Origen of Alexandria

1. What is Origen of Alexandria best known for?

A) Establishing the first Christian church
B) Writing the New Testament
C) Early Christian theology and biblical exegesis
D) Compiling the Nicene Creed

2. Which work is Origen most famous for?

A) City of God
B) Confessions
C) Summa Theologica
D) Hexapla

3. In which city did Origen mainly teach?

A) Alexandria
B) Rome
C) Antioch
D) Constantinople

4. Origen was controversial for his views on which topic?

A) The resurrection of the body
B) The nature of the Trinity
C) Universal salvation
D) Christ's atonement

5. What century did Origen live in?

A) 2nd century
B) 4th century
C) 3rd century
D) 1st century

6. Which biblical text did Origen notably translate?

A) The Latin Bible
B) The Septuagint
C) The Peshitta
D) The Vulgate

7. Which council labeled Origen's teachings as heretical?

A) Second Council of Constantinople
B) Council of Chalcedon
C) First Council of Nicaea
D) Council of Ephesus

8. What role did Origen have in the early Christian church?

A) Theologian and teacher
B) Pope
C) Bishop
D) Martyr

9. Origen's approach to scripture emphasized its:

A) Literal meaning only
B) Cultural context
C) Spiritual significance
D) Historical accuracy

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