The Epistle To Diognetus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425462321)

The Epistle to Diognetus is a piece of early Christian literature that was likely written in the second century AD. The author of the epistle is unknown, but it is addressed to a man named Diognetus, who is described as a seeker of truth. The epistle is written in the form of a letter, and it contains a defense of the Christian faith and an explanation of what it means to be a Christian.The author begins by describing the ignorance and foolishness of the pagan religions that were prevalent at the time. He then goes on to explain how Christianity is different, and how it offers a true understanding of God and the world. The author emphasizes the importance of love and humility in the Christian faith, and he argues that these virtues are what set Christianity apart from other religions.Throughout the epistle, the author also addresses common objections to Christianity. He responds to accusations that Christians are atheists and that they engage in immoral behavior. He explains that Christians do not worship idols or engage in sexual immorality, and he argues that these accusations are based on misunderstandings of the Christian faith.The Epistle to Diognetus is a valuable piece of early Christian literature because it provides insight into the beliefs and practices of the early church. It also offers a defense of the Christian faith that is still relevant today, as many of the objections and criticisms that the author addresses are still raised by skeptics and critics of Christianity.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Apostolic Fathers V2, by Kirsopp Lake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766172309.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: Kirsopp Lake
ISBN-10: 1425462324
ISBN-13: 9781425462321
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d