Around the Time of Jesus

question 46

Multiple Choice

Around the time of Jesus

• A) Gentiles in the Near East reviled the Jews.
• B) some Gentiles endorsed Hebrew monotheism but did not strictly follow the Mosaic Law.
• C) the Pharisees were leading a drive to convert Gentiles.
• D) nearly all Jews rejected Greek culture.
• E) the Essenes refused to pay taxes to the Romans.

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Definitions:

Government Officials

Individuals appointed or elected to manage and oversee the functions and policies of a government body.

Illegal Acts

Activities that are forbidden by law and subject to legal penalties.

Admit Guilt

The act of confessing to wrongdoing or accepting responsibility for a mistake, crime, or misdeed.

Legal Lawlessness

A situation where legal norms exist but are not enforced or are applied in a highly discriminatory manner, leading to a state of disorder.