The Role of Apologetics in Early Christianity
  • 1. What is apologetics in the context of early Christianity?
A) A form of liturgy.
B) A type of early church music.
C) A defense of the Christian faith.
D) A method of Christian worship.
  • 2. Which early Christian wrote 'Apology' addressing the Roman Emperor?
A) Iranaeus.
B) Clement of Alexandria.
C) Justin Martyr.
D) Tertullian.
  • 3. Who is known as the 'Father of Latin Christianity'?
A) Augustine.
B) Origen.
C) Tertullian.
D) Gregory of Nyssa.
  • 4. What common accusation did early Christians face?
A) Materialism.
B) Polytheism.
C) Idolatry.
D) Atheism.
  • 5. Who wrote 'Against Heresies' aimed at countering Gnostic beliefs?
A) Irenaeus.
B) Origen.
C) Clement of Rome.
D) Athenagoras.
  • 6. Which apologetic approach emphasizes rationality and logic?
A) Classical apologetics.
B) Presuppositional apologetics.
C) Cultural apologetics.
D) Experiential apologetics.
  • 7. Which work is considered an early Christian apologetic text discussing the resurrection?
A) The Didache.
B) The City of God.
C) The Nicene Creed.
D) The Resurrection of Christ.
  • 8. What was notable about the early Christian conception of God?
A) Polytheism.
B) Pantheism.
C) Monotheism.
D) Deism.
  • 9. What role did martyrdom play in early Christian apologetics?
A) It discouraged conversion.
B) It was seen as unnecessary.
C) It led to church splits.
D) It served as a powerful testimony.
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