The Epistle To Diognetus
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ISBN10: 1163078824
ISBN13: 9781163078822
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163078822
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Epistle to Diognetus is a Christian apologetic text believed to have been written in the second century AD. The author of the text is unknown, but it is addressed to a certain Diognetus, who is likely a pagan. The purpose of the letter is to explain the Christian faith to Diognetus and to defend it against the criticisms of paganism.The letter is divided into ten chapters, each of which addresses a different aspect of the Christian faith. The first chapter sets the stage by describing the ignorance of the pagans and the revelation of God in Christ. The second chapter explains the nature of God and the creation of the world, while the third chapter describes the fall of man and the need for redemption.The fourth chapter discusses the incarnation of Christ and his role as a teacher and savior, while the fifth chapter explains the nature of faith and the importance of baptism. The sixth chapter describes the Christian way of life and the seventh chapter defends the Christian faith against the charge of atheism.The eighth chapter addresses the issue of the law and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, while the ninth chapter explains the nature of the Church and the role of the Holy Spirit. The final chapter is a hymn of praise to God.The Epistle to Diognetus is an important work of early Christian apologetics, as it provides a glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the early Church. It is also notable for its clear and concise presentation of Christian doctrine, which would have been useful in defending the faith against the criticisms of paganism.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.
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