Chapter 14 Self Quiz

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. Not one first-century pagan author mentions Jesus.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. More theologically orthodox sources are more likely to be historically accurate.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The criterion of dissimilarity involves finding stories that wouldn't be expected to have occurred in the historical context of Jesus' life.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. How many first-century pagan authors mention Jesus by name?

None correct incorrect

One correct incorrect

Two correct incorrect

Three correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a criterion used by scholars to authenticate traditions about Jesus?

The criterion of independent attestation correct incorrect

The criterion of dissimilarity correct incorrect

The criterion of similarity correct incorrect

The criterion of contextual credibility correct incorrect

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. Jesus' baptism by John does not pass:

The criterion of independent attestation correct incorrect

The criterion of dissimilarity correct incorrect

The criterion of contextual credibility correct incorrect

Any of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following traditions does not pass the criterion of contextual credibility?

Jesus' baptism correct incorrect

Jesus' death correct incorrect

Jesus' teaching to Nicodemus: "You must be born again" correct incorrect

Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount correct incorrect

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. Which historian categorically states that Jesus was the messiah in book 18 of The Antiquities of the Jews?

Tacitus correct incorrect

Josephus correct incorrect

Ialdabaoth correct incorrect

Pliny the Younger correct incorrect

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. Which would count as a basic methodological principle that historians can apply to their sources?

The earlier the better. correct incorrect

The later the better. correct incorrect

The more detail the better. correct incorrect

The less detail the better. correct incorrect

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. Accounts with very highly developed theology are more likely to be:

More historically accurate correct incorrect

Less historically accurate correct incorrect

Written earlier correct incorrect

Written later correct incorrect

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. What is one way to spot bias in a text?

When the author repeatedly states his or her credentials correct incorrect

When the author has a known affiliation with one of the views expressed in the text correct incorrect

When just about everything in the text makes a uniquely different point correct incorrect

When just about every story in the account drives at the same point correct incorrect

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. Consistent testimony of many independent witnesses _____________ a case.

strengthens correct incorrect

weakens correct incorrect

does not affect correct incorrect

indicates bias in correct incorrect

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. According to the criterion of Aramaisms, if a piece of text makes more logical sense in the original language than in the translation, then it is likely to be:

A forgery correct incorrect

True correct incorrect

Authentic correct incorrect

Inauthentic correct incorrect