What Did the Jesus Seminar Conclude

question 1

Multiple Choice

What did the Jesus Seminar conclude?

• A) Only 20% of what the gospels report about Jesus is what Jesus actually said or similar to what he said
• B) There is no Jesus of history, but only Christ of faith
• C) Jesus was an apocalyptic messiah
• D) There are solid grounds to think that Jesus may not have even existed historically

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Definitions:

Structural Functionalism

A theoretical perspective that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Symbolic Interactionism

Focuses on interaction in microlevel social settings and emphasizes that an adequate explanation of social behaviour requires understanding of the subjective meanings people attach to their social circumstances.

Homogenizing Effects

The process by which diverse elements are made uniform or similar, often observed in cultures, markets, and technologies.

Dependency

A situation in which a person or group relies on another for support, often creating a power imbalance and vulnerability.