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The Apostolic Fathers: Their Writings and Influence - Quiz
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  • 1. Who is considered the earliest of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) Clement of Rome
B) Didache
C) Polycarp of Smyrna
D) Ignatius of Antioch
  • 2. What is the primary theme of the 'Epistle of Barnabas'?
A) Martyrdom
B) Church structure
C) Christian interpretation of the Old Testament
D) Christology
  • 3. Which Apostolic Father is known for his letters to various churches?
A) Ignatius of Antioch
B) Irenaeus
C) Clement of Alexandria
D) Justin Martyr
  • 4. What is a major influence of the writings of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) Development of Islamic theology
B) Foundation of early Christian doctrine
C) Reformation theology
D) Medieval philosophy
  • 5. The letters of Ignatius often addressed which major concern?
A) Political power
B) Legalism
C) The role of women
D) The unity of the church
  • 6. Which Apostolic Father addressed the Gnostic heresies?
A) Irenaeus
B) Justin Martyr
C) Clement of Rome
D) Tertullian
  • 7. Which Apostolic Father was a bishop of Smyrna?
A) Polycarp
B) Ignatius
C) Clement
D) Hermas
  • 8. What writing is attributed to a supposed vision of Hermas?
A) The Shepherd of Hermas
B) The Didache
C) The Acts of the Apostles
D) The Epistle of Barnabas
  • 9. Which work is attributed to Polycarp?
A) The Epistle to the Philippians
B) The Apology
C) The Shepherd of Hermas
D) The Acts of Paul
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