Question

Which of these religious beliefs is most closely related to the plot of Christopher Marlowe's "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus"?
A.) Humans have no control over their spiritual fate.
B.) The path to salvation lies in obedience to the church.
C.) God is able to save even the worst sinners from hell.
D.) The devil actively seeks to destroy human souls.

Answer 1

 

The devil actively seeks to destroy human souls is the religious belief that is most closely related to the plot of Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus.

 

 

 

The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is a play by Christopher Marlowe, based on the German story Faust.

 

 

The correct answer between all the choices given is the last choice or letter D. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

Answer 2

Answer: C - God is able to save even the worst sinners from hell.

 Dr. Faustus faces several oportunities to choose between good or evil, which shows that humans have some part in the selection process. It´s clear that the devil actively seeks to destroy human souls but he is subject to the limits ordained by God, who is able to save the worst sinners but  still respects the majesty of choice he gave to man.