The Role of Apostolic Fathers in Early Christian Theology

1. Which text is attributed to Clement of Rome?

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

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

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

3. What is the main theme of the Didache?

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

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

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

5. What was the significance of the Epistle of Barnabas?

A) It contained the first liturgical prayers.
B) It was a historical account of the apostles' travels.
C) It offered an interpretation of the Old Testament in light of Christ.
D) It focused on church governance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. In which city did Polycarp serve as bishop?

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

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