Josephus Quiz

Who was Josephus?

• A Roman Emperor

• A Jewish historian

• A Greek philosopher

• A Christian missionary

What significant role did Josephus play during the Jewish-Roman conflicts?

• He served as a general

• He was a peace negotiator

• He was an advisor to the Roman general

• He was a spy for the Romans

What is the Testimonium Flavianum?

• A battle

• A religious text

• A historical reference to Jesus

• A law code

According to Josephus, what was notable about Jesus?

• He was a wealthy merchant

• He performed wonderful works

• He was a political leader

• He wrote important texts

How did Josephus describe the death of James, the brother of Jesus?

• He died of natural causes

• He was stoned to death

• He was exiled

• He became a high priest

According to the text, who was recognized as a teacher of truth and performed wonderful works?

• Pilate

• Josephus

• Matthias

• Jesus

What significant event is mentioned in the text that involved the person recognized as the Christ?

• He was elected as a leader

• He was condemned to the cross

• He wrote many books

• He traveled across the sea

On which day did the person referred to as the Christ rise again, according to the document?

• The second day

• The third day

• The fourth day

• The fifth day

What does the text indicate about the followers of the person called the Christ?

• They abandoned him

• They remained with him until his death

• They are not mentioned

• They are still existing

Who was the high priest that assembled a council of judges and brought before it James, the brother of Jesus?

• Festus

• Albinius

• Ananus

• Matthias