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