Ignatius of antioch a new translation and theological commentary

A new translation and theological commentary, and more on. Ignatius of antioch by kenneth j howell, 9780980006605, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Part i provides a threepronged, nonexhaustive exploration of the most important literary and historical contexts of the verse. Ignatius, bishop from caxtons translation of the golden legend. Saint ignatius of antioch, bishop of antioch, known mainly from seven highly regarded letters that he wrote during a trip to rome, as a prisoner condemned to be executed for his beliefs. Produced by johns hopkins university press in collaboration with the sheridan libraries.

In order to utilize all of the features of this web site, javascript must be enabled in your browser. A new translation and theological commentary early christian fathers series by kenneth j. A new translation and theological commentary by chn resident linguist kenneth howell ph. The article relates and expounds a littleknown interpretative trajectory, extending from origen to thomas aquinas, that transmits the basic theological content of ignatius of antiochs letter to the ephesians 19. This book belongs on the shelf of every minister who takes seriously the history and theology of the early church. Yet he is a figure of great significance for the history of christianity in the immediately postnt period, and his inclusion in a major biblical commentary series is. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. John the apostle is the key to truly knowing the christians of the first two centuries and what they believed. Contact family publications to order this and any other ch resources books in the uk.

A new translation and theological commentary by kenneth j. More clearly than any new testament writing they proclaim christ as god and treat the incarnation as the touchstone of theology. The letters of ignatius not only look back, however. Like st pauls letters in the new testament, ignatiuss epistles were occasional. Ignatius seven letters give us snapshots of the faith and life of the the man who succeeded st. The letters have often been cited as a source of knowledge of the christian church at the beginning of the 2nd century. They claim to have been written by ignatius, on his journey from antioch where he.

A new translation and theological commentary early christian fathers series by. A new translation and theological commentary kindle edition by kenneth j. Howell is a seasoned scholar of ancient greek whose translations of ignatius and polycarp are accurate, vivid, and illuminating. Howell i bought this book last week while i was in michigan, and read the whole thing on my flight from houston to pittsburgh last night. One cannot understand the early church or catholicism today without understanding st. The introductory material and footnotes are invaluable in conveying the depth of theology already present in the early church. More than one of the earliest ecclesiastical writers have given credence, though apparently without good reason, to the legend that ignatius was the child whom the savior took up in his arms, as described in mark 9. The letter to the corinthians by clement of rome and the didache are two of the most important documents from the earliest days of christianity, revealing the way in which christians were implementing and living out the faith taught by jesus. Howell 2009, paperback, expanded at the best online prices at ebay. The letters of antioch are moving testimony of someone who was deeply in love with christ and his church. The translations and commentary contained in this book are. Ignatius of loyola tim schenck on february 16, 20 201 comments after yesterdays heartpounding, back and forth battle between upstart lucy and favorite john the baptist, you might have welcomed a weekend off to regroup. Together, they give us unique insights into the theology, church practice, and. His translation of the didache makes it read like a modern church bulletin, of which it is the very first.

Peter as bishop of antioch and was the spiritual son of st. Ignatius of antioch and polycarp of smyrna were two of the greatest leaders of christianity in the first half of the sec. Ignatius of antioch was an early church father, and not much is known about him. Ignatius was the bishop of the church in antioch, syria, and was martyred under emperor trajan around ad 110. Hammond bammel, ignatian problems, journal of theological studies n. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Howells commentary is in the form of several chapters of introduction as an overview of ignatius theology. Their combined writings provide a unique window on the faith, life, and practice of the early christians.

A new translation and theological commentary early christian fathers series ignatius of antioch and polycarp of smyrna were two of the greatest leaders of christianity in the first half of the second century. His commentary continues as footnotes with a clean and passionate translation of each letter. In the seven letters of ignatius of antioch we possess one of the richest resources for the understanding of christianity in the era immediately following that of the apostles. Ignatius in rome during the reign of trajan, and polycarp in smyrna some time in the midcentury. The martyrdom of ignatius christ and redemption in the theology of ignatius the church in the ignatian letters the eucharist in the theology of ignatius translations and commentaries. Clements letter we read a about vigorous exercise of papal magisterium in the first century to end schism in the church of corinth. A new translation and theological commentary book book details. A new translation and theological commentary kenneth j. Ignatius of antioch books list of books by author ignatius. Scholars have long noted ignatius of antiochs statements of high christology.

There also exist a latin translation, first published by ussher, 1644, a syriac. His commentary in the accompanying notes on each document draws out the connections between ignatius, polycarp, and the new testament. Entry for ignatius of antioch cyclopedia of biblical, theological and ecclesiastical literature one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia, with its nearly 50,000 entries and 17 millin words, dwarfs modern bible encyclopedias with the depth of knowledge. See all books authored by ignatius of antioch, including 01. These are the writings of two early fathers of the church that knew the apostles st. Careful reading of these writings demonstrates the. Through their writings we have a unique window into what the church look in its infancy. Ignatius of antioch cyclopedia of biblical, theological and. Yet he is a figure of great significance for the history of christianity in the immediately postnt period, and his inclusion in a major biblical commentary series is justified by the very correct desire to set the canonical documents in the historical continuum of. Howell kj 2009 ignatius of antioch and polycarp of smyrna. Schoedel comments on the recensions of ignatius the anchor bible dictionary, v. A new translation and theological commentary early christian fathers series as want to read. Ignatius of antioch and polycarp of smyrna were two of the greatest leaders of christianity in the first half of the second century. What we do know is primarily drawn from his own writings.