Background
Ignatius of Antioch was born around 35 A. D. in Syria.
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An otherwise unknown second-century Christian, Ignatius was taken from Antioch to Rome in an imperial triumph, to be executed in the arena. He saw this triumphal proession as Christ s, as he went to a conquering death. As Christ s death brought about reconciliation between Jew and Gentile, Ignatius hoped that his death, united with Christ s, would bring about reconciliation within and among the churches to which he wrote. Two centuries later, when the Arian controversy further divided the Antiochene church, an unknown writer took on the persona of Ignatius to appeal for peace. As today the church is more than ever divided, Fr Stewart presents a fresh English version of both Ignatius and his imitator, with the Greek of Ignatius, and concise introductions to the letters. The most recent research on Ignatius is accessibly presented, and the first English version of the imitation Ignatius is here made available to students, to clergy, and to the people of God. Table of Contents Foreword 9 On Ignatius of Antioch 11 Ignatius Letter to the Ephesians 25 Ignatius Letter to the Magnesians 41 Ignatius Letter to the Trallians 53 Ignatius Letter to the Romans 63 Ignatius Letter to the Philadelphians 75 Ignatius Letter to the Smyrneans 85 Ignatius Letter to Polycarp 97 On Pseudo-Ignatius 107 Correspondence of Pseudo-Ignatius and Mary of Cassosbola 131 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Trallians 137 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Magnesians 147 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Tarsians 157 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Philippians 163 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Philadelphians 173 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Smyrneans 183 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Polycarp 191 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Antiochenes 195 Ps-Ignatius Letter to Hero 203 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Ephesians 209 Ps-Ignatius Letter to the Romans 223 Appendix 1: Other Antiochene material relating to Ignatius 229 Appendix 2: The additional Latin letters of the Long Recension 251 Further Reading 255
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St. Ignatius is intended to set before English readers, in an accessible form, the writings of one of the most important characters in the Church history of the period succeeding the age of the A postles. In these epistles we have the key to the right understanding of the character of the Church at the beginning of the second century. The two facts to which they bear witness are, on the one hand, the significance of the Incarnation for Christians of that generation as the central truth of Christianity, and, on the other, the importance attached to the visible unity of the Church as expressed in the organization of the Christian societies under bishops, presbyters and deacons. The striking personality of the writer of the epistles, and the controversy which has gathered round them, combine to make them one of the most interesting products of early Christian times. Bishop Lightfoot sgreat work (I gnatius and Polycarp, 1885) has exhaustively treated of most of the critical questions which are connected with the text and the exposition of the epistles. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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Letters written by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop, on his way to his own martyrdom in Rome. The character of St. Ignatius, as deduced from his own and the extant writings of his contemporaries, is that of a true athlete of Christ. The triple honor of apostle, bishop, and martyr was well merited by this energetic soldier of the Faith. An enthusiastic devotion to duty, a passionate love of sacrifice, and an utter fearlessness in the defense of Christian truth, were his chief characteristics. Zeal for the spiritual well-being of those under his charge breathes from every line of his writings. Ever vigilant lest they be infected by the rampant heresies of those early days; praying for them, that their faith and courage may not be wanting in the hour of persecution; constantly exhorting them to unfailing obedience to their bishops; teaching them all Catholic truth; eagerly sighing for the crown of martyrdom, that his own blood may fructify in added graces in the souls of his flock, he proves himself in every sense a true, pastor of souls, the good shepherd that lays down his life for his sheep.
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Ignatius of Antioch was born around 35 A. D. in Syria.
There is no record of his life prior to his arrest, but his letters reveal his personality and his impact on the Christianity of his time.
Ignatius was the first major Christian writer of non-Jewish origin and non-Jewish environment. It is believed that he was a Syrian because the Greek language of his messages is imperfect.
According to the history Ignatius was overseer (bishop) of the Christians in Antioch in Syria during one of the persecutions that broke out while Trajan was emperor. When Ignatius was arrested, he refused to acknowledge the official gods and, not being a Roman citizen, was sentenced to die in the amphitheater in Rome. The soldiers with whom he traveled to Rome allowed him to visit some of the Christian communities along the way. The letters he sent to these groups before he died reveal many of Christianity's ideals in the early second century.
He died a Martyrs death between 108-110 A. D. in Rome, devoured by two lions in one of the cruel demonstrations of Roman excess and animosity toward the true faith.
(An otherwise unknown second-century Christian, Ignatius w...)
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(Letters written by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop, on hi...)
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Quotations:
Wherever the bishop appears, there let the people be, even as wheresoever Christ Jesus is, there is the catholic church.
Reverence the deacons as you would the command of God.
Let not then any one deceive you, as indeed you are not deceived, inasmuch as you are wholly devoted to God.
Even though I be bound in the Name, I have not yet become perfected in Jesus Christ.