Deck 4: The Break From Judaism

Question 1

Paul expected Gentile converts to Christianity to:

A) first become a Jew and follow the Jewish law.
B) become circumcised, if they were males.
C) follow Christ, but not convert to Judaism.
D) keep their pagan religious beliefs along with their Christian ones.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The Council of Jerusalem was:

A) the first official meeting between Jewish and Christian leaders
B) a public open forum among Christians in Jerusalem.
C) a meeting between Jewish and Roman leaders.
D) an unofficial council, organized by Christian and Gnostic thinkers.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

One of the central topics of the Council was:

A) baptism.
B) marriage rituals.
C) the meaning of salvation.
D) circumcision.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The Council was presided over by:

A) Peter
B) James, the brother of Jesus
C) Paul
D) Jude, the brother of Jesus

Question 5

The letters of New Testament:

A) were all written anonymously.
B) were written by various authors, including Peter and Paul.
C) were all written after 100 CE.
D) do not affirm the universal significance of Christ's message.

Question 6

Peter, in his first letter, affirms that:

A) ritual washing is required before worship in the synagogue.
B) Jews should worship differently than Christians.
C) the coming of Christ changed the old rules.
D) Christians should resist the Roman government.

Question 7

The book of Revelation:

A) was written by Peter.
B) is exclusively about the salvation of the Jews.
C) includes no apocalyptic elements.
D) includes the notion that salvation is for all people, not just the Jews.

Question 8

The destruction of the temple in Jerusalem:

A) occurred in 70 CE by the Christians.
B) was brought about by the Gauls shortly after 100 CE.
C) was brought about by the Romans after 100 CE.
D) occurred in 70 CE by the Romans.

Question 9

The destruction of the temple:

A) brought the Jews and Christians into unity for the first time.
B) heightened the hostility between Jews and Christians
C) had virtually no impact on Jewish Christian relations.
D) was responsible for the formation of the first Christian army.

Question 10

Peter and Paul had a disagreement about:

A) whether Jews and Gentiles eating together was appropriate.
B) the precise nature of Jesus resurrection.
C) whether to spread the gospel to the Gentiles.
D) who should lead the church.