Non-canonical Epistles

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1. What is an epistle? An apocalyptic tale A biography A letter A sermon

2. Eusebius published an epistle from Jesus Christ to which king of Edessa? Herod Abgarus Agrippa Solomon

3. In which non-canonical epistle, attributed to Paul, does the apostle say for his recipients to "think and act in fear" that they may have eternal life? Laodiceans 3 Corinthians I Timothy 2 Corinthians

4. In a series of epistles, Paul has a discussion with which philosopher? Aristotle Socrates Hillel Seneca

5. Which disciple of Peter and later Bishop of Rome wrote an epistle that was considered for inclusion in the canon? Clement Mark Ignatius Jerome

6. An epistle attributed to which companion of Paul was considered canonical by some church fathers? Titus Barnabas Mark Phoebe

7. Which early church martyr and Bishop of Antioch wrote seven epistles while on the road to his execution in Rome? Clement John Ignatius Polycarp

8. Which disciple of the Apostle John wrote an epistle to the church at Philippi, which makes profuse mention of Paul and his teachings? Barnabas Ignatius Polycarp Clement

9. Why were the epistles of Polycarp, Clement, and Ignatius excluded from the canon? They were written by Gentile, rather than Jewish, authors They contained many unorthodox doctrines None of these They were written after the canon was closed

10. Which epistle attributed to Paul was part of the Acts of John and warned against docetic teachers? 2 Corinthians 2 Timothy 3 Timothy 3 Corinthians