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The Apostolic Fathers: Their Writings and Influence
  • 1. Who is considered the earliest of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) Ignatius of Antioch
B) Clement of Rome
C) Didache
D) Polycarp of Smyrna
  • 2. What is the primary theme of the 'Epistle of Barnabas'?
A) Christology
B) Martyrdom
C) Church structure
D) Christian interpretation of the Old Testament
  • 3. Which Apostolic Father is known for his letters to various churches?
A) Irenaeus
B) Ignatius of Antioch
C) Clement of Alexandria
D) Justin Martyr
  • 4. Which work is attributed to Polycarp?
A) The Shepherd of Hermas
B) The Epistle to the Philippians
C) The Apology
D) The Acts of Paul
  • 5. Which Apostolic Father was a bishop of Smyrna?
A) Ignatius
B) Hermas
C) Polycarp
D) Clement
  • 6. What is a major influence of the writings of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) Foundation of early Christian doctrine
B) Reformation theology
C) Medieval philosophy
D) Development of Islamic theology
  • 7. Which Apostolic Father addressed the Gnostic heresies?
A) Justin Martyr
B) Irenaeus
C) Tertullian
D) Clement of Rome
  • 8. What writing is attributed to a supposed vision of Hermas?
A) The Shepherd of Hermas
B) The Epistle of Barnabas
C) The Didache
D) The Acts of the Apostles
  • 9. The letters of Ignatius often addressed which major concern?
A) Political power
B) Legalism
C) The unity of the church
D) The role of women
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