Quiz on Irenaeus

Who was Irenaeus a student of?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Polycarp

• Justin Martyr

• Clement of Alexandria

What was Irenaeus known for opposing?

• Gnosticism

• Stoicism

• Epicureanism

• Cynicism

Which Roman Emperor ordered the persecution of Christians that Irenaeus escaped?

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

• Augustus

• Constantine

What is the title of Irenaeus' work that refutes Gnosticism?

• Proof of Apostolic Preaching

• Against Heresies

• The Shepherd of Hermas

• The City of God

What concept does Irenaeus support that relates to the succession of bishops?

• Apostolic succession

• Divine right

• Predestination

• Papal infallibility

What is Irenaeus best known for in his theory of recapitulation?

• The true humanity of Christ

• The divinity of the apostles

• The infallibility of the Pope

• The immortality of the soul

Which heresy did Irenaeus address that involved the rejection of the Old Testament?

• Marcionism

• Arianism

• Pelagianism

• Donatism

Which book does Irenaeus refer to as 'Scripture' in Against Heresies?

• The Shepherd of Hermas

• The Gospel of Thomas

• The Book of Enoch

• The Acts of Paul

What is the focus of Irenaeus' work, Proof of Apostolic Preaching?

• Old Testament prophecy

• New Testament miracles

• The life of Jesus

• The history of the Church

Which churches have canonized St. Irenaeus?

• Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox

• Anglican and Lutheran

• Methodist and Baptist

• Presbyterian and Pentecostal