Papias and His Contemporaries: A Study of Religious Thought in the Second Century

by Edward H. Hall

Publishers:

Houghton Mifflin Company; Riverside Press

, 1899

Overview

Beginning with a description of the life and work of Papias, bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia, Edward H. Hall presents a survey of second century religious thought. Hall examines the works of Ignatius, Polycarp, Barnabas, Justin Martyr, Marcion, and more, while also examining Paul’s works and the New Testament canon.

Key Features

• Examines the life of Papias in light of his contemporaries in religious thought
• Analyzes the works of important figures from the second century
• Enhances personal study of the apostolic fathers

Product Details

• Title: Papias and His Contemporaries: A Study of Religious Thought in the Second Century
• Author: Edward H. Hall
• Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin, and Company
• Publication Date: 1899
• Pages: 318
• Resource Type: Topical
• Topic: Apostolic Fathers

About Edward H. Hall

Edward H. Hall (1831–1912) was pastor of the First Parish Cambridge, Massachusetts. His works include Paul, the Apostle, Lessons on the Life of St. Paul, and Ten Lectures on Orthodoxy & Heresy in the Christian Church.