The Apostolical Fathers a Critical Account of Their Genuine Writings and of Their Doctrines

The book ""The Apostolical Fathers: A Critical Account of Their Genuine Writings and of Their Doctrines"" by James Donaldson is a comprehensive examination of the early Christian writings known as the Apostolic Fathers. These writings include letters, sermons, and other documents written by early Christian leaders such as Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna.Donaldson provides a critical analysis of each of these writings, examining their authenticity, authorship, and historical context. He also explores the doctrinal beliefs of these early Christians, including their views on the nature of God, the role of Jesus Christ, and the importance of the Church.Throughout the book, Donaldson draws on a wide range of historical and theological sources to provide a nuanced and detailed account of the Apostolic Fathers and their contributions to the development of early Christianity. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the early Church.1874. From the Introduction: This work professes to be a Critical History of Christian Literature and Theology from the death of the Apostles till the period of the Nicene Council. It is an attempt to investigate the authorship of the various works which have come down to us from that era, and to ascertain the influences which led to their production and determined character. It also makes an effort to state exactly what were the theological opinions of each writer. The work is therefore an introduction to the study of the Christian writers, and prepares the way for a full consideration of the mode in which Christian theology was developed.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.