Irenaeus of Lyons: His Defense of Orthodox Christianity - Test
  • 1. Which work is Irenaeus best known for?
A) City of God
B) Against Heresies
C) Summa Theologica
D) Confessions
  • 2. What heresy did Irenaeus primarily combat?
A) Docetism
B) Gnosticism
C) Arianism
D) Pelagianism
  • 3. Which figure did Irenaeus attribute his teachings to?
A) Paul the Apostle
B) Peter the Apostle
C) James the Just
D) John the Apostle
  • 4. What major theological concept did Irenaeus develop?
A) Consubstantiation
B) Predestination
C) Recapitulation
D) Transubstantiation
  • 5. What did Irenaeus contribute to the concept of heresy?
A) Ignoring divergent views
B) A systematic approach to defining it
C) Rejecting any forms of dissent
D) Promoting heretical teachings
  • 6. In which region was Irenaeus bishop?
A) Gaul
B) Asia Minor
C) Palestine
D) Syria
  • 7. Irenaeus is often referred to as a:
A) Latter-Day Prophet
B) Martyred Apostle
C) Philosopher
D) Church Father
  • 8. Irenaeus taught that salvation is accessible to:
A) A select few
B) Only the Jewish people
C) All humanity
D) Those with special knowledge
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