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Irenaeus of Lyons: His Defense of Orthodox Christianity
Contributed by: Blair
  • 1. Which work is Irenaeus best known for?
A) City of God
B) Summa Theologica
C) Confessions
D) Against Heresies
  • 2. What heresy did Irenaeus primarily combat?
A) Docetism
B) Arianism
C) Pelagianism
D) Gnosticism
  • 3. Which figure did Irenaeus attribute his teachings to?
A) James the Just
B) John the Apostle
C) Peter the Apostle
D) Paul the Apostle
  • 4. In which region was Irenaeus bishop?
A) Syria
B) Gaul
C) Asia Minor
D) Palestine
  • 5. Irenaeus taught that salvation is accessible to:
A) Those with special knowledge
B) A select few
C) Only the Jewish people
D) All humanity
  • 6. What did Irenaeus contribute to the concept of heresy?
A) Ignoring divergent views
B) Promoting heretical teachings
C) A systematic approach to defining it
D) Rejecting any forms of dissent
  • 7. What major theological concept did Irenaeus develop?
A) Transubstantiation
B) Consubstantiation
C) Recapitulation
D) Predestination
  • 8. Irenaeus is often referred to as a:
A) Church Father
B) Latter-Day Prophet
C) Martyred Apostle
D) Philosopher
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