[PDF] St Polycarp Bishop Of Smyrna eBook

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Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 22,49 MB
Release : 1987-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0141915307

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The writings in this volume cast a glimmer of light upon the emerging traditions and organization of the infant church, during an otherwise little-known period of its development. A selection of letters and small-scale theological treatises from a group known as the Apostolic Fathers, several of whom were probably disciples of the Apostles, they provide a first-hand account of the early Church and outline a form of early Christianity still drawing on the theology and traditions of its parent religion, Judaism. Included here are the first Epistle of Bishop Clement of Rome, an impassioned plea for harmony; The Epistle of Polycarp; The Epistle of Barnabas; The Didache; and the Seven Epistles written by Ignatius of Antioch - among them his moving appeal to the Romans that they grant him a martyr's death.

Author : William Cave
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 10,97 MB
Release : 2024-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3385116236

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.

Author : St. Polycarp
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 42,75 MB
Release : 2012
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ISBN : 384962157X

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"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. Every single volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life The Epistle of St. Polycarp was a reply to one from the Philippians, in which they had asked St. Polycarp to address them some words of exhortation; to forward by his own messenger a letter addressed by them to the Church of Antioch; and to send them any epistles of St. Ignatius which he might have. Polycarp's martyrdom is described in a letter from the Church of Smyrna, to the Church of Philomelium "and to all the brotherhoods of the holy and universal Church", etc. The letter begins with an account of the persecution and the heroism of the martyrs.

Author : Bryan M. Litfin
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 10,23 MB
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441220070

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Personal narratives are powerful instruments for teaching, both for conveying information and for forming character. The martyrdom accounts preserved in the literature of early Christianity are especially intense and dramatic. However, these narratives are not readily available and are often written in intimidating prose, making them largely inaccessible for the average reader. This introductory text brings together key early Christian martyrdom stories in a single volume, offering new, easy-to-read translations and expert commentary. An introduction and explanatory notes accompany each translation. The book not only provides a vivid window into the world of early Christianity but also offers spiritual encouragement and inspiration for Christian life today.

Author : Robert Morgan
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,89 MB
Release : 2010-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785231899

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This volume introduces readers to preachers, popes, martyrs, heroes, and saints from 2,000 years of Christianity. This introduction to 365 of the most interesting men and women of faith brings a year's worth of inspiration and spiritual challenge.

Author : Blomfield Jackson
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 13,42 MB
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780265411971

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Excerpt from St. Polycarp: Bishop of Smyrna II. The Shepherd Of Hermas, c. A.d. 150. The references here are less Obvious and direct than in other authors, but Dr. C. Taylor (journal of P/zz'lology, xx. Is of opinion that Hermas knew and used Polycarp's Epistle: e. G. Hermas, Mand. Xii. I. I, on bridling and fighting lust, would appear to be in connection with both James i. 26 and iii. 2, and Polycarp, Ep. 5. Again the remarkable description Of' 'widows as an Altar Of God, in connexion with the charge to make supplication unceasingly, sug gests parallels with Hermas, Marni. X. Iii. 2; Sim. Ii. 5, v. 3, 7, and ix. 27. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.