part 1

  1. According to the film approximately how many scholars have documented the life of Jesus of Nazareth?

    1. 80 Scholars

  2. Approximately how many years after Jesus’ death were the Gospels believed to be written?

    1. 40 years

  3. What major archaeological find aids scholars in understanding the political and social climate during the time of Jesus’ early years?

    1. The Dead Sea Scrolls which were written by the Essenes.

  4. According to Luke, Mary and Joseph stay in a stable when there is no room at the Inn. What does the movie suggest about where they stayed?

    1. Would have stayed with family in Bethlehem; (inn - Kataluma Greek)

    2. There was no Room upstairs so they stayed with the animals below for warmth

  5. In what year does the film suggest the “true” date of Jesus’ birth?

    1. April 17th (6 BCE)

  6. In what astrological sign would astrologers have looked for the birth of a new king?

    1. Aries the sign of the Ram

  7. What planet was in alignment in 6 BCE that would have appeared as a morning star?

    1. Jupiter appears as the morning Star

      1. King of the planets

  8. The capital city of the Naboteans is believed to be the place where the wise men purchased some of their gifts. What is the name and where is it located?

    1. Petra, Jordan

      1. Petra means Rock (Peter)

  9. What is the name of the Church that now stands on the site where Jesus was born?

    1. Church of the Nativity

  10. What key event of Jesus’ life is a repetitive story found earlier in the Hebrew Scriptures?

    1. Slaughter of the Innocents

      1. Repeats an account connected with Birth of Moses

  11. The baptism of Jesus was performed by John the Baptist at the Jordan River and is believed that it took place closest to what site?

    1. City of Jericho near the spot where Joshua let Israelites to the Promised Land

  12. Which event is believed to have been the turning point for Jesus to begin his public ministry?

    1. Jesus’ Baptism

  13. What rests in the place of the Temple of Jesus’ day in Jerusalem today?

    1. Dome of the Rock

  14. Which of the following was not a gift brought by the wise men in Matthew’s Infancy Narrative?

    1. They brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh

  15. What makes the claim of Jesus’ virgin birth so believable?

    1. Defending a virgin birth in the 1st century. Having a child out of wedlock usually led to the mother + child death