Understanding the Scriptures, Ch. 5

Which Jewish group in the time of Jesus withdrew to the desert living a life of prayer, simplicity and studying the scriptures?

• The Maccabees

• The Essenes

• The Zealots

• The Sadducees

Which ruthless leader was given the throne of Judea, rebuilt the Temple and brought great economic prospertity?

• Arisobulus

• John Hyrcanus

• Alexander the Great

• Herod the Great

Which group of Jewish scholars were concerened with remaining separated and performing multiple rituals to maintain their purity?

• The Sadducees

• The Pharisees

• The Essenes

• The Zealots

Which Jewish leader assumed the office of high priest and proclaimed himself king?

• Judas Maccabeus

• Solomon

• John Hyrcanus

• Aristobulus

Which group of Jewish leaders believed in coopertating with the gentiles and would only follow the Torah?

• The Sadducees

• The Pharisees

• The Essenes

• The Zealots

The Pharisees did not believe in the resurrection of the dead and angels.

• True

• False

The teachings found in the Book of Maccabees are the basis for the Christian doctrine of Purgatory.

• True

• False

What were some signs of the fullness of time for the coming of the Messiah? (select 2 correct answers)

• political instability

• the rebuilding of the Temple

• political stability

• catostrophic storms

The prophets had all promised that the Lord's Anointed would be from the descentents of

• Pharisees

• Maccabees

• Levites

• David