Trinitarian Perspectives in the Apostolic Fathers

An Investigation

Mina Fouad Tawfike, Emad Atef Ezzat Hanna

• Publisher: Resource Publications
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN:
  9798385201181
  9798385201198
• eBook ISBN:
  9798385201204
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Theology

In this in-depth exploration, the authors embark on a journey to uncover the intriguing questions about the Trinity's emergence in the writings of the Apostolic Fathers. As this study takes a close look at whether we can find signs of the Trinity and shared understandings in these early texts, shedding light on whether these writings reflect a "triadic way of talking about God." A crucial aspect of the investigation is to see if there is a common belief about the Trinity, offering insights into the theological ideas of that time. A central question arises: Did the early Apostolic Fathers have a sense of the Trinity? If so, how did they try to understand it? Immersed in the early Christian mindset, this book examines how each text talks God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in relation to each other. With scholars like Larry Hurtado and Richard Bauckham guiding the way, the study explores the connections and differences between the beliefs about God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in the Apostolic Fathers corpus. This rich work connects the past with contemporary theological questions. Through careful research, Trinitarian Perspectives in the Apostolic Fathers reveals the interplay of history, faith, and divine understanding. This book is a helpful resource for theologians, historians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of early Christian beliefs.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Abbreviations and Texts Used
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Didache
• Chapter 3: Epistle of Barnabas
• Chapter 4: First Epistle of Clement
• Chapter 5: Second Epistle of Clement
• Chapter 6: Epistles of Ignatius
• Chapter 7: Epistle to Diognetus
• Chapter 8: Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
• Chapter 9: Martyrdom of Polycarp
• Chapter 10: The Shepherd of Hermas
• Chapter 11: The Fragments of Papias
• Chapter 12: The Fragments of Quadratus
• Chapter 13: Conclusion
• Bibliography