The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus by Burton Scott Easton

The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus by Burton Scott Easton

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Hippolytus (c.160–235 AD) occupies a unique place in Christian history as a schismatic bishop who is now honoured by the Roman Catholic Church as a saint and martyr. Originally published in 1934, this book contains an English translation of Hippolytus' Apostolic Tradition, which describes early Christian practice and liturgy.

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The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus by Burton Scott Easton

Hippolytus (c.160-235 AD) occupies a unique place in Christian history as a schismatic bishop who is now honoured by the Roman Catholic Church as a saint and martyr. Originally published in 1934, this book contains an English translation of Hippolytus' Apostolic Tradition, which was thought to have been composed around 215 AD, and which describes early Christian practice and liturgy in detail. Easton also includes notes on the text and a detailed introduction on the history of the text and other comparable liturgical records. This important text will be of great value to anyone with an interest in the early Church and early Christian liturgy.
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ISBN 13 9781107429086
ISBN 10 1107429080
Title The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus
Author Burton Scott Easton
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2014-09-25
Number of pages 126
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