On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Augustine claim that words as signs are difficult to understand? (from Book Two)

Because words as signs are only understood within a scriptural context.

Because God inspires believers to master tongues and interpret signs.

Because God created with words and wants believers to know their impact.

Because God provides Scriptural complexity to satisfy a hard-working mind.

2.

What is the most important step Augustine's students must take to avoid the trap he sees in interpretation? (from Book Three)

Students need to devote themselves to studying the subjects Augustine recommended in Book Two.

Students need to differentiate the love for God from the love for things common among the pagans.

Students need to submit themselves to the scrutiny of a wise teacher who can dissuade them from becoming prideful.

Students need to submit themselves to the process of purging their selfish desires.

3.

What comes of loving oneself for reasons other than that which Augustine specified? (from Book One)

It will inhibit the ability to hear God's guiding.

It will prevent one from enjoying things of God.

It will result in loss of special gifts.

It leads to destruction.

4.

What important understanding must the student of scripture possess, as stated in Book Two? (from Book Two)

He/she must understand that covetousness will disrupt the community.

He/she must understand that knowing how to use signs can lead to abusing signs.

His/her self love can interfere with his ability to use his inner eye.

His/her own depravity and that he loves temporal things too much.

5.

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

Love, illuminated truth, and the inner eye.

Illuminated truth, the inner eye, and faith.

Faith, hope, and love.

Special gifts, things, and signs.

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