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10 s2) What is exegesis? a. A practice of examining the Torah to see its influen

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Question

10 s2) What is exegesis? a. A practice of examining the Torah to see its influence on Christianity b. A practice of closely examining the church to assess its efficacy c. A practice of examining biblical texts using scholarly critical methods d. A practice of abbreviating Christmas as Xmas 53) Which Gospel contains shepherds and magi as a part of the story of lesus nativity? a. Mark b. Luke c. John d. Matthew 54) Who are the Gnostics? a. Those who emphasized special or "secret" knowledge of Jesus and his teachings b. Those who believed Jesus didn't rise from the dead c. Those who aren't sure whether Jesus is the Son of God d. Those who emphasized Jesus' divinity 55) What does the term "eschatology" mean? a. Violent revelation of God's will b. Contract between God and God's people c. The study of the Holy Spinit d. Study of the end times, coming of a new age

Explanation / Answer

52. Answer - C

Exegesis is the examination and interpretation of biblical texts using critical methods.

53. Answer - B

The Gospel of Luke contains the story of nativity of Jesus.

54. Answer - A

Gnostics were people who had special and secret knowledge of Jesus' teachings.

55. Answer - D

Eschatology is the study of end times and the day of judgment.