On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Augustine claim this knowledge is required to understand what Scripture teaches? (from Book Two)

Because knowing the dietary and moral laws of the Nazarites aids in understanding the life and miracles of Christ.

Because knowing the language, culture, and settings of the Scriptural record guides in making correct interpretations of Scripture.

Because knowing the demands of the law of Israel helps to understand the freedom that Christians have through the atoning death of Christ.

Because knowing the history of Israel and the prophecies concerning Christ makes a full connection between Israelite and Christian Scriptures.

2.

From what type of education does Augustine develop his curriculum of Scriptural learning? (from Book Two)

A Hasidic education.

A classical education.

A Nazarene education.

An ecclesiastical education.

3.

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

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.

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

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

4.

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

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

Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.

Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.

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

5.

What tool should pastors or speakers use occasionally to communicate the principles of Scripture to ordinary persons, as stated in Book Four? (from Book Four)

The parables of Christ.

Graphic illustrations.

Summaries of Scripture in common language.

Colloquial phrases.

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