The Cult of Saints: Historical and Theological Perspectives
  • 1. What is the primary role of saints in Christian theology?
A) Moral exemplars only
B) Judges of the living and dead
C) Intercessors between God and humans
D) Prophets of the Old Testament
  • 2. What criteria must a person meet to be canonized as a saint?
A) Demonstrated life of virtue and miracles
B) Wealth and influence
C) Military success
D) Noble birth
  • 3. Which saint is known as the patron of travelers?
A) Saint Jude
B) Saint Anthony
C) Saint Francis
D) Saint Christopher
  • 4. Saint Francis of Assisi is best known for his connection to what?
A) Nature and animals
B) Military campaigns
C) Literature
D) Royalty
  • 5. In what form did many early saints spread Christianity?
A) Political influence
B) Wealth distribution
C) Art and music
D) Martyrdom
  • 6. What is 'hagiography'?
A) Church history studies
B) Liturgical texts
C) Biblical exegesis
D) Biographies of saints
  • 7. How does the Catholic Church typically determine sainthood?
A) A popular vote among believers
B) Trial by fire
C) Self-declaration
D) Canonization process
  • 8. Saint Augustine is known for his teachings on which concept?
A) Purgatory
B) Predestination
C) Transubstantiation
D) Original sin
  • 9. The term 'cult of saints' refers to what?
A) A group of followers of a single saint
B) Theological disputes about saints
C) Public protests against saint veneration
D) Veneration practices surrounding saints
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