The Gnostic Gospels: Were They Illegal?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Nag Hammadi Library primarily known for?
A collection of modern Christian texts
A set of banned mystical texts
A library of ancient Roman literature
A collection of medieval manuscripts
2.
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What did Bishop Athanasius do in 367 CE?
He organized a council to discuss Christian doctrine
He translated the Bible into Coptic
He issued a letter condemning heretical texts
He founded a new monastery
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one argument against the monastic origin of the Nag Hammadi Library?
Athanasius was too powerful to be ignored
The books were found in a tomb, suggesting funerary use
The texts were written in Greek
The texts were all magical in nature
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does recent scholarship suggest about the power of Athanasius?
He had limited authority and was often ignored
He was never banished from his position
He was the sole authority on Christian texts
He was a powerful enforcer of orthodoxy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a possible reason for the burial of the Nag Hammadi texts?
They were hidden from Roman authorities
They were used as grave goods in funerary practices
They were part of a public library
They were meant to be destroyed
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What theme do the Nag Hammadi texts share with Egyptian practices?
Political treaties
Cosmology and eschatology
Agricultural techniques
Military strategies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prevalence of texts like those in the Nag Hammadi Library suggest?
They were banned by all Christian authorities
They were rare and unique
They were only read by monks
They were common and widely read
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