The Role of Apologetics in Early Christianity
  • 1. What is apologetics in the context of early Christianity?
A) A defense of the Christian faith.
B) A method of Christian worship.
C) A form of liturgy.
D) A type of early church music.
  • 2. Which early Christian wrote 'Apology' addressing the Roman Emperor?
A) Iranaeus.
B) Justin Martyr.
C) Clement of Alexandria.
D) Tertullian.
  • 3. Who is known as the 'Father of Latin Christianity'?
A) Tertullian.
B) Origen.
C) Gregory of Nyssa.
D) Augustine.
  • 4. What common accusation did early Christians face?
A) Atheism.
B) Materialism.
C) Idolatry.
D) Polytheism.
  • 5. Which work is considered an early Christian apologetic text discussing the resurrection?
A) The City of God.
B) The Didache.
C) The Nicene Creed.
D) The Resurrection of Christ.
  • 6. Which apologetic approach emphasizes rationality and logic?
A) Experiential apologetics.
B) Classical apologetics.
C) Presuppositional apologetics.
D) Cultural apologetics.
  • 7. Who wrote 'Against Heresies' aimed at countering Gnostic beliefs?
A) Irenaeus.
B) Origen.
C) Clement of Rome.
D) Athenagoras.
  • 8. What was notable about the early Christian conception of God?
A) Pantheism.
B) Deism.
C) Monotheism.
D) Polytheism.
  • 9. What role did martyrdom play in early Christian apologetics?
A) It discouraged conversion.
B) It served as a powerful testimony.
C) It was seen as unnecessary.
D) It led to church splits.
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