The Fathers of the Church, 3rd Edition

by Michael J. Aquilina

Publisher:

Our Sunday Visitor

, 2013

Overview

We hear the voices of the early Church Fathers even today. Their teachings, their guidance, their insights, and their sacrifice shaped the Catholic Church. They defined the canon of Scripture. They developed our creeds and forms of worship. They defined Christianity's distinctive moral sense.

But who were they? What can we learn from their ancient teachings? What can the Fathers teach the 21st century - about holiness, culture, faith, and the Gospel.

This is the definitive resource for anyone interested in learning about the Church Fathers and their legacy. Ideal for RCIA, catechists, clergy, as well as lay Catholics who want to learn more about the great teachers of early Christianity.

In this new and extensively updated Third Edition, you’ll find:

New! Twenty Church Fathers never before covered in this series

Nearly 75 more pages of information on the early Church!

New! Many poets of ancient Christianity, whose hymns we still sing today.

An extensively revised introduction

The Mothers of the Church and their impact

Research-friendly references and citations, topical index, timeline, and detailed bibliography

Key Features

• Shows anyone interested in learning about the Church Fathers and their legacy.
• Explains their sacrifice shaped the Catholic Church.
• Gives research-friendly references and citations.

Product Details

• Title: The Fathers of the Church, 3rd Edition
• Author: Michael J. Aquilina
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 352
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781612785615, 1612785611
• Resource ID: LLS:FTHRSCHRCH3RDTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-27T22:15:02Z

About Michael J. Aquilina

Mike Aquilina is a popular author working in the area of Church history, especially patristics, the study of the early Church Fathers. He is the author or editor of more than thirty books, including The Fathers of the Church (2006); The Mass of the Early Christians (2007); The Resilient Church (2007); Living the Mysteries (2003); and What Catholics Believe (1999). His books have been translated into many languages, from Croatian and Portuguese to German and Braille.