Early Church Texts

Augustine's Conversion

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:52:34 +0100

Augustine writes about his conversion in Confessions 8. 12. 28-30.

Epistle of Barnabas

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:19 +0100

Added two sections of the Epistle of Barnabas together with a link to the Greek text and translation of the whole epistle. The sections are examples of Barnabas' allegorical interpretation of the Jewish Scripture.

Constantine's Vision of the Cross

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:50:23 +0100

Added chapters 30 and 31 to the Eusebius text about Constantine and the sign of the cross. Life of Constantine book 1.

Lactantius - Constantine's heavenly vision

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:23:06 +0100

Added Lactantius on Constantine's heavenly vision before the battle of Milvian Bridge in 312. Liber de Mortibus Persecutorum, XLIV

Jerome in the desert

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:13:23 +0100

Jerome describes in a vivid way his experiences as an ascetic in the desert of Chalcis - from Letter 22 to Eustachium (section 7).

Jerome and how to understand Scripture

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:26:04 +0100

Added part of Jerome Letter 53 to Paulinus in which Jerome emphasises the importance of Scripture and says that a guide and teacher is needed for proper understanding of Scripture.

Libellus from time of Decius

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:08:31 +0100

Added a libellus from the time of the persecution under the emperor Decius, with links to information on persecution and various translations of Cyprian related texts. The libellus (certificate) confirmed that a person had offered a sacrifice to the Roman gods.

Eusebius - The Canonical Epistles

Mon, 19 May 2008 10:46:48 +0100

Added Eusebius on the Canonical Epistles (Peter and Paul) of the New Testament from Historia Ecclesiastica, 3.3.

The Tome of Leo

Mon, 12 May 2008 21:11:06 +0100

Added The Tome of Leo - both the Latin and Greek versions of this important and influential Christological text. (Migne notes will be added later.)

Canons of Ephesus (431)

Mon, 5 May 2008 20:00:44 +0100

Added Canons 1-6 of the Council of Ephesus 431. The notes included, from Bright's Canons Of The First Four General Councils, and NPNF, give a wealth of useful background information. The Greek text follows that in Bright's Canons. A Latin version is also given from Dionysius Exiguus.

Augustine on understanding the Old Testament

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:11:09 +0100

Added Augustine on the relation of the Old and the New Testaments from De Utilitate Credendi, 9.3. The Old Testament Law is to be understood in the light of the New, and particularly in the light of Christ.

Ignatius on Martyrdom

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:45:10 +0100

Added chapter 5 of Ignatius' Letter to the Romans with a link also to a complete Greek text and translation - on the theme of martyrdom.

Eusebius on the NT Canon

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:51:56 +0100

Added Eusebius on the Canon of the New Testament from Historia Ecclesiastica 3.25. Eusebius outlines the books which are "accepted", "disputed", "spurious" and "heretical".

Tertullian on The Trinity

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 19:13:54 +0100

Added an important passage for the development of the understanding of and language about the Trinity. Tertullian's Adversus Praxeam, chapters 2 & 3.

Irenaeus on Tradition updated

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:01:30 +0100

Updated Irenaeus on Tradition from Adversus Haereses book 3. The original language texts are now based on the Harvey edition with the Harvey textual notes added.

Eusebius on Persecution under Nero

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:28:30 +0100

Added Eusebius of Caesarea on the Neronian Persecution, including the beheading of Paul and the crucifixion of Peter - from Historia Ecclesiastica, 2.25

Menu system files updated

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:52:41 +0000

A slightly amended new version of the Milonic menu system files has been uploaded. Please report any problems through the Webmaster email link on the homepage.

Jerome's attitude towards Origen

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:20:16 +0000

Added two contrasting passages from Jerome - one positive towards Origen and another (later passage) negative. Fragment of Letter 33 to Paula and Contra Joannem Hierosolymitanum, 7.

Augustine on Theology and Philosophy

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:29:06 +0000

Added Augustine on Philosophy and Theology / Christianity and Pagan learning from De Doctrina Christiana (On Christian Doctrine), 40 (60, 61)

Tertullian on the Incarnation

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:09:13 +0000

Added Tertullian on The Incarnation from Apologeticus pro Christianis (Apology), 21: 10-14

Justin Martyr on Baptism

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:53:47 +0000

Added Justin Martyr on Baptism from Apology 1. 61.

1 Clement

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:36:55 +0000

Added I Clement, 40 - 42, 44 about Christian Ministry at the end of the first century, together with a link to the completed Greek text and translation of 1 Clement.

Martyrdom of Polycarp update

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:21:42 +0000

The Martyrdom of Polycarp page has been updated so that it now has the Kirsopp Lake Greek text complete with textual notes. A locally based Perseus morphology has also been added to the pages. Do check this out as an alternative to the Perseus Website based morphology. The link takes you to the relevant page. The aim is that eventually all pages will have this twofold approach.

Apostolic Fathers texts

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:25:41 +0000

Added a useful way of linking to and reading the Apostolic Fathers texts based at Rick Brannan's website. This is all the Apostolic Fathers Greek texts with English translations, except Hermas. From the link to the "Epistle to Diognetus" for this entry follow the link for "the complete Greek text with English translation as found on Rick Brannan's website". For future excerpts from the writings of the Apostolic Fathers I plan to add a link to the complete original language text in this way.

Justin Martyr on the Eucharist

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:09:16 +0000

Added Justin Martyr on the celebration of the Eucharist and the pattern of Sunday of Worship from Apology 1. 65 - 67.

The Didache

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:50:48 +0000

Added The Didache - both the section about Baptism and the Eucharist, and the complete text with morphological links and translation.