The Epistles Of St. Ignatius (1919) - Paperback

by Ignatius (Author), Thomas Wildred Crafer (Editor)

The Epistles of St. Ignatius is a collection of letters written by the early Christian bishop and martyr, Ignatius of Antioch, in the early second century AD. The letters were written during Ignatius' journey to Rome, where he was to be martyred for his faith. The letters were addressed to various Christian communities and leaders, including the churches in Ephesus, Magnesia, Tralles, Rome, and others. In these letters, Ignatius provides guidance and encouragement to the early Christian communities, urging them to remain faithful to Christ and to reject false teachings and practices. He emphasizes the importance of unity among believers and the need for humility and obedience to church leaders. The letters also provide insights into the early Christian church and its practices, including the role of bishops and the celebration of the Eucharist. Ignatius' writings have been highly influential in shaping the theology and practice of the early Christian church, and they continue to be studied and revered by Christians today. This edition of The Epistles of St. Ignatius was translated by J.B. Lightfoot and first published in 1919. It includes an introduction and notes by Lightfoot, providing historical and theological context for Ignatius' letters.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.