davehershey's review against another edition
4.0
Tertullian, the North African church father who wrote from the 190s to the 210s dominates this volume. He was the first church father to write in Latin, and his writings cover many topics. His Apology is the best place to start and from there move on to warnings against idolatry (The Shows, On Idolatry), practical topics (On Baptism, On Prayer) and heavier theology (Against Marcion, Against Praxeas).
davehershey's review
4.0
Volume 2 of the early church fathers continues with more great historical writings! I most enjoyed the works of Clement of Alexandria in this set (Exhortation to the Heathen, the Instructor, Stromata).
davehershey's review against another edition
4.0
I loved reading these ancient church fathers. Highly recommended for any student of historical christian theology.
The best here is Irenaeus' Against Heresies (especially books 3-5). But Justin Martyr's First and Second Apology and the letters of Ignatius and Polycarp are all great also.
The best here is Irenaeus' Against Heresies (especially books 3-5). But Justin Martyr's First and Second Apology and the letters of Ignatius and Polycarp are all great also.
davehershey's review against another edition
4.0
Here we get some final works by Tertullian. But the highlight of this volume is Origen's work On the Principles which contains his method for interpreting scripture, a method which certainly held sway in a large portion of the ancient church.
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