On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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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)

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

With sufficient references to historical data.

Both literally and figuratively.

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

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

Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.

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

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

Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.

By making the demands of understanding Scripture difficult, who was Augustine criticizing? (from Book Two)

His detractors believed Scripture could be interpreted easily through special gifts.

Those who believe that only studying the life of Christ was sufficient to understand Scripture.

Those who believe that learning information outside of the Bible leads to heresy.

Those who felt that Scripture could be interpreted through current events.

Whose sermons does Augustine investigate to give illustrations of the application of the rules of delivering sermons? (from Book Four)

Cyprian and Ambrose.

St. Paul and the prophet Elijah.

St. Peter and Samuel.

Christ and Andrew.

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

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 process of purging their selfish desires.