On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

That one should find illuminated truth to love God and thy neighbor.

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 love God and love thy neighbor.

2.

What should sermons not do, according to Augustine? (from Book Four)

Give unbelievers the opportunity to mock God.

Divide a Christian community.

Exhibit the pride of the speaker.

Confuse the laity.

3.

In Book Three, Augustine argues that since holy men from scripture receive evil language from God because of their condition, how should the passages with such language be read? (from Book Three)

In context with the laws that God is applying to the particular situation.

With sufficient references to historical data.

Both literally and figuratively.

With the understanding that God's word transcends time, so that spoken directly to holy men can be considered relevant to current settings.

4.

What are the mix of subjects that Augustine emphasizes in his education? (from Book Two)

Rhetoric, philosophy, logic, botany, astronomy, languages and history.

Dietary law, moral law, laws of separation and laws of exclusion.

Mosaic Law, dietary law, Biblical civil law, sacrificial law, and order of the Tabernacle and Temple.

The history of the Pentateuch, the laws of prophets, and the writings of the Minor Prophets.

5.

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

Learning all that God has put before the student through all history helps the student better know the mind of God.

Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.

Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.

Attempting to absorb so much information exercises the mind and helps the student find their special gift.

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