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The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus by Philip Schaff About ANF01 ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus by Philip Schaff About ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus by Philip Schaff Title: ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus URL: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01.html Author(s): Schaff, Philip (1819-1893) Publisher: Grand Rapids, MI: Christian Classics Ethereal Library Description: The Ante-Nicene Christian library is meant to comprise translations into English of all the extant works of the Fathers down to the date of the first General Council held at Nice in A.D. 325. The sole provisional exception is that of the more bulky writings of Origen. It is intended at present only to embrace in the scheme the Contra Celsum and the De Principiis of that voluminous author; but the whole of his works will be included should the undertaking prove successful. Publication History: Text edited by Rev. Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson and first published in Edinburgh, 1867. Additional introductionary material and notes provided for the American edition by A. Cleveland Coxe 1886. Print Basis: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, reprint 2001 Source: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Rights: Public Domain Date Created: 2002-10 Status: Proof reading, ThML markup and subject index for Version 3.0 by Timothy Lanfear General Comments: Hebrew and Greek were checked against page scans of the 1995 Hendrickson reprint by SLK; errors in the hard copy have not been corrected in this digitized text. Contributor(s): Timothy Lanfear (Markup) CCEL Subjects: All; Early Church; Classic; Proofed; LC Call no: BR60 LC Subjects: Christianity Early Christian Literature. Fathers of the Church, etc. ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus Philip Schaff Table of Contents About This Book. p. ii Title Page. p. 1 Preface. p. 1 Introductory Notice. p. 2 CLEMENT OF ROME. p. 5 Introductory Note to the First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians. p. 5 First Epistle to the Corinthians. p. 7 Chapter I.ÐThe salutation. Praise of the Corinthians before the breaking forth of schism among them.. p. 7 Chapter II.ÐPraise of the Corinthians continued.. p. 8 Chapter III.ÐThe sad state of the Corinthian church after sedition arose in it from envy and emulation.. p. 8 Chapter IV.ÐMany evils have already flowed from this source in ancient times.. p. 9 Chapter V.ÐNo less evils have arisen from the same source in the most recent times. The martyrdom of Peter and Paul.. p. 9 Chapter VI.ÐContinuation. Several other martyrs.. p. 10 Chapter VII.ÐAn exhortation to repentance.. p. 10 Chapter VIII.ÐContinuation respecting repentance.. p. 11 Chapter IX.ÐExamples of the saints.. p. 11 Chapter X.ÐContinuation of the above.. p. 12 Chapter XI.ÐContinuation. Lot.. p. 12 Chapter XII.ÐThe rewards of faith and hospitality. Rahab.. p. 13 Chapter XIII.ÐAn exhortation to humility.. p. 13 Chapter XIV.ÐWe should obey God rather than the authors of sedition.. p. 14 Chapter XV.ÐWe must adhere to those who cultivate peace, not to those who merely pretend to do so.. p. 14 Chapter XVI.ÐChrist as an example of humility.. p. 15 Chapter XVII.ÐThe saints as examples of humility.. p. 16 Chapter XVIII.ÐDavid as an example of humility.. p. 16 Chapter XIX.ÐImitating these examples, let us seek after peace.. p. 17 Chapter XX.ÐThe peace and harmony of the universe.. p. 17 Chapter XXI.ÐLet us obey God, and not the authors of sedition.. p. 18 iii ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus Philip Schaff Chapter XXII.ÐThese exhortations are confirmed by the Christian faith, which proclaims the misery of sinful conduct.. p. 18 Chapter XXIII.ÐBe humble, and believe that Christ will come again.. p. 19 Chapter XXIV.ÐGod continually shows us in nature that there will be a resurrection.. p. 19 Chapter XXV.ÐThe phúnix an emblem of our resurrection.. p. 20 Chapter XXVI.ÐWe shall rise again, then, as the Scripture also testifies.. p. 20 Chapter XXVII.ÐIn the hope of the resurrection, let us cleave to the omnipotent and omniscient God.. p. 20 Chapter XXVIII.ÐGod sees all things: therefore let us avoid transgression.. p. 21 Chapter XXIX.ÐLet us also draw near to God in purity of heart.. p. 21 Chapter XXX.ÐLet us do those things that please God, and flee from those He hates, that we may be blessed.. p. 21 Chapter XXXI.ÐLet us see by what means we may obtain the divine blessing.. p. 22 Chapter XXXII.ÐWe are justified not by our own works, but by faith.. p. 22 Chapter XXXIII.ÐBut let us not give up the practice of good works and love. God Himself is an example to us of good works.. p. 23 Chapter XXXIV.ÐGreat is the reward of good works with God. Joined together in harmony, let us implore that reward from Him.. p. 23 Chapter XXXV.ÐImmense is this reward. How shall we obtain it? . p. 24 Chapter XXXVI.ÐAll blessings are given to us through Christ.. p. 25 Chapter XXXVII.ÐChrist is our leader, and we His soldiers.. p. 25 Chapter XXXVIII.ÐLet the members of the Church submit themselves, and no one exalt himself above another.. p. 26 Chapter XXXIX.ÐThere is no reason for self-conceit.. p. 26 Chapter XL.ÐLet us preserve in the Church the order appointed by God.. p. 27 Chapter XLI.ÐContinuation of the same subject.. p. 27 Chapter XLII.ÐThe order of ministers in the Church.. p. 27 Chapter XLIII.ÐMoses of old stilled the contention which arose concerning the priestly dignity.. p. 28 Chapter XLIV.ÐThe ordinances of the apostles, that there might be no contention respecting the priestly office.. p. 29 Chapter XLV.ÐIt is the part of the wicked to vex the righteous.. p. 29 iv ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus Philip Schaff Chapter XLVI.ÐLet us cleave to the righteous: your strife is pernicious.. p. 30 Chapter XLVII.ÐYour recent discord is worse than the former which took place in the times of Paul.. p. 31 Chapter XLVIII.ÐLet us return to the practice of brotherly love.. p. 31 Chapter XLIX.ÐThe praise of love.. p. 32 Chapter L.ÐLet us pray to be thought worthy of love.. p. 32 Chapter LI.ÐLet the partakers in strife acknowledge their sins.. p. 32 Chapter LII.ÐSuch a confession is pleasing to God.. p. 33 Chapter LIII.ÐThe love of Moses towards his people.. p. 33 Chapter LIV.ÐHe who is full of love will incur every loss, that peace may be restored to the Church.. p. 34 Chapter LV.ÐExamples of such love.. p. 34 Chapter LVI.ÐLet us admonish and correct one another.. p. 35 Chapter LVII.ÐLet the authors of sedition submit themselves.. p. 35 Chapter LVIII.ÐBlessings sought for all that call upon God.. p. 36 Chapter LIX.ÐThe Corinthians are exhorted speedily to send back word that peace has been restored. The benediction.. p. 36 MATHETES. p. 38 Introductory Note to the Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus. p. 38 Epistle to Diognetus. p. 39 Chapter I.ÐOccasion of the epistle.. p. 39 Chapter II.ÐThe vanity of idols.. p. 40 Chapter III.ÐSuperstitions of the Jews.. p. 41 Chapter IV.ÐThe other observances of the Jews.. p. 41 Chapter V.ÐThe manners of the Christians.. p. 42 Chapter VI.ÐThe relation of Christians to the world.. p. 42 Chapter VII.ÐThe manifestation of Christ.. p. 43 Chapter VIII.ÐThe miserable state of men before the coming of the Word.. p. 44 Chapter IX.ÐWhy the Son was sent so late.. p. 45 Chapter X.ÐThe blessings that will flow from faith.. p. 45 Chapter XI.ÐThese things are worthy to be known and believed.. p. 46 Chapter XII.ÐThe importance of knowledge to true spiritual life.. p. 47 POLYCARP. p. 49 Introductory Note to the Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians. p. 49 Epistle to the Philippians. p. 50 Chapter I.ÐPraise of the Philippians.. p. 50 Chapter II.ÐAn exhortation to virtue.. p. 51 Chapter III.ÐExpressions of personal unworthiness.. p. 51 v ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus Philip Schaff Chapter IV.ÐVarious exhortations.. p. 52 Chapter V.ÐThe duties of deacons, youths, and virgins.. p. 52 Chapter VI.ÐThe duties of presbyters and others.. p. 53 Chapter VII.ÐAvoid the Docetñ, and persevere in fasting and prayer.. p. 53 Chapter VIII.ÐPersevere in hope and patience.. p. 54 Chapter IX.ÐPatience inculcated.. p. 54 Chapter X.ÐExhortation to the practice of virtue.. p. 54 Chapter XI.ÐExpression of grief on account of Valens.. p. 55 Chapter XII.ÐExhortation to various graces.. p. 55 Chapter XIII.ÐConcerning the transmission of epistles.. p. 56 Chapter XIV.ÐConclusion.. p. 56 Introductory Note to the Martyrdom of Polycarp. p. 57 The Martyrdom of Polycarp. p. 58 Chapter I.ÐSubject of which we write.. p. 58 Chapter II.ÐThe wonderful constancy of the martyrs.. p. 58 Chapter III.ÐThe constancy of Germanicus. The death of Polycarp is demanded.. p. 59 Chapter IV.ÐQuintus the apostate.. p. 59 Chapter V.ÐThe departure and vision of Polycarp.. p. 59 Chapter VI.ÐPolycarp is betrayed by a servant.. p. 60 Chapter VII.ÐPolycarp is found by his pursuers.. p. 60 Chapter VIII.ÐPolycarp is brought into the city.. p. 60 Chapter IX.ÐPolycarp refuses to revile Christ.. p. 61 Chapter X.ÐPolycarp confesses.
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