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if your talking about priests, they are called father because they are meant to be the closest thing to jesus who is known as the father and shepherd of man.
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Why the fathers of confederation called fathers of confederation?
Because they are the fathers.
Who are the first century church fathers?
The apocalyptic Jewish sect are considered as the first century church fathers.
What has the author Richard Paul Jungkuntz written?
Richard Paul Jungkuntz has written: 'Epicureanism and the Church Fathers' -- subject(s): Fathers of the church
What age followed the death of the Apostles?
A:The period during which the apostles are thought to have been alive is known as the Apostolic Age. This is followed by the Age of the Apostolic Fathers, or the early Church Fathers. The Apostolic Fathers are thought to have known some of the apostles. The next period is known as the Age of the Church Fathers.
Who were three of the church fathers?
The Church Fathers, Early Church Fathers, or Fathers of the Church are the early and influential theologians and writers in the Christian Church, particularly those of the first five centuries of Christian history. The term is used of writers and teachers of the Church, not necessarily saints. Teachers particularly are also known as doctors of the Church.* 1 Apostolic Fathers ** 1.1 Clement of Rome ** 1.2 Ignatius of Antioch ** 1.3 Polycarp of Smyrna * 2 Greek Fathers ** 2.1 Irenaeus of Lyons ** 2.2 Clement of Alexandria ** 2.3 Origen of Alexandria ** 2.4 Athanasius of Alexandria ** 2.5 Cyril of Alexandria ** 2.6 John Chrysostom ** 2.7 Cappadocian Fathers * 3 Latin Fathers ** 3.1 Tertullian ** 3.2 Cyprian of Carthage ** 3.3 Ambrose of Milan ** 3.4 Jerome of Stridonium ** 3.5 Augustine of Hippo ** 3.6 Gregory the Great
Why are founding fathers called fathers?
A "father" is like a leader of a group or idea.
What is an early Christian leader called?
The Christian leaders believed to have lived in the first generation after the death of Jesus are called the apostles. They were followed by the Apostolic Fathers, leading into the second century. In the next stage of early Christianity, its leaders are called the Church Fathers.
What has the author Thomas P Collins written?
Thomas P. Collins has written: 'The risen Christ in the fathers of the church' -- subject- s -: Fathers of the church, History of doctrines, Resurrection
Where does common law originate?
From ancient Fathers and Church Ruilings.
What is patristic exegesis?
the explanatory writings of the early church fathers
What do you call early Christian writings?
The Writings of the Church Fathers.
What are the duties of fathers in church?
Fathers' duties in church primarily revolve around teaching. These are the people who prepare sermons each week and preach their pros and even point out what may not be right.
