On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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What is the personal challenge that Augustine puts before his students who aspire to deliver sermons? (from Book Four)

They must live a Christian life.

That they possess the courage to stand against conflict.

They need to find sufficient time for seclusion with God.

That they fully apply the lessons learned from the studies proscribed in "On Christian Doctrine."

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.

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

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

According to Augustine in Book Three, what is the purpose of Scripture in reporting the condition that affects holy men? (from Book Three)

The sins of holy men are reported in Scripture so individuals never think they are too great to sin.

The discernment of holy men is reported in Scripture to remind students of the work that needs to be done to understand the history and culture of holy men.

The knowledge of law possessed by holy men is reported in Scripture to guide students to approach God's communication with the same zeal.

The direct communication that holy men had with God is reported so current students will approach Scripture with the reverence it deserves.

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

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

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

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

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

What are the three things Augustine identifies as how God inspires His children? (from Book One)

His illuminated truths, special gifts, and signs.

The promise of His return, His illuminated truths, and signs.

His death, resurrection, and promise of return.

Signs, things, and enjoyment.