The Clementine Homilies and The Apostolical Constitutions: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 Pa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432626006)

The book titled ""The Clementine Homilies and The Apostolical Constitutions: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 V17"" is a compilation of two important Christian texts translated into English by the Reverend Alexander Roberts. The first text, the Clementine Homilies, is a series of 20 sermons attributed to Clement of Rome, who was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. These sermons cover a range of topics, including the nature of God, the importance of faith, and the role of the Church in society.The second text, the Apostolical Constitutions, is a collection of eight books that provide guidance for Christian living and worship. The books cover topics such as baptism, the Eucharist, and the organization of the Church. The Apostolical Constitutions also includes a list of the 12 apostles and their teachings, as well as instructions for the ordination of bishops, priests, and deacons.This book is part of the Ante Nicene Christian Library, which is a collection of translations of the writings of the early Church Fathers up to the year 325 AD. The aim of the library is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the early Christian Church and its teachings. Overall, ""The Clementine Homilies and The Apostolical Constitutions"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its early teachings.1870. Part Seventeen of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Seventeen: The Clementine Homilies: Epistle of Peter to James; Epistle of Clement to James; and The Clementine Homilies I-XX. The Apostolical Constitutions: Contents of the Apostolical Constitutions; Book I. Concerning the Laity; Book II. Concerning Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons; Book III. Concerning Widows; Book IV. Concerning Orphans; Book V. Concerning the Martyrs; Book VI. Concerning Schisms; Book VII. Concerning the Christian Life, and the Eucharist, and the Initiation into Christ; Book VIII. Concerning Gifts, and Ordinations and the Ecclesiastical Canons; and The Ecclesiastical Canons of the Same Holy Apostles. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Reverend Alexander Roberts
ISBN-10: 1432626000
ISBN-13: 9781432626006
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2004
Pages: 636
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.56d