To whom is the Epistle of James written? - correct answer-12 tribes in Diaspora
James' rhetoric incorporates diatribe with short - correct answer-questions & responses
Which of the following is NOT a theme of James? - correct answer-unity
James' focus on action is also found in - correct answer-rabbinic writings
James is different from Greco-Roman philosophers because his focus is on ____ &
_____, but their focus is on ____ & ____ - correct answer-morals, the community;
manners individuals
James does not share common themes with ancient moralists - correct answer-False
The author of Hebrews demonstrates that Jesus and his covenant are much greater
than __________ and the old covenant - correct answer-Moses
Hebrews uses ________________ to encourage discipleship - correct answer-rhetoric
According to Hebrews, who is our chief patron? - correct answer-God
Hebrews is filled with __________ and _________ to remain steadfast and not lose
hope - correct answer-encouragement, admonition
What did patrons do for their clients?
gave gifts
provided jobs
introduced to other patrons
all of the above - correct answer-all of the above
Why is an early date (before 70 AD) likely for Hebrews? - correct answer-Uses 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 ________ - correct answer-Rome
What two sources does Peter rely on when composing 1 Peter? - correct answer-Old
Testament and Sermon on the Mount