On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

It will result in loss of special gifts.

It leads to destruction.

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

It will prevent one from enjoying things of God.

2.

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

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.

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

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

3.

What does Augustine conclude are the only things that can be enjoyed? (from Book One)

Only wisdom and Truth can be enjoyed.

Only things that are used with special gifts to prove Truth can be enjoyed.

Only eternal and unchangeable things can be enjoyed.

Only things that reveal Truth can be enjoyed.

4.

What are the two categories of signs Augustine identifies in Book Two? (from Book Two)

Signs that are given through special gifts and signs that are given through angels.

Natural signs and given signs.

Signs that are things and signs that are words.

Signs that can be used and signs that can be enjoyed.

5.

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

Special gifts, things, and signs.

Love, illuminated truth, and the inner eye.

Faith, hope, and love.

Illuminated truth, the inner eye, and faith.

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