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