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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the topic of Book Three?
2. Why does Augustine suggest that God would use confusing signs?
3. What are the two categories of signs Augustine identifies in Book Two?
4. What is the difference between the time that God might deliver what seems to be an evil command in the Old Testament and the current time, according to Augustine?
5. What hazard does Augustine state must one keep in check as they learn of the fields pertaining to Scripture?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Augustine wrote after the reign of Constantine who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. How do you think the role of Christianity in the administration of the Roman Empire affected theological rivalries among Christian leaders? Is it possible that Augustine was motivated by such rivalries to write "On Christian Doctrine"? Why or why not? If a rivalry similar to that between Augustine and the Donatists (those who believed interpretation came from "special gifts") was active today, which side do you believe modern political, religious, and secular leaders would choose and why?
Essay Topic 2
Augustine warns that coveting negates Christian love. Explain coveting as a motivation and identify how covetousness will motivate someone to take actions that appear to be similar to Christian love. Conclude your explanation with the consequences of a covetous individual misusing the acts of Christian love to the person he/she uses them upon, the person who commits those false acts, and to the image of Christian love.
Essay Topic 3
Augustine requires his students to learn history and ancient languages in order to properly interpret Scripture. Identify and detail three reasons he makes this requirement and explain how his expectations could serve a student looking into other areas of study. Plan an order for learning the skills that Augustine recommends for responsible Scriptural interpretation and explain why you would follow the courses in that order.
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