Theology test one

What does Postmodernism emphasize?

• Emphasis on conformity, uniformity, and stability
• Emphasis on Limited human perspectives

• Emphasis on simplicity, clarity, and directness
• Emphasis on tradition, authority, and objectivity

Which of these is not a part of the methodology of Engaging Theology?

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  The biblical narrative

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  Practical elements

• Sermon construction

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  Systematic theology

What is C.S Lewis's principle for balancing between new and old books?

• Alternate between old and new books.

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  Read three old books for every one new book.

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  Read only the new books you absolutely must.

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  Read only the old books you absolutely must.

Why are orthodoxy and orthopraxy linked?

• Because It is stated in the Nicene Creed.

• Because orthodoxy is about exercise and orthopraxy is about diet
• Because they are completely unrelated concepts
• It's more practical to analyze theology this way.

Fill in the black: "In essentials___ , in non-essentials ___ , and in all things ___."

• Unity, Liberty, Charity

• The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit

• Christianity, Judaism, Islam

• Pray, Rest, Worship

How does Irenaeus characterize On the Apostolic Preaching?

• Irenaeus characterizes On the Apostolic Preaching as a science fiction novel
• Irenaeus characterizes On the Apostolic Preaching as a historical novel
• Irenaeus characterizes On the Apostolic Preaching as a short exploration

• Irenaeus characterizes On the Apostolic Preaching as a summary of Christian teaching.

Why can reading primary sources be intimidating, according to C.S. Lewis?

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  We're afraid to meet the author.

• They are too long and boring

• Primary sources are not reliable
• Because they are written in a difficult language

Why does C.S. Lewis say reading old books is important?

• Because old books are irrelevant and have nothing to offer
• To waste time and not learn anything new
• To limit one's understanding and knowledge to only modern perspectives
• They have different perspectives than we do

Why was Thomas Aquinas considered controversial in his own time?

• Advocating for separation of church and state
• Embracing of Eastern mysticism
• He relied on questionable sources.

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  He was part of a new and suspicious group.

What did the Gnostics teach?

• The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are their own natures

• Salvation comes from blind faith
• The world was not created by God and it manifested on its own

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  The physical world is inherently evil