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The Writings Of Tatian And Theophilus: And The Clementine Recognitions (1867)

The Writings Of Tatian And Theophilus: And The Clementine Recognitions (1867)

Tatian
Theophilus

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ISBN10: 1165697629
ISBN13: 9781165697625
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
and Theophilus, translated by Peter Holmes.The Writings of Tatian and Theophilus: And the Clementine Recognitions is a book that contains translations of three ancient Christian texts. The first two texts are written by Tatian and Theophilus, two early Christian writers who lived in the second century AD. The third text is the Clementine Recognitions, a work of fiction that purports to be a record of the teachings of the apostle Peter.The book is translated by Peter Holmes, a nineteenth-century scholar who was an expert in early Christian literature. In his introduction, Holmes provides background information on the three texts and their authors. He also discusses the historical and theological context in which they were written.The first text in the book is Tatian's Address to the Greeks, a work in which Tatian defends Christianity against the criticisms of Greek philosophers. Tatian argues that Christianity is a superior philosophy to Greek philosophy because it offers a more complete and satisfying view of the world.The second text in the book is Theophilus's To Autolycus, a work in which Theophilus defends Christianity against the criticisms of a pagan named Autolycus. Theophilus argues that Christianity is a rational and reasonable faith that is based on sound evidence.The third text in the book is the Clementine Recognitions, a work of fiction that tells the story of a man named Clement who travels with Peter and learns about Christianity. The story is filled with theological debates and discussions about the nature of God, the role of Jesus, and the importance of faith.Overall, The Writings of Tatian and Theophilus: And the Clementine Recognitions is an important book for anyone interested in early Christian literature and theology. It provides valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of early Christians and the challenges they faced in defending their faith against critics.Translated By Benjamin Plummer Pratten, Marcus Dods, And Thomas Smith.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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