire were from what class?

Answer 87

Poor class

Question 88

What is the comparison between the number of miracles in Marks gospel versus the other three?

Answer 88

Stronger emphasis on Jesus’ miracles in Mark

Question 89

Which gospel(s) tell us anything about Jesus’ childhood?

Answer 89

Luke

Question 90

Which is the only Gospel relating that at the transfiguration, Jesus, Moses, and Elijah were discussing Jesus’ coming “Departure” or exodus in Jerusalem

Answer 90

Mark

Question 91

Whose gospel places an emphasis on Jesus as the savior for all people

Answer 91

Luke

Question 92

What is a “redactor”

Answer 92

Editor

Question 93

Whose gospel has a large number of Aramaic words then the other two Synoptics

Answer 93

Mark

Question 94

The healing of Jairus’ daughter is an example of which gospel writers concise style?

Answer 94

Matthew

Question 95

At what two significant events does a voice from heaven addresses Jesus in Mark

Answer 95

1) baptism | 2) transfiguration

Question 96

What is the Greek translation of the Hebrew OT called?

Answer 96

Septuagint (or LXX)

Question 97

Who probably established the Qumran community that produced the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Answer 97

Essenes

Question 98

Which gospel is considered to have been written first by most NT scholars?

Answer 98

Matthew (Griesbach hypothesis)

Question 99

In reference to the text, what does “Synoptic” mean and what are the Synoptic Gospels?

Answer 99

Synoptic means viewed today | Mathew mark Luke