Early Church Collection Volume 2

religion, spirituality, christianity, history · EN

Dive into the rich tapestry of early Christian thought with Early Church Collection Volume 2. This volume opens with Augustines insightful response to the claim that Christians believe in the unseen, followed by two significant works on Christology from Athanasius and Augustines exploration of the Apostles Creed. It continues with the voices of church leaders addressing the challenges faced by Christians who have turned to idolatry, particularly Cyprians reflections after the Decian persecution. Included are shorter works, featuring all existing fragments from Papias, and a substantial collection from Rufinus, the translator and editor of Origens works, who faced considerable scrutiny for his efforts, as revealed in his prefaces. Rounding out this collection are various brief writings from early Christian apologists, two ethical treatises by Hippolytus, and intriguing historical accounts. Immerse yourself in the foundational texts that shaped early Christianity.