The Role of Apostolic Fathers in Early Christian Theology

1. Which text is attributed to Clement of Rome?

A) Didache
B) Epistle of Barnabas
C) 1 Clement
D) The Shepherd of Hermas

2. What was the primary role of the Apostolic Fathers?

A) To write the New Testament.
B) To engage in political activism.
C) To establish new church doctrines.
D) To provide guidance and teachings for early Christian communities.

3. What is the main theme of the Didache?

A) Historical accounts of the apostles.
B) Instructions on Christian ethics and practices.
C) Pauline theology.
D) Prophecies about the end times.

4. How did the writings of the Apostolic Fathers influence future Christian thought?

A) They established official creeds.
B) They laid groundwork for early Christian theology.
C) They translated the Bible into Latin.
D) They defined the New Testament canon.

5. 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 contained the first liturgical prayers.
D) It focused on church governance.

6. What was Clement of Rome's position within the early Church?

A) Apostle.
B) Bishop of Jerusalem.
C) Bishop of Rome.
D) Theologian.

7. Which work is categorized as a manual of Christian ethics?

A) The Shepherd of Hermas.
B) 1 Clement.
C) The Didache.
D) Polycarp's Letter.

8. What concept did the Apostolic Fathers emphasize regarding ecclesial leadership?

A) The independence of local churches.
B) Rejection of hierarchy.
C) Apostolic succession.
D) A democratic church model.

9. In which city did Polycarp serve as bishop?

A) Antioch.
B) Smyrna.
C) Rome.
D) Alexandria.

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