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) Martyrdom
C) Christology
D) Church structure
  • 3. Which Apostolic Father is known for his letters to various churches?
A) Clement of Alexandria
B) Justin Martyr
C) Ignatius of Antioch
D) Irenaeus
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Which Apostolic Father was a bishop of Smyrna?
A) Clement
B) Hermas
C) Ignatius
D) Polycarp
  • 6. What is a major influence of the writings of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) Medieval philosophy
B) Foundation of early Christian doctrine
C) Development of Islamic theology
D) Reformation theology
  • 7. Which Apostolic Father addressed the Gnostic heresies?
A) Justin Martyr
B) Tertullian
C) Irenaeus
D) Clement of Rome
  • 8. What writing is attributed to a supposed vision of Hermas?
A) The Epistle of Barnabas
B) The Shepherd of Hermas
C) The Acts of the Apostles
D) The Didache
  • 9. The letters of Ignatius often addressed which major concern?
A) Legalism
B) The role of women
C) The unity of the church
D) Political power
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