Christianity in the Greco-Roman World

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What aspect of the Greco-Roman world makes it distinctly different from any other time in Greek and Roman civilizations?

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The biblical phrase “a day’s journey” typically meant

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Sailing during the winter virtually stopped during the winter due to bad weather. These months where:

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One of the greatest fears of the ancients, which is also reflected in their literature, was:

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Hubbard mentions 4 major institutions of Greco-Roman cities which are important in the NT. Which of these are among the four:

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The temple was the most prominent feature in a city. Which of the following was a function of the temple?

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Cursus Honurum means:

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Emperor worship began in earnest after the posthumous deification of:

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The central element in the synagogue gathering was:

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In the Greco-Roman world prisons were used:

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The ______ games were managed by Corinth to make it one of the premier sporting centers in the empire. (fill in the blank)

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A crucial difference between ancient Mediterranean societies and contemporary western societies is:

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The utter disdain for manual labor among the upper classes best sheds light on which of Paul’s books:

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Which book of Paul’s could be read as an assault on the imperial order?

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What is Paul’s main thesis in 2 Corinthians? What aspect of Corinthian life would make it hard to accept?

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Which aspect of Paul’s life is most affected by its place within the context of the Roman patronage system?

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Hubbard notes that Roman relief efforts for the poor was different from Paul’s collection for the saints because they normally:

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Which book is home to Paul’s “most theologically weighty ideas, penetrating to the heart of his apostleship”?

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Choose the lists which shows populations from highest to lowest:

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Which of the following problems did Greco-Roman cities face?

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In the Greco-Roman world, a insulae was:

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In the Greco-Roman world, a tabernae was:

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In the Greco-Roman world, the triclinium was:

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The Latin phrase patria potestas means literally:

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The authority of the father over the family ended:

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According to Hubbard, what was frequently identified as the fountainhead of all vice:

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Which philosophical system saw marriage as a burden that will only hinder a man:

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In general, Stoics and Cynics agreed in their belief that:

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According to Hubbard, the percentage of slaves in Rome was:

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Augustales were:

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Which is NOT true:

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According to Hubbard, a crucial part of Paul’s ministry was teaching:

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In what scripture passage does Paul “use almost the whole gamut of familial relations” (pg.200):

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According to Hubbard, Paul’s comments in 1 Cor 7 corresponds to a large extent to the position of:

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According to Hubbard, which of the following verses is the most important to keep in mind when trying to understand Paul’s view of singleness and marriage:

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According to Hubbard, the primary importance of the Christian household was:

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Which city was known for having apostles and elders and a strong leadership structure:

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Timothy and Titus were appointed by Paul to lead the churches in:

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In which city was class distinction/discrimination at the Lord’s table a serious problem:

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According to Hubbard, our concern that the early church does not seem to be overly concerned with the presence of slavery should not be over stated because:

Multiple choice questions for New Testament

Christianity in the Greco-Roman World

What aspect of the Greco-Roman world makes it distinctly different from any other time in Greek and Roman civilizations?

The biblical phrase “a day’s journey” typically meant

Sailing during the winter virtually stopped during the winter due to bad weather. These months where:

One of the greatest fears of the ancients, which is also reflected in their literature, was:

Hubbard mentions 4 major institutions of Greco-Roman cities which are important in the NT. Which of these are among the four:

The temple was the most prominent feature in a city. Which of the following was a function of the temple?

Cursus Honurum means:

Emperor worship began in earnest after the posthumous deification of:

The central element in the synagogue gathering was:

In the Greco-Roman world prisons were used:

The ______ games were managed by Corinth to make it one of the premier sporting centers in the empire. (fill in the blank)

A crucial difference between ancient Mediterranean societies and contemporary western societies is:

The utter disdain for manual labor among the upper classes best sheds light on which of Paul’s books:

Which book of Paul’s could be read as an assault on the imperial order?

What is Paul’s main thesis in 2 Corinthians? What aspect of Corinthian life would make it hard to accept?

Which aspect of Paul’s life is most affected by its place within the context of the Roman patronage system?

Hubbard notes that Roman relief efforts for the poor was different from Paul’s collection for the saints because they normally:

Which book is home to Paul’s “most theologically weighty ideas, penetrating to the heart of his apostleship”?

Choose the lists which shows populations from highest to lowest:

Which of the following problems did Greco-Roman cities face?