ENGLISH

The Early Christians: In Their Own Words

By Eberhard Arnold

Book information

Publisher
Plough Publishing House
Year
1998
ISBN
0874860954, 9780874860955
LCC
BR63 .A713 1997
Open Library ID
OL689536M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
898 kB (919856 bytes)
Edition
Revised
Pages
378\293
Time added
2011-04-20 14:05:05

Description

A source book of original writings including texts by Tertullian, Hermas, Ignatius, Justin, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Origen and Clement of Alexandria. The passages explore the fabric of 1st-century Christian life, society, worship, belief and practice. The selections range from apologies and confessions of faith to short sayings, parables and poetry. The extracts are supported by historical and contextual notes and statements from the first Christians' pagan contemporaries.

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