Chapter 1, 10 Names

Question 1

Leading apostle of the early Church.

Answer 1

Peter (martyred between AD 65 and 68)

Question 2

Early Christian missionary and apostle.

Answer 2

Paul (martyred between AD 65 and 68)

Question 3

Roman emperor, persecuted Christians after fire in Rome.

Answer 3

Nero (AD 37-68).

Question 4

Leading pastor of Rome in the late first century. The fourth pope, according to Roman Catholics. Perhaps mentioned in Philippians 4:3

Answer 4

Clement of Rome (died, AD 96).

Question 5

Jewish writer. His historical works tell about early Christianity and the destruction of the Jewish temple.

Answer 5

Josephus (AD 37-100).

Question 6

Apostolic church father and leading pastor in Syrian Antioch. Wrote seven important letters while traveling to Rome to face martyrdom.

Answer 6

Ignatius (AD 35-117).

Question 7

Apostolic church father. Wrote about the origins of the Gospels.

Answer 7

Papias (AD 60-130)

Question 8

Apostolic church father. Preserved Ignatius’ writings.

Answer 8

Polycarp (AD 69-155)

Question 9

Christian philosopher and apologist. Martyred in Rome.

Answer 9

Justin Martyr (AD 100-165)

Question 10

Slave girl. Martyred in Lyons alongside the city’s leading pastor.

Answer 10

Blandina (died, AD 177).