Gospels Quiz

What does the term 'gospel' originally mean?

• The Christian message

• The life of Jesus

• The books in which the message was reported

• The good news

Which are the four canonical gospels in the New Testament?

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

• Thomas, Peter, Judas, and Mary

• James, John, Andrew, and Philip

• Paul, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon

What is the main difference between the synoptic gospels and the Gospel of John?

• The synoptic gospels focus on Jesus' birth and childhood, while John does not

• The synoptic gospels present Jesus as the Son of God, while John presents him as a normal human

• The synoptic gospels include Jesus' baptism and temptation, while John does not

• The synoptic gospels have a similar chronology and arrangement, while John has a different chronology

When were the four canonical gospels most likely written?

• Between AD 66 and 110

• Between AD 85 and 90

• Between AD 90 and 110

• Between AD 110 and 130

What is the consensus among modern scholars regarding the historical accuracy of the gospels?

• The gospels are historically accurate accounts of Jesus' life

• The gospels are completely unreliable and fictional

• The gospels contain some historical value but also theological interpretations

• The gospels were written by eyewitnesses and are therefore highly reliable

Which gospel is the only one to call Jesus God?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

What is the oldest known gospel text?

• Gospel of Matthew

• Gospel of Mark

• Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of John

What are the non-canonical gospels?

• Gospels that were not included in the New Testament

• Gospels written by heretics

• Gospels that focus on the infancy of Jesus

• Gospels that were written in the 2nd century

What is the genre of the gospels?

• Biography

• Historical fiction

• Mythology

• Poetry

Who established a canon with just one gospel, similar to the Gospel of Luke?

• Paul

• John

• Peter

• Marcion