The Apostolical Fathers a Critical Account of Their Genuine Writings and of Their Doctrines (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417947829)

The book titled ""The Apostolical Fathers: A Critical Account of Their Genuine Writings and of Their Doctrines"" is written by James Donaldson. It is a comprehensive study of the early Christian writings of the Apostolic Fathers, who were the immediate successors of the apostles. The book provides a critical analysis of the genuine writings of the Apostolic Fathers, including Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna, among others.The author examines the historical context and the theological doctrines of the Apostolic Fathers, highlighting their contribution to the development of early Christian thought and practice. The book also explores the controversies and debates that arose within the early Christian community, including issues related to church organization, sacraments, and the nature of Christ.Through meticulous research and analysis, James Donaldson provides a comprehensive account of the Apostolic Fathers and their writings, offering readers a deeper understanding of the early Christian church and its evolution. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the history of Christianity.1874. From the Introduction: This work professes to be a Critical History of Christian Literature and Theology from the death of the Apostles till the period of the Nicene Council. It is an attempt to investigate the authorship of the various works which have come down to us from that era, and to ascertain the influences which led to their production and determined character. It also makes an effort to state exactly what were the theological opinions of each writer. The work is therefore an introduction to the study of the Christian writers, and prepares the way for a full consideration of the mode in which Christian theology was developed.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: James Donaldson
ISBN-10: 1417947829
ISBN-13: 9781417947829
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 420
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d