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The Epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch: Complete Writings with Historical and Theological Commentary (Grapevine Press)
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9789371236737
Publisher: Tgc Press
Published: Jul 10 2025
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Let me be food for the wild beasts, through whom I can reach God.
- St. Ignatius of Antioch
The Epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch: 7 Letters of an Apostolic Father to the Early Churches (Bilingual English-Greek Edition) brings together the powerful words of one of the earliest Christian bishops, written as he journeyed in chains toward martyrdom in Rome. Composed around 107 AD, these letters are among the most treasured documents of the early church, filled with exhortation, clarity, and deep theological conviction.
Seven letters. One final journey. A voice of raw faith and timeless courage.
Ignatius, a disciple of the Apostle John, wrote to churches and fellow believers as he prepared to die for Christ. His words are urgent, filled with hope, and unwavering in devotion. He speaks of unity, warns against heresy, rejoices in the Eucharist, and embraces death with unshakable resolve.
This Bilingual Edition Includes:
- The complete text of all 7 authentic epistles in English and Koine Greek
- Letters to the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, Smyrneans, and Polycarp
- A modern English translation faithful to the spirit and theology of the original
Why Read Ignatius?
Ignatius speaks from the heart of early Christianity. His letters reflect the church before councils, before creeds, when faith was fierce, simple, and sacrificial. He writes of bishops and deacons, unity in Christ, love in suffering, and his own readiness to become the wheat of God crushed into pure bread for Christ.
Inside These Pages, You Will Discover:
- A front-row seat to the faith, fearlessness, and theology of the Apostolic Age
- The unshakable courage of a martyr walking willingly to his death
- One of the earliest defenses of church unity and episcopal authority
- A beautifully formatted bilingual tool for language learners and early church scholars
The Epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch is more than history. It is a spiritual legacy. These pages let you encounter one of the church's first martyrs-in his own words, in his own language, side by side with yours.
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