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The Apostolic Fathers: Their Writings and Influence - Quiz
  • 1. Who is considered the earliest of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) Ignatius of Antioch
B) Clement of Rome
C) Didache
D) Polycarp of Smyrna
  • 2. What is the primary theme of the 'Epistle of Barnabas'?
A) Christian interpretation of the Old Testament
B) Christology
C) Church structure
D) Martyrdom
  • 3. Which Apostolic Father is known for his letters to various churches?
A) Clement of Alexandria
B) Irenaeus
C) Justin Martyr
D) Ignatius of Antioch
  • 4. What is a major influence of the writings of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) Reformation theology
B) Medieval philosophy
C) Development of Islamic theology
D) Foundation of early Christian doctrine
  • 5. The letters of Ignatius often addressed which major concern?
A) Political power
B) The role of women
C) Legalism
D) The unity of the church
  • 6. Which Apostolic Father addressed the Gnostic heresies?
A) Clement of Rome
B) Tertullian
C) Irenaeus
D) Justin Martyr
  • 7. Which Apostolic Father was a bishop of Smyrna?
A) Polycarp
B) Clement
C) Ignatius
D) Hermas
  • 8. What writing is attributed to a supposed vision of Hermas?
A) The Didache
B) The Shepherd of Hermas
C) The Epistle of Barnabas
D) The Acts of the Apostles
  • 9. Which work is attributed to Polycarp?
A) The Apology
B) The Acts of Paul
C) The Shepherd of Hermas
D) The Epistle to the Philippians
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