Origen of Alexandria

1. What is Origen of Alexandria best known for?

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

2. Which work is Origen most famous for?

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

3. In which city did Origen mainly teach?

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

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

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

5. What century did Origen live in?

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

6. Which biblical text did Origen notably translate?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Origen's approach to scripture emphasized its:

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

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