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Gnostic Gospels Trivia Quiz

This quiz overviews several gospels once used in the Gnostic community.

A multiple-choice quiz by skylarb. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
skylarb

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,231

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not a Gnostic Gospel? Hint

Gospel of John

Gospel of Philip

Gospel of the Savior

Gospel of Bartholomew

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the Gospel of Mary most likely written? Hint

1st century AD

2nd century AD

1st century BC

2nd century BC

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Question 3 of 10

3. Many Gnostic Gospels take the form of a question and answer session between Jesus and his disciples. When do these periods of dialogue usually take place? Hint

Just before the crucifixion

After the resurrection

In the temple when Jesus was twelve

Before the formation of the Earth

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Question 4 of 10

4. Women frequently appear in the Gnostic Gospels. Who plays an important role in the Dialogue of the Savior? Hint

Miriam

Martha

Mary Magdalene

Herodias

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Question 5 of 10

5. Some scholars believe The Gospel of Truth may have been written by one of the prominent Gnostic teachers. Who is sometimes credited with authorship of the Gospel? Hint

Augustine

Maricon

Valentinus

Tertullian

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the Gospel of Truth, how will humans be restored? Hint

Through knowledge

Through good works

Through Christ's crucifixion

Through the law of Moses

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the canonical Gospels does the Gospel of Truth most resemble? Hint

Matthew

John

Mark

Luke

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the Gospel of Philip, at least three sacraments are mentioned. Which sacrament do scholars think may be a reference to either confirmation or anointing? Hint

Chrism

Eucharist

Baptism

Schism

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the Gospel of Philip, whom does Jesus "kiss often"? Hint

Martha

Mary Magdalene

Miriam

James

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which Gnostic Gospel is Mary Magdalene given a central role, such that she asks most of the questions? Hint

Gospel of Bartholomew

Dialogue of the Savior

Gospel of Thomas

Pitisis Sophia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a Gnostic Gospel?

Answer: Gospel of John

The Gospel of John is one of the four canonical Gospels found in the Christian New Testament, along with Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

2. When was the Gospel of Mary most likely written?

Answer: 2nd century AD

The Gnostic theology contained in the text, as well as the use of the term "Savior," means that a dating prior to the second century AD is unlikely.

3. Many Gnostic Gospels take the form of a question and answer session between Jesus and his disciples. When do these periods of dialogue usually take place?

Answer: After the resurrection

In the canonical Gospel of John, these sorts of question and answer sessions took place prior to the crucifixion, but in the Gnostic Gospels, they often occur after the Resurrection when Jesus is revealing additional mysteries to his disciples.

4. Women frequently appear in the Gnostic Gospels. Who plays an important role in the Dialogue of the Savior?

Answer: Miriam

Miriam, along with Matthew, Judas, and other disciples asks Jesus questions. The gospel contains both positive and negative portrayals of women.

5. Some scholars believe The Gospel of Truth may have been written by one of the prominent Gnostic teachers. Who is sometimes credited with authorship of the Gospel?

Answer: Valentinus

According to Tertullian, Valentinus was once a candidate for bishop of Rome, but when he was not selected, he broke with the church and developed Gnostic doctrine.

6. According to the Gospel of Truth, how will humans be restored?

Answer: Through knowledge

In the Gospel of Truth, the Fall is shown as a result of forgetfulness and ignorance, and the restoration of man will occur through saving knowledge. "Gnosis" is Greek for knowledge.

7. Which of the canonical Gospels does the Gospel of Truth most resemble?

Answer: John

Like John, the Gospel of Truth emphasizes the motifs of light and darkness and assigns an individual role to the Holy Spirit.

8. In the Gospel of Philip, at least three sacraments are mentioned. Which sacrament do scholars think may be a reference to either confirmation or anointing?

Answer: Chrism

Philip also speaks of baptism and the Eucharist, which leads some scholars to wonder how these rituals fit into the Gnostic community.

9. In the Gospel of Philip, whom does Jesus "kiss often"?

Answer: Mary Magdalene

The Gospel of Philip refers to Magdalene as "the one who was called his companion." It says that he "loved her more than all the disciples, and used to kiss her often." What this means, precisely, is a subject of debate among scholars. Though some may interpret it sexually, the Gospel also suggests that androgyny is the ideal state of being and the Gospel depicts the resurrected, not the earthly, Christ.

10. In which Gnostic Gospel is Mary Magdalene given a central role, such that she asks most of the questions?

Answer: Pitisis Sophia

The Gospel recounts a conversation with Jesus after his resurrection and emphasizes also Sophia (Wisdom), a central figure in many Gnostic myths.

Source: Author skylarb

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