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Irenaeus of Lyons: His Defense of Orthodox Christianity - Test
Contributed by: Blair
  • 1. Which work is Irenaeus best known for?
A) City of God
B) Summa Theologica
C) Against Heresies
D) Confessions
  • 2. What heresy did Irenaeus primarily combat?
A) Pelagianism
B) Docetism
C) Arianism
D) Gnosticism
  • 3. Which figure did Irenaeus attribute his teachings to?
A) James the Just
B) Peter the Apostle
C) John the Apostle
D) Paul the Apostle
  • 4. What major theological concept did Irenaeus develop?
A) Consubstantiation
B) Transubstantiation
C) Recapitulation
D) Predestination
  • 5. What did Irenaeus contribute to the concept of heresy?
A) A systematic approach to defining it
B) Ignoring divergent views
C) Rejecting any forms of dissent
D) Promoting heretical teachings
  • 6. In which region was Irenaeus bishop?
A) Asia Minor
B) Palestine
C) Gaul
D) Syria
  • 7. Irenaeus is often referred to as a:
A) Latter-Day Prophet
B) Martyred Apostle
C) Philosopher
D) Church Father
  • 8. Irenaeus taught that salvation is accessible to:
A) Only the Jewish people
B) All humanity
C) A select few
D) Those with special knowledge
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