What conviction lies at the heart of Mark's Christology—concepts about the nature and function of Christ?

A. Jesus must perform miracles in secret.
B. Jesus must be disowned by his family and acquaintances.
C. Jesus must be recognized as Israel's Messiah.
D. Jesus must suffer an unjust death.


D. Jesus must suffer an unjust death.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. According to the text, there is little direct evidence for life after death. 2. The text argued that the Christian view of immortality denies that the soul is separated from the body. 3. The Platonic-Cartesian view of immortality is a form of monism. 4. According to the text, most of the Christian view of life after death is derived from its extensive treatment in the Old Testament. 5. According to the text, the Christian notion of resurrection conflicts with the body criterion for personal identity. 6. Benjamin Franklin’s tombstone expresses the Platonic-Cartesian view of immortality.

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Plato frequently ascribes ideas to Pythagoras

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Must our lives be part of a divine plan in order to be meaningful? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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For whom is a life devoted to pleasure fit, according to Aristotle?

A) Free Athenians B) Women C) Philosophers D) Cattle

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