What was the early Church like? Contrary to popular belief, Rod Bennett shows there is a reliable way to know. Four ancient Christian writers - four witnesses to early Christianity - left us an extensive body of documentation on this vital subject, and this book brings their fascinating testimony to life for modern believers. With all the power and drama of a gripping novel, this book is a journey of discovery of ancient and beautiful truths through the lives of four great saints of the early ChurchClement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus of Lyons. "A treasure! The early Church and its teachings come to life in this story. Did the first Christians believe what you believe? Buy this book, read the words of the early Church Herself, and fall in love with the historic Church that Christ Himself founded." - David Currie, Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic "Rod Bennett has immersed himself in the fascinating writings of four early Fathers of the Church and has made the discovery from reading them that sincere and attentive readers of them ought to make. The author's imaginative account of these four great Church Fathers is not only an excellent introduction to their work; it is a convincing rendering of what the early Church must really have been like. This is an important new contribution to Christian apologetics." - Kenneth Whitehead, Author, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic

In 'The Complete Testimony of the Fathers of the First Three Centuries Concerning the Sabbath and First Day' by John Nevins Andrews, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the writings and beliefs of early Christian theologians with regards to the observance of the Sabbath and the first day of the week. Andrews meticulously compiles and analyzes these testimonies, providing a scholarly and detailed look at the evolution of Sabbath observance within the Christian tradition during the first three centuries. His writing style is scholarly and precise, appealing to both academics and theologians interested in historical Christian practices. This book is an invaluable resource for understanding the roots of Sabbath observance within Christianity and the early debates surrounding the issue. Andrews carefully presents the perspectives of various early Christian fathers, shedding light on the diverse opinions and practices that existed in the early church. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the historical context of Sabbath observance and its significance within the Christian tradition.

A Trusted Introduction to the Church Fathers This concise introduction to the church fathers connects evangelical students and readers to twelve key figures from the early church. Bryan Litfin engages readers with actual people, not just abstract doctrines or impersonal events, to help them understand the fathers as spiritual ancestors in the faith. The first edition has been well received and widely used. This updated and revised edition adds chapters on Ephrem of Syria and Patrick of Ireland. The book requires no previous knowledge of the patristic period and includes original, easy-to-read translations that give a brief taste of each writer's thought.