Worksheet on Historical and Biblical Facts

During which time period was Jesus most likely born?

• Between 2 and 1 BC

• Between 6 and 4 BC

• Between 8 and 6 BC

• At exactly 0 BC/AD

What was Jesus' profession before his public ministry?

• Shepherd

• Fisherman

• Carpenter

• Merchant

Which historian confirmed that Jesus lived during Tiberius's reign?

• Josephus

• Tacitus

• Suetonius

• Pliny the Younger

How does Marcus Borg portray Jesus?

• As a political revolutionary

• As an eschatological prophet

• As a religious ecstatic and teacher of wisdom

• As a military leader

What caused Emperor Claudius to expel Jews from Rome in 48 AD?

• Economic reasons

• Military uprising

• Political conspiracy

• Tension between believing and non-believing Jews

According to the text, what was one way people were identified in ancient times?

• By their wealth

• By their profession

• By their age

• By their education

Which Jewish historian mentioned James as "the brother of Jesus who is called the Christ"?

• Tacitus

• Suetonius

• Pliny

• Josephus

What training do biblical scholars typically receive?

• Only Greek language studies

• Only Hebrew language studies

• Multiple biblical languages and interpretative tools

• Only modern language studies

How does John Dominic Crossan portray Jesus?

• As a military leader

• As a preacher of radical egalitarianism

• As a political diplomat

• As a wealthy teacher

According to the document, what is the primary characteristic of Matthew's Gospel?

• It emphasizes Jesus as a spiritual healer

• It presents Jesus as the WORD (logos)

• It portrays Jesus as the great teacher

• It focuses on Jesus as the compassionate Savior