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Along with the Jewish scholar Philo, the author of Hebrews interprets the Hebrew Bible using a technique called _____________, in which earthly events in the Hebrew Bible symbolize heavenly realities. |
| | A) | apocrypha |
| | B) | eschatology |
| | C) | apocalyptic |
| | D) | allegory |
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In portraying Christ as an eternal High Priest who offered himself as an eternal sacrifice for sins, the author of Hebrews appeals to the obscure character of ______________________ in the Hebrew Bible. |
| | A) | Aaron |
| | B) | Melchizedek |
| | C) | Zerubbabel |
| | D) | Shadrach |
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The Book of James defines religion as |
| | A) | a grain of mustard seed. |
| | B) | helping orphans and widows and keeping oneself unstained by the world. |
| | C) | adherence to the correct doctrines taught by the apostles. |
| | D) | belief in a higher power, however conceived. |
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Like many Jewish writers in the wisdom tradition, James repeatedly emphasizes the importance of ___________________ as an important aspect of morality. |
| | A) | correct sacrifices |
| | B) | prayer |
| | C) | sexual abstinence |
| | D) | controlling the tongue |
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Many scholars believe that 1 Peter should be dated after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE because |
| | A) | the author explicitly mentions the destruction of Jerusalem. |
| | B) | the author portrays the Roman emperor as a Christian. |
| | C) | the author makes claims that refer to the death of Nero. |
| | D) | the author refers to the city of Rome as "Babylon." |
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According to church tradition, the author of the Book of Jude was supposedly the brother of |
| | A) | James and John, the sons of Zebedee. |
| | B) | John the Baptist. |
| | C) | Jesus of Nazareth. |
| | D) | the apostle Paul. |
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The Book of 2 Peter refers to which set of other New Testament documents as "scripture"? |
| | A) | the letters of Paul |
| | B) | the Synoptic Gospels |
| | C) | the Gospel and letters of John |
| | D) | Luke and Acts |
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The Book of 2 Peter includes an extended defense of the Christian doctrine of |
| | A) | the virginal conception of Jesus. |
| | B) | the Trinity. |
| | C) | the Parousia of Christ. |
| | D) | justification by faith. |
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The author of 1 John accuses those who deny the humanity of Jesus of being in grave doctrinal and moral error, calling them |
| | A) | heretics. |
| | B) | dogs. |
| | C) | the circumcised. |
| | D) | anti-Christs. |
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The author of 2 and 3 John identifies himself only as the |
| | A) | Alpha and the Omega. |
| | B) | Fellow Servant. |
| | C) | apostle John. |
| | D) | Elder. |
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Most of the catholic writings are linked by the fact that collectively they are the last ones accepted into the canon, with the exception of |
| | A) | 3 John. |
| | B) | Jude. |
| | C) | 1 Peter. |
| | D) | Hebrews. |
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Who is the only New Testament writer to present Jesus as a heavenly priest who serves as an everlasting mediator between God and humanity? |
| | A) | the author of 2 John |
| | B) | the author of Hebrews |
| | C) | the author of 2 Peter |
| | D) | the author of Jude |
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Which of the epistles lacks any coherence, leaping from topic to topic and back again? |
| | A) | James |
| | B) | Hebrews |
| | C) | 1 Peter |
| | D) | 2 Peter |
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In which book of the New Testament is it predicted that the entire world will be consumed by fire? |
| | A) | Jude |
| | B) | 2 Peter |
| | C) | Revelation |
| | D) | James |
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Paul's theodicy maintains that God's purpose in delaying the Parousia is |
| | A) | to keep everyone off-balance. |
| | B) | to teach Christians patience. |
| | C) | to save as many people as possible. |
| | D) | to see how many will fall away from the one true faith. |
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