The Role of Apostolic Fathers in Early Christian Theology

1. Which text is attributed to Clement of Rome?

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

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

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

3. What is the main theme of the Didache?

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

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

A) It contained the first liturgical prayers.
B) It was a historical account of the apostles' travels.
C) It focused on church governance.
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 Shepherd of Hermas.
B) Polycarp's Letter.
C) The Didache.
D) 1 Clement.

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 defined the New Testament canon.
D) They translated the Bible into Latin.

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

9. In which city did Polycarp serve as bishop?

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

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