The Apostolic Fathers And The Apologists Of The Second Century (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163497647)

The book ""The Apostolic Fathers And The Apologists Of The Second Century"" by George A. Jackson is a comprehensive study of the early Christian writers who lived in the second century. The Apostolic Fathers were a group of Christian leaders who were believed to have been personally taught by the apostles themselves. The Apologists were writers who defended the Christian faith against the criticisms and attacks of the pagan world.The book examines the lives and writings of these early Christian leaders, including Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus of Lyons. The author explores their teachings and doctrines, as well as their historical context and the challenges they faced in spreading the gospel.The book also provides an overview of the early Christian church and its development during this period, including its organization, worship practices, and theology. The author discusses the role of the apostles in establishing and guiding the church, as well as the challenges posed by heresies and false teachings.Overall, ""The Apostolic Fathers And The Apologists Of The Second Century"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Christianity and the development of the Christian church. It provides a detailed and insightful look into the lives and writings of these important figures, and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the early Christian movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George a. Jackson
ISBN-10: 1163497649
ISBN-13: 9781163497647
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 202
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d