Quiz on Early Christianity and Martyrdom

What does the word "martyr" mean in the context of early Christianity?

• Warrior

• Witness

• Leader

• Teacher

In the second century, what did the term "martyr" technically refer to?

• A person who preached

• A person who died for Christ

• A person who wrote scriptures

• A person who built churches

What was the role of Jesus in the understanding of martyrdom?

• He was a warrior

• He was a king

• He was an exemplar of nonviolence

• He was a prophet

What did the early church's theology of martyrdom not originate with?

• The Christian church

• The Jewish faith

• The Roman Empire

• The Greek philosophers

What did the early church not equate the martyr's nonviolent response to?

• Courage

• Passivity

• Strength

• Wisdom

What did the early church's theology of martyrdom not originate in?

• Synods or councils

• Roman law

• Greek philosophy

• Jewish tradition

What did the early church view as a spiritual battle of epic proportion?

• Martyrdom

• Wealth accumulation

• Political negotiation

• Social reform

What did the early church not equate martyrdom with?

• Passivity

• Courage

• Strength

• Wisdom

What did the early church's theology of martyrdom become increasingly hostile toward?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Roman Empire

• Greek philosophy

What language did Christians use to describe their spiritual battles?

• Military language

• Language of games

• Language of peace

• Language of nature