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