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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. First, Eusebius discusses how the apostles lived when?

2. During this time, the lineage of the Jerusalem _______________ was rediscovered.

3. Who was associated with Stoicism and had traveled the world, even to India?

4. He notes that many of the Apostles were ______________, such as Peter and Philip.

5. The Alexandria Church had a strong tradition of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eusebius say about Polycarp?

2. What does Eusebius say about Justin's martyrdom? What else does Eusebius say about Justin?

3. What does Eusebius say about the Gospels?

4. What does Eusebius affirm through Christ?

5. What did having a foreign king do to the Jewish people?

6. Describe Philo.

7. What did both Valentinus and Cerdo do?

8. Who are the apostles that Eusebius lists who were scattered throughout the world? What does the author say about these men?

9. What did the Jews do to the Christians?

10. Name two heretics mentioned in the last chapter. What is significant about these two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Church is reestablished at the end of the book.

Part 1) Describe the reestablishing of the Church. How has this influenced the Church as we know it today?

Part 2) How has the Church evolved throughout the book? Does it still base itself in the teachings of the Bible? Why or why not?

Part 3) How has the Church changed from this point at the end of the book until today? Is it as strong? Why or why not? Is it relevant today? Why or why not? Is the Church needed today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Maximin could not tolerate and end to persecution.

Part 1) Why could he not tolerate peace? How did he deal with this? How did this affect the Church?

Part 2) How is persecution a theme in this book? What is the purpose of this theme?

Part 3) Can peace be tolerated today? Why or why not? Will world peace ever exist? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Many martyrs "came to their glory."

Part 1) What is a martyr? What is meant by this statement? What does it reveal about the author's belief regarding martyrdom?

Part 2) Why would someone choose to be a martyr? Does martyrdom benefit the Christian Church? Why or why not?

Part 3) Does martyrdom occur today? If so, give an example. If not, why not?

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