Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch m odule is 7 letters by Ignatius to various people/churches of his day. These contain warnings against heretical doctrines; contain detailed summaries of doctrines; and a picture of Church organization with bishops, presbyters (elders) and deacons; First to stress Virgin Birth and to use the term “catholic church”.

Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch module is 7 letters by Ignatius to various people/churches of his day. These contain warnings against heretical doctrines; contain detailed summaries of doctrines; and a picture of Church organization with bishops, presbyters (elders) and deacons; First to stress Virgin Birth and to use the term “catholic church”.

Contents of Ignatius of Antioch

Personal

  • Martyr for the faith
  • Disciple of John the Evangelist
  • Condemned to die by wild beasts in Rome
  • Brought from Antioch to Rome and wrote seven letters to churches and individuals along the way

Place and dates

Antioch; d. 110

Writings

Letter to Ephesians; Letter to Magnesians; Letter to Tralles; Letter to Philadelphians; Letter to Smyrnans; Letter to Polycarp of Smryna; Letter to Romans

These contain warnings against heretical doctrines; contain detailed summaries of doctrines; and a picture of Church organization with bishops, presbyters (elders) and deacons; First to stress Virgin Birth and to use the term “catholic church”.

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