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