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Jesus began his public ministry at the age of approximately thirty.
Jesus began his public ministry at the age of approximately thirty.
True
The Gospels provide precise details about the length of Jesus's ministry.
The Gospels provide precise details about the length of Jesus's ministry.
False
Josephus supports a starting date for Jesus's ministry around A.D. 28.
Josephus supports a starting date for Jesus's ministry around A.D. 28.
True
Jesus's crucifixion occurred on April 7, 33 A.D.
Jesus's crucifixion occurred on April 7, 33 A.D.
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John the Baptist claimed that the entire world could contain the books documenting Jesus's actions.
John the Baptist claimed that the entire world could contain the books documenting Jesus's actions.
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John the Baptist preached in the Decapolis region of upper Galilee.
John the Baptist preached in the Decapolis region of upper Galilee.
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Herod Antipas divorced his lawful wife to marry Herodias.
Herod Antipas divorced his lawful wife to marry Herodias.
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John the Baptist supported Herod Antipas' actions.
John the Baptist supported Herod Antipas' actions.
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John was arrested after criticizing Herodias and Herod Antipas.
John was arrested after criticizing Herodias and Herod Antipas.
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Herod Antipas and Herodias lived together discreetly.
Herod Antipas and Herodias lived together discreetly.
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Study Notes
- Jesus began his public ministry at approximately age 30.
- The Gospels don't precisely specify the duration of this period.
- Contemporary sources like Josephus suggest it lasted from approximately A.D. 28 until Jesus' crucifixion.
- Jesus was executed at the time of Passover.
- The Gospels contain many anecdotes about Jesus.
- Jesus's ministry in the Decapolis area is mentioned.
- Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee, and his wife Herodias, were involved in scandalous behavior.
- Herodias' actions caused a public uproar.
- Herodias had divorced her first lawful wife and married Herod's half brother.
- John the Baptist publicly denounced Herod's actions.
- Herod had John the Baptist arrested and imprisoned.
- Later, John was executed.
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Description
This quiz explores the key events and figures surrounding Jesus's public ministry, which began around A.D. 28. It covers his interactions with Herod Antipas, the role of John the Baptist, and the cultural implications of these events. Test your knowledge on biblical history and narratives found in the Gospels.
