The Epistle To Diognetus - Paperback

by Kirsopp Lake (Translator)

The Epistle to Diognetus is a piece of early Christian literature that was written in the 2nd century AD. The author of the letter is unknown, but it is addressed to a man named Diognetus, who is believed to have been a pagan. The letter is written in the form of a dialogue between the author and Diognetus, and it seeks to explain the Christian faith to him.The letter begins by describing the foolishness of pagan religions and their gods, and goes on to explain the uniqueness of the Christian God. The author emphasizes that the Christian God is not like the pagan gods, who are created by human hands and have no power to save. Rather, the Christian God is the creator of the universe and has revealed himself through his son, Jesus Christ.The author then goes on to describe the way of life of the early Christians, emphasizing their love for one another and their willingness to suffer for their faith. He also explains the Christian belief in the resurrection of the dead and the hope of eternal life.The Epistle to Diognetus is an important text in early Christian literature, as it provides insight into the beliefs and practices of the early Church. It is also a valuable resource for understanding the relationship between Christianity and pagan religions in the ancient world. This edition of the text is edited and translated by Kirsopp Lake, a renowned biblical scholar and historian.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Apostolic Fathers V2, by Kirsopp Lake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766172309.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.