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Ignatius of Antioch (; Ancient Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, romanized: Ignátios Antiokheías; died c. 108/140), also known as Ignatius Theophorus (Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, 'the God-bearing'), was an early Christian writer and the Patriarch of Antioch. In this library, Ignatius of Antioch is linked to 7 documents, including Epistle to Polycarp, Epistle to the Ephesians, Epistle to the Magnesians, and 4 more.

Activity
AD 35 - AD 108
Documents in this library
7
Corpus date window
AD 107

History and Context

Ignatius of Antioch (; Ancient Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, romanized: Ignátios Antiokheías; died c. 108/140), also known as Ignatius Theophorus (Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, 'the God-bearing'), was an early Christian writer and the Patriarch of Antioch. While en route to Rome, where he was to be killed, Ignatius wrote a series of letters. This correspondence forms a central part of a later collection of works by the Apostolic Fathers. He is considered one of the three most important of these, together with Clement of Rome and Polycarp. Although the authenticity of his letters has been questioned, they continue to serve as an example of early Christian theology, and address important topics including ecclesiology, the sacraments, and the role of bishops. Ignatius of Antioch is described in reference records as theologian and presbyter. Recorded offices include bishop (AD 69-AD 107) and Patriarch of Antioch. Place associations in major reference datasets include Roman Syria and Rome. The documents preserved here span AD 107 and include Epistle to Polycarp, Epistle to the Ephesians, Epistle to the Magnesians, and 4 more (7 total).

What We Know

  • Activity window in reference data: AD 35 - AD 108.
  • Approximate lifespan from biographical records: AD 35-AD 108.
  • Roles in major reference data: theologian and presbyter.
  • Ecclesial or civic offices recorded: bishop (AD 69-AD 107) and Patriarch of Antioch.
  • Associated places: Roman Syria and Rome.
  • Tradition or confessional marker: Christianity.
  • Languages linked to writing or transmission: Ancient Greek and undetermined language.
  • No additional notable-work list is consistently preserved in reference metadata.
  • Documents in this corpus: 7 (Epistle to Polycarp, Epistle to the Ephesians, Epistle to the Magnesians, Epistle to the Philadelphians, and 3 more).
  • Corpus date range for attributed texts: AD 107.

Works in This Library

Legacy

Ignatius of Antioch (; Ancient Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, romanized: Ignátios Antiokheías; died c. 108/140), also known as Ignatius Theophorus (Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, 'the God-bearing'), was an early Christian writer and the Patriarch of Antioch. Ignatius of Antioch's reception in theology and church history is closely tied to ongoing study of Epistle to Polycarp, Epistle to the Ephesians, Epistle to the Magnesians, Epistle to the Philadelphians, and 3 more.

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