the explanatory writings of the early church fathers
The Writings of the Church Fathers.
Please be more specific in your question. There were many early church fathers and Christian martyrs.
No, the Catholic Church 'represents' the teachings of Jesus Christ, the evangelists and the early Church fathers.
Justin Martyr, though not necessarily a Church Father, but an early writer.
They couldn't prove that the Roman gods didn't exist.
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
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.
In 1976, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church declared that "homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the Church". Since then, faithful Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all of God's children.
Marcellinus Jozef Becker is the author of the book "The Fathers and Beyond: Church Fathers between 325 and 440." This book explores the lives and teachings of influential Church Fathers during the early Christian era.
From the very beginning. The first heretical sects begin very early on in the history of the Church, and the Church Fathers have many writings which address the contemporary heresies.
Pierre Champagne de Labriolle has written: 'Saint Augustin' 'History and literature of Christianity from Tertullian to Boethius' -- subject(s): Christian literature, Early, Christianity and literature, Church history, Early Christian literature, Fathers of the church, Latin, History and criticism, Latin Authors, Latin Fathers of the church, Latin literature, Religion