Chapter 2: Multiple Choice

Question 1

The writers of the Gospels intended them primarily to:

Answer 1

D: Both A and B
A: Convey the impact that Jesus had on peoples lives
B: Proclaim a message of faith in Jesus

Question 2

The Gospels:

Answer 2

B: Reveal the meaning and significance of Jesus for the people of his time

Question 3

The Catholic church bases its teachings and practices:

Answer 3

B: On the church tradition and the Christian sciptures

Question 4

When the early Christians called Jesus “Lord,” they were expressing their belief that he was:

Answer 4

C: Divine

Question 5

The resurrection was:

Answer 5

C: Absolutely central tot he Christian faith

Question 6

The Gospels were eventually written down because the Church:

Answer 6

D: Both b and c
B: needed a way to preserve its teachings and pass them on through the ages
C: had a continuing need to instruct the already existing communities of faith

Question 7

Biblical scholars:

Answer 7

Are constantly arriving at new speculation in their research on the gospels