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Augustine of Hippo

On Christian Doctrine Quiz

Augustine of Hippo
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1)

What does Augustine claim to be the central law of love and the message of Christianity? (from Book One)

That one thing that is illuminated truth is loving God and then thy neighbor.
That the one illuminated truth is to love thy neighbor who loves God.
That one should find illuminated truth to love God and thy neighbor.
That one should love God and love thy neighbor.
2)

What is a regret that Augustine voices in the final paragraph of "On Christian Doctrine"? (from Book Four)

That there was not sufficient study of grammar.
That the book is too long for those to whom it is relevant.
That he could not go further into detail regarding the subjects and philosophies that he recommends.
That the book was necessary because of the prevalence of heresy.
3)

Why does Augustine suggest that God would use confusing signs? (from Book Two)

Because humans find grasping the nature of things by analogy more satisfying.
Because God wants students to examine Scripture so they can discover His illuminated truth.
Because God wants students to understand the context of words.
Because God wants his community to work through things and signs.
4)

What are the two types of signs in Book Two? (from Book One)

Angelic or demonic.
Things or words.
Illuminated or hidden.
Literal or metaphorical.
5)

What are subjects that Augustine identifies that 'must be learned'? (from Book Two)

The manifestations of creation throughout Scripture, every perspective of eschatology, the application of minor prophets to community.
The miracles of the Church immediately after the ascension of Christ, the languages of the Roman Empire, and the laws of Israel.
Measurements of all kinds, alphabets, history, medicine and astronomy.
Dietary laws of Israel, miracles of the Pentateuch, and the sermons of Christ.
6)

By making the demands of understanding Scripture difficult, who was Augustine criticizing? (from Book Two)

Those who felt that Scripture could be interpreted through current events.
His detractors believed Scripture could be interpreted easily through special gifts.
Those who believe that only studying the life of Christ was sufficient to understand Scripture.
Those who believe that learning information outside of the Bible leads to heresy.
7)

What does Augustine say is the requirement of the Christian speaker who relies on others to write their sermons? (from Book Four)

That they compensate their sermon writers generously.
That they publicly recognize those who wrote their sermons.
That they receive assurances that their sermon writers have taken Augustine's proscribed course of study.
That they live uprightly.
8)

What is the significance of Augustine recommending mastery of so many fields in Book Two? (from Book Two)

Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.
Learning all that God has put before the student through all history helps the student better know the mind of God.
Attempting to absorb so much information exercises the mind and helps the student find their special gift.
Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.
9)

What are the primary possessions of the student of Scripture, according to Augustine in Book Two? (from Book Two)

Illuminated truth, the inner eye, and faith.
Love, illuminated truth, and the inner eye.
Faith, hope, and love.
Special gifts, things, and signs.
10)

What Augustine accomplished with his first three books from "On Christian Doctrine"? (from Book Three)

He identified the difference between his line of reasoning and those who criticize his views.
He left out important details that could be useful in the interpretation of Scripture.
He set out an intimidating course of study that only the serious student of Scripture will be willing to consider.
He established a beginning set of exegetical principles.
11)

What is a major challenge in dealing with the topic addressed in Book Three? (from Book Two)

The meanings of Scriptural phrases that contain ambiguous signs can often be changed with misplaced punctuation.
Understanding the difference between signs given to groups and signs given to individuals can only be achieved after study of the languages in which languages were written.
The sinful nature of the human filter can interfere with the interpretation of Scripture at any stage of investigation.
Often figurative language is used to represent both God and angels and this language must be investigated in its original form, not translations.
12)

Into what two spheres does Augustine divide the natural knowledge needed for Scriptural interpretation? (from Book Two)

Things and signs.
Arts and sciences.
Literal and figurative.
Truth and heresies.
13)

What challenge does Augustine state the nature of Scripture present with the recommended approach to delivering the subject? (from Book Four)

Nothing in Scripture can be regarded as having little importance, so rules on public speaking need to be applied more subtly.
Common stories will cause intellectuals to turn away from the truth of scripture.
The salvific nature of Scripture will be ignored by those who most need it with a soft approach.
Intense presentations on the role of sin in human life can cause a hostile audience to turn on the speaker.
14)

According to Augustine, how can signs become ambiguous? (from Book One)

By being words that appear as things.
By being things that don't appear as signs.
By being used things that are also enjoyed.
By containing misunderstood words or expressions.
15)

According to Augustine, of the different forms through which the grammar types show themselves, which is, by definition, the most difficult to interpret? (from Book Three)

The catachresis because of its "misuse or strained use of words, as in a mixed metaphor, occurring either in error or for rhetorical effect."
The sarcasm because it is often undetectable unless the intended tone of the writer is examined.
The riddle because it often requires an answer that was even hidden in the day it was given.
The poem because it relies heavily on metaphor, hyperbole, and enigma.
16)

How does the approach to subject matter show itself in execution, according to Book Four? (from Book Four)

Speakers will show restraint when speaking of things of little importance, grand when discussion important things, and mixed when discussing things of middling importance.
The speaker will find a light story or joke to draw in the audience to the more important points of a sermon.
Speakers will present their subjects directly and in high terms to expect audiences to rise to the emotional and intellectual level the speakers' works demand.
The speaker will deliver messages calmly and without flourishes as the foundation of Truth will find its own audience.
17)

According to Augustine, to whom are commands from Scripture intended? (from Book Three)

Those who reject God's call to action.
Those who live in violation of God's moral standards.
Certain individuals or groups.
Those who can discern signs from things.
18)

What is a personal possession that Augustine recommends for the Christian speaker? (from Book Four)

Wisdom.
Integrity.
Patience.
Enough money to live independently.
19)

How will studying this subject help in understanding Scripture? (from Book Two)

Understanding the metaphors of the time will help bring deeper meaning to signs and parables.
Understanding the regional accents of the time will help interpret phrases and word variations.
Understanding the dialects of the time will help to interpret discussions and analogies of Scripture.
Understanding the grammar of languages will help interpret the prose and poetry of Scripture.
20)

What Scriptural passage does Augustine use to remind the reader of "On Christian Doctrine" of the condition that affects holy men? (from Book Three)

"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
"Yet the Lord warned Israel and Judah, through all his prophets and every seer, saying, 'Turn from your evil ways and keep my commandments, My statutes according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you through my servants the prophets.'"
"'I am the Alpha and the Omega,' says the Lord God, 'who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.'"
"And we preach to you the good news of the promise made to the fathers, that God has fulfilled this promise to our children that He raised up Jesus."
21)

What does Augustine recommend as methods for handling the topic in Book Three? (from Book Two)

Exclusive study of Scripture and submission to the proper guidance from church officials as methods of handling the problem of book two.
Strict adherence to the dietary laws of Israel and understanding of prophecy as methods of handling the problem of book two.
Theological virtue and great learning as methods of handling the problem of Book Two.
Seclusion from secular temptations to allow for the maturation of the "inner eye" as methods of handling the problem of book two.
22)

What is ironic about the fact that Augustine referred to Tyconius' "Book of Rules" as being useful for the interpretation of Scripture? (from Book Three)

Tyconius was a Greek philosopher and Augustine was wary of Greek philosophers.
Augustine eschewed rules that do not originate from Scripture.
Tyconius was a Donatist and much of "On Christian Doctrine" is written to address points of disagreement between Augustine and Donatists.
Tyconius was ruled a heretic for taking liberties in the examination of Scripture.
23)

What does Augustine state signs are regardless of whether they want to be? (from Book One)

Natural signs.
Signs that are things.
Given signs.
Signs that are words.
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