Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a rule of thumb for one attempting to reconstruct the historical Jesus?
A) The earlier the better.
B) Beware the bias.
C) Use only sources that were eyewitnesses to the events at hand.
D) Highly developed theology makes a story less likely to be historical.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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