The Early Christians: In Their Own Words
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Book Details
Author(s)
Eberhard Arnold
Publisher
Plough Publishing House
ISBN / ASIN
0874860954
ISBN-13
9780874860955
Sales Rank
#447,979
Category
Religion
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United States 🇺🇸
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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.
