Publisher's Synopsis
The Epistles of Ignatius and Polycarp is a book written by W.K. Clementson that contains the letters written by two early Christian leaders, Ignatius and Polycarp. These letters are considered to be important historical documents that provide insight into the beliefs and practices of the early Christian church. Ignatius was the bishop of Antioch and wrote his letters while he was being taken to Rome for execution. His letters contain important teachings on the nature of Christ, the importance of unity within the church, and the need for Christians to remain faithful in the face of persecution. Polycarp was the bishop of Smyrna and was a disciple of the apostle John. His letters contain teachings on the importance of love, humility, and obedience to God. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Christianity.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.