Quiz on Jesus' Resurrection and Jewish Beliefs

What is the main reason given for why Jesus' resurrection would have been too counterintuitive to simply be made up?

• It was a popular belief among first-century Jews.

• It was an expected event by Jesus' disciples.

• It was an unpopular notion with first-century Jews and Greeks.

• It was a common occurrence in ancient history.

According to the text, how did first-century Jews expect the Messiah to act?

• Die a dishonorable death on a cross.

• Engage in military victory and set up a visible kingdom on earth.

• Perform miracles and heal the sick.

• Preach peace and forgiveness.

What was the dominant non-Jewish view about bodily resurrection?

• It was a desirable and common belief.

• It was impossible and unwanted.

• It was a sign of divine favor.

• It was a necessary part of the afterlife.

What did many Jews look forward to regarding resurrection?

• A personal resurrection of each individual.

• A corporate resurrection at the end of time.

• A spiritual resurrection without a physical body.

• A resurrection only for the prophets.

What was the common belief about resurrection during the time of Jesus?

• It was expected to occur for a single individual in history.

• It was thought to occur along with the renewal of the entire world.

• It was believed to happen frequently in history.

• It was considered a myth with no basis in reality.

Why would the disciples not have made up the story of Jesus' resurrection?

• They were expecting the Messiah to be killed and rise from the dead.

• Jews and Greeks were naturally open to the idea of resurrection.

• People were not expecting the Messiah to first be killed and then to rise from the dead.

• The story of resurrection was a common tale at the time.

What role did women play in the resurrection story according to the gospels?

• They were the first eyewitnesses to the risen Jesus.

• They were not mentioned in the resurrection story.

• They were skeptical and did not believe in the resurrection.

• They were the ones who spread the resurrection story.

How many people reportedly saw the resurrected Jesus?

• More than five hundred

• Less than a hundred

• Exactly fifty

• Only the disciples

What was James' initial belief about Jesus during his ministry?

• He was a strong believer

• He was skeptical

• He was indifferent

• He was supportive

What was the main reason the early disciples were willing to endure persecution?

• Their resurrection belief

• Political power

• Financial gain

• Social status