The letters of Ignatius of Antioch, written in the early second century, are an important and unique window into the beliefs and practices of the early Church.
Excellent. Recently I had to do a research paper for MA-Theol and I chose Irenaeus of Lyon who was a second century father. etc. I had so much fun exploring his theology and his run down on Gnostic thought, belief and practice. It was only required to submit an 8000 word paper but in hindsight I wish I had chosen the 16,000 paper instead. Yes, I agree, the insight from studying these early pioneering is very enriching actually and one early writing I suggest that should be undertaken for study by early Christian history students, is the Didache .. blessings
Excellent. Recently I had to do a research paper for MA-Theol and I chose Irenaeus of Lyon who was a second century father. etc. I had so much fun exploring his theology and his run down on Gnostic thought, belief and practice. It was only required to submit an 8000 word paper but in hindsight I wish I had chosen the 16,000 paper instead. Yes, I agree, the insight from studying these early pioneering is very enriching actually and one early writing I suggest that should be undertaken for study by early Christian history students, is the Didache .. blessings
Eric, yes, much to learn and study in Ignatius. Also, so many complicated debates too.