Question 1

What is the overarching literary style of the Book of Revelation?

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative 
B)  apocalyptic 
C)  wisdom 
D)  epistolary 
A)  narrative 
B)  apocalyptic 
C)  wisdom 
D)  epistolary

Question 2

The message of Revelation for the Christians in Asia Minor was . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  "Get ready to fight!" 
B)  "Be prepared to die!" 
C)  both of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  "Get ready to fight!" 
B)  "Be prepared to die!" 
C)  both of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 3

What term describes a type of visionary prophecy that uses hyperbolic and often-bizarre metaphors and images?

Accepted Answer

A)  apocalyptic 
B)  analeptic 
C)  proleptic 
D)  sapiential 
A)  apocalyptic 
B)  analeptic 
C)  proleptic 
D)  sapiential

Question 4

Revelation's portrayal of the worldly powers, including the Roman Emperor, is . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  unremittingly negative. 
B)  unremittingly positive. 
C)  primarily positive but occasionally negative. 
D)  primarily negative but occasionally positive. 
A)  unremittingly negative. 
B)  unremittingly positive. 
C)  primarily positive but occasionally negative. 
D)  primarily negative but occasionally positive.

Question 5

The study of symbolic numbers in Judaism is called . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  arithmeticity. 
B)  numerology. 
C)  gematria. 
D)  numericology. 
A)  arithmeticity. 
B)  numerology. 
C)  gematria. 
D)  numericology.

Question 6

The Book of Revelation is also called the . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  Parousia. 
B)  Epiphany. 
C)  Apocalypse. 
D)  Eschatology. 
A)  Parousia. 
B)  Epiphany. 
C)  Apocalypse. 
D)  Eschatology.

Question 7

To which of the following divisions of theology does Revelation contribute most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecclesiology 
B)  Christology 
C)  pneumatology 
D)  angelology 
A)  Ecclesiology 
B)  Christology 
C)  pneumatology 
D)  angelology

Question 8

The first two chapters of Revelation are . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  a heavenly journey. 
B)  a tour of Hell. 
C)  letters to churches. 
D)  descriptions of the world's destruction. 
A)  a heavenly journey. 
B)  a tour of Hell. 
C)  letters to churches. 
D)  descriptions of the world's destruction.

Question 9

The Book of Revelation was probably written around A.D. . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  65. 
B)  70. 
C)  85. 
D)  95. 
A)  65. 
B)  70. 
C)  85. 
D)  95.

Question 10

How many people in Israel were sealed in Revelation 7:1-8?

Accepted Answer

A)  666 
B)  1,666 
C)  66,600 
D)  144,000 
A)  666 
B)  1,666 
C)  66,600 
D)  144,000

Question 11

Referring to Christ as the "Alpha and Omega" means . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  Christ is the first Adam and the last Adam. 
B)  Christ ranks highest in the created order. 
C)  Christ is all sufficient-the beginning, the end, and everything in between. 
D)  Christ precedes and creates all things, and He will bring all things to fulfillment. 
A)  Christ is the first Adam and the last Adam. 
B)  Christ ranks highest in the created order. 
C)  Christ is all sufficient-the beginning, the end, and everything in between. 
D)  Christ precedes and creates all things, and He will bring all things to fulfillment.

Question 12

Which of the following does your author suggest as corroboration for a date of publication for Revelation in the 90s?

Accepted Answer

A)  The author of Revelation calls Rome "Babylon." 
B)  The author of Revelation seems to know the content of Paul's letters. 
C)  The author of Revelation likens Jerusalem to Sodom and Gomorrah. 
D)  The author alludes to worship of the Emperor. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The author of Revelation calls Rome "Babylon." 
B)  The author of Revelation seems to know the content of Paul's letters. 
C)  The author of Revelation likens Jerusalem to Sodom and Gomorrah. 
D)  The author alludes to worship of the Emperor. 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

Titles that refer to the mere humanity of Jesus (teacher, servant, prophet, etc.) are emphasized in Revelation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In Revelation, Christ is revealed as . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  Son of God 
B)  Son of Man 
C)  Logos 
D)  Lamb 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Son of God 
B)  Son of Man 
C)  Logos 
D)  Lamb 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

In Jewish symbolism, what does the number 666 signify?

Accepted Answer

A)  monstrosity 
B)  evil 
C)  chaos and incompletion 
D)  Eighteen 
A)  monstrosity 
B)  evil 
C)  chaos and incompletion 
D)  Eighteen

What is the overarching literary style of the Book of Revelation?

The message of Revelation for the Christians in Asia Minor was . . .

What term describes a type of visionary prophecy that uses hyperbolic and often-bizarre metaphors and images?

Revelation's portrayal of the worldly powers, including the Roman Emperor, is . . .

The study of symbolic numbers in Judaism is called . . .

The Book of Revelation is also called the . . .

To which of the following divisions of theology does Revelation contribute most?

The first two chapters of Revelation are . . .

The Book of Revelation was probably written around A.D. . . .

How many people in Israel were sealed in Revelation 7:1-8?

Referring to Christ as the "Alpha and Omega" means . . .

Which of the following does your author suggest as corroboration for a date of publication for Revelation in the 90s?

Titles that refer to the mere humanity of Jesus (teacher, servant, prophet, etc.) are emphasized in Revelation.

In Revelation, Christ is revealed as . . .

In Jewish symbolism, what does the number 666 signify?

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Exam 20: Apocalypse Later-The Book of Revelation

What is the overarching literary style of the Book of Revelation?

The message of Revelation for the Christians in Asia Minor was . . .

What term describes a type of visionary prophecy that uses hyperbolic and often-bizarre metaphors and images?

Revelation's portrayal of the worldly powers, including the Roman Emperor, is . . .

The study of symbolic numbers in Judaism is called . . .

The Book of Revelation is also called the . . .

To which of the following divisions of theology does Revelation contribute most?

The first two chapters of Revelation are . . .

The Book of Revelation was probably written around A.D. . . .

How many people in Israel were sealed in Revelation 7:1-8?

Referring to Christ as the "Alpha and Omega" means . . .

Which of the following does your author suggest as corroboration for a date of publication for Revelation in the 90s?

Titles that refer to the mere humanity of Jesus (teacher, servant, prophet, etc.) are emphasized in Revelation.

In Revelation, Christ is revealed as . . .

In Jewish symbolism, what does the number 666 signify?

The Texture of the Text of the New Testament

The Literature of the New Testament

Jesus of Nazareth in His Early Jewish Setting

First-Century Family Values

The Earliest Good News-Marks Gospel

The Most Popular Gospel-Matthew

Luke the Historians Two-Volume Work-Lukeacts

The Last Word on Jesus-The Beloved Disciples Testimony in the Gospel of John

Paul-Outlines of the Life and Letters of the Apostle

Paul the Letter Writer Part One: The Earlier Letters

Paul, the Letter Writer Part Two: The Capital Pauline Epistles

Paul the Letter Writer Part Three: The Captivity Epistles

Paul the Letter Writer Part Four: The Pastoral Epistles and the Problem of Pseudonymous Letters

The Sermon of James the Just-Jesus Brother

Jude-The Other Brother and His Eschatological Thinking-Jude

The Suffering Servant-1 Peter

Hebrews: the Sermon of the Famous Anonymous Preacher-Hebrews

A Beloved Sermon and Two Elderly Letters-13 John

Picking up the Pieces, Forming up the Canon-2 Peter

The Making of the New Testament-Did the Canon Misfire

Q Material, Synoptic Writers, and Pseudonymous Documents in the New Testament

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