BIBL 260 Church History I
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Questions from Bettenson
Justin wrote that the Greek philosophers and poets were able to see truth clearly. How were these
poets and philosophers able to see the truth?5 those who lived in accordance with the Word
Irenaeus tells us that the son of God “recapitulated” in himself the human race. What was the
purpose of this recapitulation, according to Irenaeus?72flast
According to Tertullian, only the apostolic churches preached the truth. Why did Tertullian assert
this idea?74
Cyprian emphasized the role of the Bishop. According to Cyprian, what is true of those who “be
not with the Bishop”? Why is this so?76
In the Eucharistic canon, the Bishop asks that the Father would send down the Holy Spirit upon
those who partake. What three things is the Spirit supposed to do when he comes upon those
partaking of the Eucharist?80
Under the Edict of Milan, what were all people allowed to do?17
Shelley Chapter 7: The School for Sinners.
What did the first Christians believe was the indispensable mark of the Christian?75 new birth by
the spirit
Define the two sorts of leadership seen in the early Church and describe the duties for each.76
elders or bishops led worship and maintained discipline and deacons assisted the presbyters
except in the Lords supper
What became true of Church leadership in the late second century?77 the bishop was the
unchallenged leader of the Church
How did catholic Christians counter the Gnostic argument that Gnostics had received secret
wisdom?77 by stressing the public teaching of the churches, rule of faith and the bishops In the
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