The Role of Apostolic Fathers in Early Christian Theology

1. Which text is attributed to Clement of Rome?

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

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

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

3. What is the main theme of the Didache?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. In which city did Polycarp serve as bishop?

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

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