Quiz on Jesus' Authority and Jewish Traditions

Who challenged the authority of Jesus Christ?

• The Romans

• The chief priests and elders

• The Pharisees

• The disciples

What question did Jesus ask in response to the challenge?

• What is the greatest commandment?

• Where was John the Baptist's baptism from?

• Where is the Temple?

• Who is the Messiah?

What do the chief priests and elders claim to have expertise in?

• Philosophy

• Roman law

• The Jewish Scriptures and Mosaic Law

• The New Testament

What are the first five books of the Bible known as?

• The Wisdom Literature

• The Prophets

• The Torah

• The Gospels

What do the Pharisees primarily study?

• The oral Law

• The New Testament

• The Torah

• The history of Israel

What is the role of scribes in Jewish tradition?

• To teach in synagogues

• To lead prayers

• To reproduce copies of the Scripture

• To interpret the law

What do the Sadducees believe regarding the oral tradition?

• They believe it is more important than the Torah

• They do not accept it

• They accept it fully

• They only follow the oral tradition

What is the meaning of the word 'Rabbi'?

• Prophet

• Teacher or master

• Elder

• Leader

Which group is known as the Jewish 'Supreme Court'?

• The Pharisees

• The Sadducees

• The Sanhedrin

• The Scribes

What did the elders believe about their knowledge of God?

• They knew everything

• They were still learning

• They were confused

• They had no interest in God