CLA 2383–SRS 2383 – Religion in Late Antiquity

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CLA 2383–SRS 2383 – Religion in Late Antiquity

First take-home midterm exam

(30% of the final grade)

1. Definitions of Concepts

Write the appropriate definition (8 lines each) of 3 concepts of your choice selected from the following list

1.   Apologists                                                           6.   Mithraism

2.   Apostle                                                               7.   Mystery cult(s)

3.   Esotericism                                                         8.   Rabbinic Judaism

4.   Diaspora                                                              9.   Synagogue

5.   Gnosticism                                                           10. Two Powers in Heaven

2. Questions and Answers

Write the appropriate answer (essay type, 20 lines each) to 2 questions of your choice selected from each of the following groups (1 question from each group)

Group 1

1.   What is the evolution of Judaism in the Roman Empire after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE?

2.   How can we explain Paul’s decision to announce the Good News to the nations?

3.   What was the attitude of Jews and Christians towards “pagan” sacrifices?

Group 2

1.   Why did the Roman authorities consider the Christian movement to be illegal and harmful?

2.   What were the stakes, for both the Roman authorities and the Christians, of the great persecution of 303-313?

3.   What were the modalities of Constantine’s “conversion” and what were its consequences?