HOTB - Unit 1

Question 1

The criterion of ______ means that a New Testament text was written by or during the time of Jesus’ first disciples.

Accepted Answer

Apostolicity

Question 2

One of the challenges for translators of the New Testament is:

Accepted Answer

All of these.

Question 3

The Bible was written in how many languages?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 4

Which of the following is a subjective statement?

Accepted Answer

Solomon is one of the most interesting characters in the Bible.

Question 5

The Bible was written and collected over a period of how many years?

Accepted Answer

About 1,500

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT a criteria for accepting a text into the New Testament canon?

Accepted Answer

Transmissibility

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

Accepted Answer

A textbook.

Question 8

The criterion of ___ means that a New Testament text was widely distributed and known among all of the early churches.

Accepted Answer

Catholicity

Question 9

The study of causes which seeks to answer the question, “Why?” is called:

Accepted Answer

Etiology

Question 10

Which genre of writing is NOT found in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

Economic Reports

Question 11

Christians believe in the Old Testament because:

Accepted Answer

Jesus clearly believed in the divine authority and inspiration of the O.T.

Question 12

The criterion of ___ means that a New Testament text does not substantively disagree with another New Testament text.

Accepted Answer

Non-Contradiction

Question 13

_______ is the ancient process of copying Hebrew and Greek manuscripts to preserve them for future generations...

Accepted Answer

Textual Transmission

Question 14

The Bible tells a single, sweeping story from beginning to end. This grand account is called a _______.

Accepted Answer

Metanarrative

Question 15

Which pair among the following challenged the prevailing consensus regarding geocentrism?

Accepted Answer

Nicholas Copernicus and Galileo Galilei.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the “five rules of evidence”?

Accepted Answer

Testability

Question 17

Who is guilty of the first murder recorded in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

Cain

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true of an “objective” view?

Accepted Answer

It is based on personal experiences.

Question 19

Many modern scientists subscribe to ____; the dismissal of supernatural answers in the search for causal answers.

Accepted Answer

Methodological Naturalism

Question 20

The Bible consists of how many separate written works?

Accepted Answer

66

Question 21

What was the punishment for the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11?

Accepted Answer

A confusion of languages and a scattering of “nations”.

Question 22

One important archaeological artifact connected to Joshua’s conquest of Canaan is:

Accepted Answer

The name "Jabin" on a cuneiform tablet.

Question 23

Genesis 1 - 11 is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

Primeval History

Question 24

The Greek word “canon” when used to refer to the Scriptures, means:

Accepted Answer

A "rule" or "measuring stick".

Question 25

One compelling piece of evidence in support of the Exodus story is:

Accepted Answer

The palace/tomb of “Joseph” in Avaris.

Question 26

The Biblical creation story is different from other ancient creations stories because:

Accepted Answer

It presents a single God creating in rational order.

Question 27

Many major scientists were also members of the:

Accepted Answer

Clergy

HOTB - Unit 1

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HOTB - Unit 1

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