QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
To whom is the Epistle of James written? - ANSWERS12 tribes in Diaspora
James' rhetoric incorporates diatribe with short - ANSWERSquestions & responses
Which of the following is NOT a theme of James? - ANSWERSunity
James' focus on action is also found in - ANSWERSrabbinic writings
James is different from Greco-Roman philosophers because his focus is on ____ & _____, but
their focus is on ____ & ____ - ANSWERSmorals, the community; manners individuals
James does not share common themes with ancient moralists - ANSWERSFalse
The author of Hebrews demonstrates that Jesus and his covenant are much greater than
__________ and the old covenant - ANSWERSMoses
Hebrews uses ________________ to encourage discipleship - ANSWERSrhetoric
According to Hebrews, who is our chief patron? - ANSWERSGod
Hebrews is filled with __________ and _________ to remain steadfast and not lose hope -
ANSWERSencouragement, admonition
, What did patrons do for their clients?
gave gifts
provided jobs
introduced to other patrons
all of the above - ANSWERSall of the above
Why is an early date (before 70 AD) likely for Hebrews? - ANSWERSUses present tense when
speaking of sacrificial system
Author's claim the community has not shed blood for Christ
Peter claims to be writing from "Babylon" or ________ - ANSWERSRome
What two sources does Peter rely on when composing 1 Peter? - ANSWERSOld Testament and
Sermon on the Mount
Why do some scholars think Peter did not write 1 Peter? - ANSWERSGreek is too eloquent
context of persecution is unclear
Jude's adversaries claimed their _____________ had greater authority than apostolic witness -
ANSWERSdivine dreams
Jude is the half-brother of ______ - ANSWERSJesus