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