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Saint Ignatius of Antioch (1st and early 2nd century), a direct disciple of Saint John and Saint Paul and successor of Saint Peter in the bishopric of Antioch. Under the rule of Emperor Trajan, he was sentenced to death in the circus, where he was devoured by wild beasts.
He has always been regarded from the earliest Christian Church as a figure of authority, making this work an invaluable source to firsthand understanding of Christian doctrine from its inception.
This work consists of letters written during his captivity en route to Rome to various Christian communities. In them, the Apostolic Father offers masterful explanations to different churches on topics such as the nature of Christ, ecclesiastical unity and authority (warning against heresies and Judaizers), the Holy Eucharist, defense of the Virginity of Mary, martyrdom, among others.
Those Christians seeking to enhance their education in apologetics or simply reinforce the foundations of their faith will find in this direct disciple of the apostles one of the clearest testimonies to the early church, as Saint Ignatius was one of the first Apostolic Fathers to use the word “Catholic” to refer to the Church.
In his letter to the Romans, shortly before being martyred, bearing witness to his holiness and becoming seed of new Christians, Saint Ignatius wrote: “I exhort you, be ye not an unseasonable kindness to me. Let me be given to the wild beasts, for through them I can attain unto God. I am God’s wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread of Christ.”
This edition also includes the original greek version of the letters.
In this book you will find:The complete 7 letters of St. Ignatius in English and Greek.English translation by J.B. Lightfoot.Footnotes with the biblical references that support the teachings of the book.A font size of 12 points makes the document comfortable to read.

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The Christian Thought of the First Centuries

The works of the early Church Fathers always provide enriching insights, as they address essential questions regarding faith, the interpretation of Scripture, and the early foundations of Christian doctrine.

St. Ignatius of Antioch

A key figure in early Christianity, Saint Ignatius of Antioch is one of the most prominent Apostolic Fathers. His Epistles are fundamental for understanding Christian doctrine in the first centuries, especially regarding the Eucharist, the fight against heresies, and the unity of the Church. His teachings go beyond his Epistles and are reflected in his own life and testimony, as he was martyred by being devoured by wild beasts in the Roman circus.

Access to the Original Writings

This bilingual English-Greek version allows the reader to easily compare the writings in their original language. Ideal for immersing oneself in greater theological depth, for linguistic studies, or simply for the beauty of possessing the main original texts of the early Church.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D123HLY7
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 99 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8321669198
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
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