The Role of Apostolic Fathers in Early Christian Theology

1. Which text is attributed to Clement of Rome?

A) The Shepherd of Hermas
B) 1 Clement
C) Epistle of Barnabas
D) Didache

2. What was the primary role of the Apostolic Fathers?

A) To establish new church doctrines.
B) To write the New Testament.
C) To engage in political activism.
D) To provide guidance and teachings for early Christian communities.

3. What is the main theme of the Didache?

A) Prophecies about the end times.
B) Pauline theology.
C) Historical accounts of the apostles.
D) Instructions on Christian ethics and practices.

4. What was the significance of the Epistle of Barnabas?

A) It was a historical account of the apostles' travels.
B) It focused on church governance.
C) It offered an interpretation of the Old Testament in light of Christ.
D) It contained the first liturgical prayers.

5. Which work is categorized as a manual of Christian ethics?

A) Polycarp's Letter.
B) The Shepherd of Hermas.
C) 1 Clement.
D) The Didache.

6. How did the writings of the Apostolic Fathers influence future Christian thought?

A) They established official creeds.
B) They laid groundwork for early Christian theology.
C) They translated the Bible into Latin.
D) They defined the New Testament canon.

7. What was Clement of Rome's position within the early Church?

A) Bishop of Jerusalem.
B) Bishop of Rome.
C) Apostle.
D) Theologian.

8. What concept did the Apostolic Fathers emphasize regarding ecclesial leadership?

A) Apostolic succession.
B) Rejection of hierarchy.
C) The independence of local churches.
D) A democratic church model.

9. In which city did Polycarp serve as bishop?

A) Smyrna.
B) Rome.
C) Antioch.
D) Alexandria.

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