Origen of Alexandria

1. What is Origen of Alexandria best known for?

A) Establishing the first Christian church
B) Compiling the Nicene Creed
C) Writing the New Testament
D) Early Christian theology and biblical exegesis

2. Which work is Origen most famous for?

A) City of God
B) Summa Theologica
C) Hexapla
D) Confessions

3. In which city did Origen mainly teach?

A) Rome
B) Antioch
C) Constantinople
D) Alexandria

4. Origen's approach to scripture emphasized its:

A) Cultural context
B) Historical accuracy
C) Literal meaning only
D) Spiritual significance

5. What role did Origen have in the early Christian church?

A) Pope
B) Martyr
C) Bishop
D) Theologian and teacher

6. Which biblical text did Origen notably translate?

A) The Vulgate
B) The Latin Bible
C) The Septuagint
D) The Peshitta

7. Which council labeled Origen's teachings as heretical?

A) Council of Ephesus
B) Second Council of Constantinople
C) Council of Chalcedon
D) First Council of Nicaea

8. Origen was controversial for his views on which topic?

A) Christ's atonement
B) The nature of the Trinity
C) The resurrection of the body
D) Universal salvation

9. What century did Origen live in?

A) 2nd century
B) 3rd century
C) 4th century
D) 1st century

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