The Letters of Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Hardcover)
The Letters of Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Hardcover)
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Writings from one of the Church's greatest second-generation leaders on the way to his martyrdom.
Hardcover (2024)
- Hardcover
- Published: 2024 (First Printing: 2018)
- ISBN: 979-8-9865301-5-4
- 76 pages
- Trim Size: 4.5 x 6.75 inches
Description
Saint Ignatius was a disciple of the Apostle John, and he learned the Christian Faith directly from the eyewitnesses of Christ. He served as the third bishop of Antioch, from about the year 70 until his martyrdom in 107. He was an important figure in the early Church, participating in the passing of the torch from the apostles to their first successors, the bishops.
Ignatius was sentenced to death for his faith in Christ. On the way to his execution in Rome, he wrote epistles (letters) to six of the churches of Asia Minor, in which he challenged the Christians to remain faithful to the Savior in a world that hated them, and expressed some of the most beautiful words ever written about the Christian life in Christ. His writings are a valuable witness to the operation and teachings of the first century Church.
This new translation of his letters features beautiful illustrations, and an epilogue with the contemporary account of Saint Ignatius' martyrdom. This handsome new hardcover edition features a beautiful foil-stamped cover and beautiful typesetting printed in two colors—a worthy setting for these holy writings.
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From someone who converted from Protestantism to orthodoxy, this Saints letters to the early church are very profound and eye-opening. The nature of his letters are essentially the same as scripture (same Spirit). It would be hard to distinguish them. It also gives you insight into what the early church believed. For anyone searching for the Truth or trying to stabilize their faith if it’s shaky (especially for new converts to orthodoxy). Some are still uncertain whether it’s truth or not, but definitely dive into these letters and the didache.
