The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus by Antipope Hippolytus
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| Author | Hippolytus, Antipope, 170?-236? |
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| Translator | Easton, Burton Scott, 1877-1950 |
| LoC No. | 37002214 |
| Title |
The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus Translated into English with Introduction and Notes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Tradition |
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| Summary | "The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus" by Antipope Hippolytus is a theological text composed in the early 3rd century. This work serves as an important ecclesiastical manual, detailing the structure, practices, and liturgical rules of the early Christian church. The text reflects the beliefs and procedures that Hippolytus sought to preserve amid growing diversity in early Christianity, particularly in the Roman context. At the start of the work, Hippolytus focuses on the need for clarity and adherence to apostolic traditions amidst rising heresies and confusions in practice. He outlines the procedures for ordaining bishops, presbyters, and deacons, detailing the prayers and roles associated with each position. Additionally, he emphasizes how the community should select and examine both new converts and those to be baptized, establishing a framework for maintaining the moral and liturgical integrity of the church. The opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of early Christian ecclesiology, offering insights into the governance and rituals that were vital for the unity and sanctity of the faith during this formative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| LoC Class | KBR: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: History of canon law |
| Subject | Canon law -- Early church, ca. 30-600 |
| Subject | Church orders, Ancient |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61614 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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