When we speak of theological schools in the early church, we do not mean anything like modern seminaries or Bible colleges. These were schools of thought. There was teaching going on, but more of a master-disciple relationship. There were five patriarchal sees in the early church and these were Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople, Jerusalem and Rome. … Read More “Antioch and Alexandria and Their Theological Schools” »
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Church Fathers
We continue our look at the Apostolic Fathers with a brief look at Ignatius of Antioch. Although we don’t have much information about the early life of Ignatius, what we do have is inspiring. The reading from the Letter to Polycarp in this episode comes from The Apostolic Fathers, edited and translated by Michael Holmes. … Read More “Episode 31 – Ignatius of Antioch” »
