What Was the Basis for the Bishop of Rome's Claims

question 11

Multiple Choice

What was the basis for the Bishop of Rome's claims to superior authority in Christendom?

• A) The fact that Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire
• B) The existence of the catacombs in Rome
• C) Jesus' statement that his followers should "give unto Caesar what is Caesar's"
• D) Jesus' statement to the disciple Peter that "you are Peter and on this rock I shall build my church"
• E) The fact that Rome is where Paul was crucified.

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