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The Role of Apostolic Fathers in Early Christian Theology
Contributed by: Bartlett
  • 1. Which text is attributed to Clement of Rome?
A) 1 Clement
B) The Shepherd of Hermas
C) Didache
D) Epistle of Barnabas
  • 2. What was the primary role of the Apostolic Fathers?
A) To provide guidance and teachings for early Christian communities.
B) To write the New Testament.
C) To engage in political activism.
D) To establish new church doctrines.
  • 3. What is the main theme of the Didache?
A) Prophecies about the end times.
B) Pauline theology.
C) Historical accounts of the apostles.
D) Instructions on Christian ethics and practices.
  • 4. How did the writings of the Apostolic Fathers influence future Christian thought?
A) They laid groundwork for early Christian theology.
B) They defined the New Testament canon.
C) They established official creeds.
D) They translated the Bible into Latin.
  • 5. What was the significance of the Epistle of Barnabas?
A) It focused on church governance.
B) It contained the first liturgical prayers.
C) It was a historical account of the apostles' travels.
D) It offered an interpretation of the Old Testament in light of Christ.
  • 6. What was Clement of Rome's position within the early Church?
A) Bishop of Rome.
B) Apostle.
C) Bishop of Jerusalem.
D) Theologian.
  • 7. Which work is categorized as a manual of Christian ethics?
A) Polycarp's Letter.
B) 1 Clement.
C) The Shepherd of Hermas.
D) The Didache.
  • 8. What concept did the Apostolic Fathers emphasize regarding ecclesial leadership?
A) The independence of local churches.
B) Apostolic succession.
C) A democratic church model.
D) Rejection of hierarchy.
  • 9. In which city did Polycarp serve as bishop?
A) Smyrna.
B) Rome.
C) Antioch.
D) Alexandria.
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