"Orthodoxy" versus "Heresy" in Ancient Christianity

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason historians avoid using the terms 'orthodoxy' and 'heresy' when discussing early Christianity?
They imply a biased perspective of right and wrong.
They are modern terms not applicable to ancient contexts.
They were not used by early Christians themselves.
They are too complex for historical analysis.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it misleading to view early Christianity as having a centralized authority?
The early church was primarily based in one location.
The early church had a unified doctrine from the start.
There were no significant leaders in early Christianity.
Christianity was diverse with no single central authority.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'supernova' model of early Christianity suggest?
Christianity had a single origin point.
Christianity was a linear progression of beliefs.
Christianity developed uniformly across regions.
Christianity was diverse from the beginning with many groups.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did figures like Irenaeus and Justin Martyr play in early Christianity?
They were opponents of Christianity.
They were founders of new Christian sects.
They were leaders who tried to maintain proto-Orthodox beliefs.
They were central figures in the Roman government.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Walter Bauer, how did Christianity develop across different regions?
With distinct doctrines in different regions.
Uniformly with the same doctrines.
With a single central doctrine.
Without any regional variations.
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What is the significance of recognizing early Christianity as 'christianities'?
It emphasizes the diversity and pluralism of early Christianity.
It highlights the uniformity of early Christian beliefs.
It suggests that Christianity was a single unified religion.
It indicates that early Christians had no common beliefs.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is it important to avoid ancient biased rhetoric when studying early Christianity?
To simplify the study of early Christian history.
To focus solely on theological discussions.
To avoid misrepresenting the diversity of early Christianity.
To ensure a modern perspective is applied.
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