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