Christian Orthodoxy in the Second Century
How Did the Early Church Anchor Her Faith After the New Testament?
- History & Biography
- Theology
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
What happened to the early church after the apostles had died out in the first century? Many who had opposed the apostles soon increased in number, and these charismatic personalities like Marcion and Valentinus now had the huge following to start their own "churches" and "schools" in many parts of the ancient world. This book aims to offer primary source interaction with Irenaeus, the most significant thinker in the second century, who sensed a call to equip the church with sound doctrine.
Endorsements (4)
“In this clear, short booklet, Choi presents the way in which Irenaeus contrasts the message of Jesus and his apostles with the corruptions that emerged in the earliest post-apostolic period. Choi’s book is more than relevant today. Just as it was then, God’s salvation plan proves to be more logical and beautiful than contemporary human thinking.”
“The second century is a critical period for understanding orthodox Christian doctrine—and its competitors. Some historical theologians, however, view the second century as relatively unimportant for understanding Christian doctrine. Others portray the second century as a mishmash of competing ‘Christian’ groups, none of which have the right to lay claim to the true faith passed down by the apostles. Into this contentious space, Michael Choi writes thoughtfully and carefully, analyzing relevant sections in Justin Martyr, the Epistula Apostolorum, and particularly the writings of Irenaeus to highlight the nature of orthodoxy in the second century. I am happy to recommend this helpful work.”
“Christian Orthodoxy in the Second Century laboriously shows what really happened during that pivotal moment in Church history. Irenaeus and Justin meticulously articulated the biblical faith against new teachings that deviated from the gospel. I highly recommend this book, all the more so because of constant attempts by contemporary theologians to derail the orthodox faith of some.”
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