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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. There is _________ evidence of the succession of bishops in Jerusalem.

2. Marcus Aurelius reigned for how many years?

3. Bishop Theophilus of Antioch wrote _________ rudimentary treatises.

4. Christ's doctrine contains nothing _______________ and neither does his religion.

5. John was confined to the Isle of __________ where he wrote Revelation.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eusebius first discuss in this chapter?

2. What still takes place in the twelfth century? What has changed?

3. What is the great debate with Marcion?

4. What happened during the reign of Marcu Aurelius?

5. What is said about Alcibiades?

6. Who was Pantaenus?

7. What did Quadratus send Hadrianus? What did Aristedes leave behind?

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

9. What does Eusebius say about Polycarp?

10. What happened under Claudius' reign? How was this predicted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Philo was a great scholar.

Part 1) Describe Philo. How was he a great scholar? How did Christianity benefit from him?

Part 2) Name two other men who benefited Christianity? How did Christianity benefit from them?

Part 3) How was philosophy important to Christians in this book? Is it still important today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Paul of Samosata and Mani were heretics.

Part 1) Describe these two men. What are their beliefs? What are your thoughts about their beliefs?

Part 2) Why does the Church feel threatened by these heretics? How do they deal with them? Do you approve of the way in which these men were dealt? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does the Church today deal with those who cause doubt and dissent in the Church? How does this compare to the ways in which heretics were dealt with in the past?

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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