Publisher's Synopsis
Book Two of Bishops, Presbyters and Deacons by Apostolic Teaching is a religious book that delves into the roles and responsibilities of bishops, presbyters, and deacons within the early Christian church. The book is a continuation of the first volume and provides further insight into the organization and hierarchy of the church during the time of the apostles.The author, who is not specified, draws heavily on biblical scripture and other historical texts to support their teachings. They explain the qualifications and duties of each position, including the selection process, the administration of sacraments, and the handling of disputes within the church.The book also explores the relationships between these three positions, highlighting the importance of cooperation and mutual respect. The author emphasizes the need for these leaders to work together to ensure the smooth running of the church and the spiritual growth of its members.Overall, Book Two of Bishops, Presbyters and Deacons is a comprehensive guide to the early Christian church's leadership structure. It provides valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of bishops, presbyters, and deacons and their importance in maintaining the church's mission and values.But be thou, O bishop, holy, unblameable, no striker, not soon angry, not cruel; but a builder up, a converter, apt to teach, forbear-ing of evil, of a gentle mind, meek, long-suffering, ready to exhort, ready to comfort, as a man of God. When thou callest an assembly of the Church as one that is the commander of a great ship, appoint the assemblies to be made with all possible skill, charging the deacons as mariners to prepare places for the brethren as for passengers, with all due care and decency.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.
