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The Cult of Saints: Historical and Theological Perspectives
Contributed by: Blair
  • 1. What is the primary role of saints in Christian theology?
A) Moral exemplars only
B) Judges of the living and dead
C) Intercessors between God and humans
D) Prophets of the Old Testament
  • 2. What criteria must a person meet to be canonized as a saint?
A) Wealth and influence
B) Military success
C) Demonstrated life of virtue and miracles
D) Noble birth
  • 3. Which saint is known as the patron of travelers?
A) Saint Anthony
B) Saint Christopher
C) Saint Jude
D) Saint Francis
  • 4. Saint Francis of Assisi is best known for his connection to what?
A) Military campaigns
B) Royalty
C) Literature
D) Nature and animals
  • 5. In what form did many early saints spread Christianity?
A) Art and music
B) Political influence
C) Wealth distribution
D) Martyrdom
  • 6. What is 'hagiography'?
A) Biblical exegesis
B) Church history studies
C) Liturgical texts
D) Biographies of saints
  • 7. How does the Catholic Church typically determine sainthood?
A) A popular vote among believers
B) Canonization process
C) Trial by fire
D) Self-declaration
  • 8. Saint Augustine is known for his teachings on which concept?
A) Transubstantiation
B) Predestination
C) Original sin
D) Purgatory
  • 9. The term 'cult of saints' refers to what?
A) Public protests against saint veneration
B) Theological disputes about saints
C) A group of followers of a single saint
D) Veneration practices surrounding saints
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