Examine the artist’s reconstruction of the Dura Europos house church below. What feature is marked with the letter E?

What took place at Yavneh (Jamnia) soon after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE?

What was the outcome of the Bar Kokhba Revolt? Select all that apply.

What was the outcome of the Bar Kokhba Revolt? Select all that apply.

Read the following passage from the Gospel of Mark: 42 When evening had come, and since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, 43Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 44Then Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead for some time. 45When he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. 46Then Joseph bought a linen cloth, and taking down the body, wrapped it in the linen cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. He then rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. (Mark 15:42-46) According to this passage, what is the logistical complication that arises from Jesus’ death? Why does Joseph of Arimathea get involved with his burial?

Based on your knowledge of Jewish burial practices in the first century CE, why is it unlikely that the Talpiyot Tomb is the “Lost Tomb of Jesus”? Identify at least THREE reasons.

What is a miqveh?

Based on your knowledge of Jewish burial practices in the first century CE, why is it unlikely that the Talpiyot Tomb is the “Lost Tomb of Jesus”? Identify at least THREE reasons.

Explain how Herod’s building projects in Caesarea Maritima shed light on his political concerns and/or goals. Be sure to cite specific examples from the site.

Which of the following describe Capernaum during the time of Jesus? Select all that apply.