Question 1

Mark's sources were primarily

Accepted Answer

A) oral traditions. 
B) written collections of parables. 
C) compilations of apocalyptic prophecies. 
D) older accounts of Jesus' arrest,trial,and execution. 
A) oral traditions. 
B) written collections of parables. 
C) compilations of apocalyptic prophecies. 
D) older accounts of Jesus' arrest,trial,and execution.

Question 2

The Markan Gospel consistently reinforces the idea that Christians must suffer for their faith.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Gospel of Mark does not refer to the virginal conception or birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Scholars disagree about the basis of the Markan Passion story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Markan depiction and the historical depiction of Pilate are practically identical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first half of Mark's narrative of Jesus' life takes place in

Accepted Answer

A) Samaria. 
B) Jerusalem. 
C) Judea. 
D) Galilee. 
A) Samaria. 
B) Jerusalem. 
C) Judea. 
D) Galilee.

Question 7

In the Markan Gospel,who obtained permission to remove Jesus' body from the cross,as well as find a secure tomb?

Accepted Answer

A) Peter 
B) Simon of Cyrene 
C) Mary of Madgala 
D) Joseph of Arimathea 
A) Peter 
B) Simon of Cyrene 
C) Mary of Madgala 
D) Joseph of Arimathea

Question 8

In a particularly controversial passage,Mark claims that Jesus used parables to prevent the public from understanding his message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Traditional belief describes the author of the Gospel of Mark as John Mark,

Accepted Answer

A) one of the earliest Evangelists to travel to Greek-speaking lands. 
B) companion of Paul and "interpreter" for Peter in Rome. 
C) not an apostle,but an eyewitness to at least one account of Jesus' preaching. 
D) half-brother of Paul of Tarsus. 
A) one of the earliest Evangelists to travel to Greek-speaking lands. 
B) companion of Paul and "interpreter" for Peter in Rome. 
C) not an apostle,but an eyewitness to at least one account of Jesus' preaching. 
D) half-brother of Paul of Tarsus.

Question 10

The most important event in Mark's Gospel is

Accepted Answer

A) Jesus' trial before the Sanhedrin. 
B) Jesus' birth. 
C) the Crucifixion. 
D) the Transfiguration. 
A) Jesus' trial before the Sanhedrin. 
B) Jesus' birth. 
C) the Crucifixion. 
D) the Transfiguration.

Question 11

Mark is the only Gospel writer who portrays Jesus as explicitly accepting a messianic identity at his trial before the Sanhedrin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The audience for which Mark was writing was generally comprised of Jews in Jerusalem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Gospel of Mark does not include any reference to Jesus exorcising demons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mark's treatment of Jesus' associates and family clearly stems from his wish to disassociate from the Jerusalem community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Generally,Mark portrayed everyone associated with the historical Jesus

Accepted Answer

A) negatively. 
B) negatively,except for James,"the Lord's brother." 
C) negatively,except for Mary. 
D) negatively,except for Mary of Magdala. 
A) negatively. 
B) negatively,except for James,"the Lord's brother." 
C) negatively,except for Mary. 
D) negatively,except for Mary of Magdala.

Mark's sources were primarily

The Markan Gospel consistently reinforces the idea that Christians must suffer for their faith.

The Gospel of Mark does not refer to the virginal conception or birth.

Scholars disagree about the basis of the Markan Passion story.

The Markan depiction and the historical depiction of Pilate are practically identical.

The first half of Mark's narrative of Jesus' life takes place in

In the Markan Gospel,who obtained permission to remove Jesus' body from the cross,as well as find a secure tomb?

In a particularly controversial passage,Mark claims that Jesus used parables to prevent the public from understanding his message.

Traditional belief describes the author of the Gospel of Mark as John Mark,

The most important event in Mark's Gospel is

Mark is the only Gospel writer who portrays Jesus as explicitly accepting a messianic identity at his trial before the Sanhedrin.

The audience for which Mark was writing was generally comprised of Jews in Jerusalem.

The Gospel of Mark does not include any reference to Jesus exorcising demons.

Mark's treatment of Jesus' associates and family clearly stems from his wish to disassociate from the Jerusalem community.

Generally,Mark portrayed everyone associated with the historical Jesus

An Overview of the New Testament

How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to Us

The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism

The World of Greek Thought and Culture

The World of Roman Political Power

The Gospels

Matthews Portrait of Jesus

Lukes Portrait of Jesus

Johns Reinterpretation of Jesus

The Continuing Quest for the Historical Jesus

Lukes Account of the Early Church: the Book of Acts

Paul

Unity,freedom,and Christs Return

Freedom From Law and Justification by Faith

Letters From Prison

Continuing the Pauline Tradition

General Letters on Faith and Behavior

Continuing the Apocalyptic Hope

Outside the Canon: Other Early Christian Literature

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Exam 7: Marks Portrait of Jesus

Mark's sources were primarily

The Markan Gospel consistently reinforces the idea that Christians must suffer for their faith.

The Gospel of Mark does not refer to the virginal conception or birth.

Scholars disagree about the basis of the Markan Passion story.

The Markan depiction and the historical depiction of Pilate are practically identical.

The first half of Mark's narrative of Jesus' life takes place in

In the Markan Gospel,who obtained permission to remove Jesus' body from the cross,as well as find a secure tomb?

In a particularly controversial passage,Mark claims that Jesus used parables to prevent the public from understanding his message.

Traditional belief describes the author of the Gospel of Mark as John Mark,

The most important event in Mark's Gospel is

Mark is the only Gospel writer who portrays Jesus as explicitly accepting a messianic identity at his trial before the Sanhedrin.

The audience for which Mark was writing was generally comprised of Jews in Jerusalem.

The Gospel of Mark does not include any reference to Jesus exorcising demons.

Mark's treatment of Jesus' associates and family clearly stems from his wish to disassociate from the Jerusalem community.

Generally,Mark portrayed everyone associated with the historical Jesus

An Overview of the New Testament

How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to Us

The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism

The World of Greek Thought and Culture

The World of Roman Political Power

The Gospels

Matthews Portrait of Jesus

Lukes Portrait of Jesus

Johns Reinterpretation of Jesus

The Continuing Quest for the Historical Jesus

Lukes Account of the Early Church: the Book of Acts

Paul

Unity,freedom,and Christs Return

Freedom From Law and Justification by Faith

Letters From Prison

Continuing the Pauline Tradition

General Letters on Faith and Behavior

Continuing the Apocalyptic Hope

Outside the Canon: Other Early Christian Literature

Filters