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The Role of Apostolic Fathers in Early Christian Theology - Quiz
Contributed by: Bartlett
  • 1. Which text is attributed to Clement of Rome?
A) The Shepherd of Hermas
B) Epistle of Barnabas
C) Didache
D) 1 Clement
  • 2. What was the primary role of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) To write the New Testament.
B) To engage in political activism.
C) To provide guidance and teachings for early Christian communities.
D) To establish new church doctrines.
  • 3. What is the main theme of the Didache?
A) Instructions on Christian ethics and practices.
B) Prophecies about the end times.
C) Pauline theology.
D) Historical accounts of the apostles.
  • 4. What was the significance of the Epistle of Barnabas?
A) It was a historical account of the apostles' travels.
B) It offered an interpretation of the Old Testament in light of Christ.
C) It focused on church governance.
D) It contained the first liturgical prayers.
  • 5. Which work is categorized as a manual of Christian ethics?
A) Polycarp's Letter.
B) 1 Clement.
C) The Didache.
D) The Shepherd of Hermas.
  • 6. How did the writings of the Apostolic Fathers influence future Christian thought?
A) They laid groundwork for early Christian theology.
B) They defined the New Testament canon.
C) They translated the Bible into Latin.
D) They established official creeds.
  • 7. What was Clement of Rome's position within the early Church?
A) Theologian.
B) Bishop of Jerusalem.
C) Apostle.
D) Bishop of Rome.
  • 8. What concept did the Apostolic Fathers emphasize regarding ecclesial leadership?
A) A democratic church model.
B) Apostolic succession.
C) Rejection of hierarchy.
D) The independence of local churches.
  • 9. In which city did Polycarp serve as bishop?
A) Antioch.
B) Smyrna.
C) Rome.
D) Alexandria.
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