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