1 Clement These things therefore being manifest to us, and since we look into the depths of the divine knowledge, it behoves us to do all things in [their proper] order, which the Lord has commanded us to perform at stated times.[174]... [ Continue Reading ]
Polycrates of Ephesus Those who in our own times have revived the observance of the Jewish Sabbath, show us how much may be said on their side,[3]... [ Continue Reading ]
Polycrates of Ephesus They were keeping it "unleavened" ceremonially, and he urges a spiritual unleavening as more important. The Christian hallowing of Pentecost connects with the Paschal argument.[5]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Tarsians I therefore, the prisoner of Christ, who am driven along by land and sea, exhort you: "stand fast in the faith,"[2] Shepherd of Hermas Vision First " And while she spoke to me, two men appeared and raised her on their shoulders, and they went to where the chair... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians of your love, hath in all things refreshed[19] Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians of your love to us, hath in all things refreshed[23] Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ will also refresh[25]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Prayer our prayer ascends with more acceptability; that they may themselves participate in our observance, and thereby be mollified for transacting with their brother touching. their own peace? What prayer is complete if divorced from the "holy kiss? "[105]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians The things which, when present, I spoke to you, these same, when absent, I now write to you. "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema."[30] Didache Maran atha.[100] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII "Hosanna to the Son of Da... [ Continue Reading ]