When a second-century pagan ridiculed Christians for their lack of education, one Christian replied, We don t speak great things we live them! That was the essence of early Christianity. It was not a Christianity of words, but rather of holy, obedient living. This book contains two second-century Christian works, translated into readable contemporary English: Mark Felix s Octavius and Justin Martyr s First Apology. They describe the dynamic living church of the second century and discuss what Christians of that age believed. The First Apology of Justin Martyr is the oldest Christian apology still in existence. Justin penned this work at the risk of his own life. Apart from the inspired New Testament writings, this apology is perhaps the single most valuable work of early Christianity. Through it, we can take a peek through time to see what Christianity was like at the close of the apostolic age. For example, Justin takes us on a tour of a Christian baptism and a typical Sunday morning church service. He lets us know what Christians in his age believed about Jesus, salvation, predestination, communion, and life after death. Octavius, written by a Christian lawyer named Mark Felix, takes a look at Christianity from both the pagan and Christian viewpoints. It s not only one of the most readable early Christian works, but it s also a true work of literature. Felix writes in a graceful Latin style that rivals that of Cicero, and his defense of Christianity is truly inspiring. In the end, Octavius is more than a challenge to the pagan Romans it s a challenge to the twentieth century church as well.

We Don't Speak Great Things - We Live Them

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Marcus Minucius Felix

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Clement of Alexandria provides keen insights on what it really means to know God. Among other topics, Clement discusses prayer, the proper use of wealth, marriage, love, separation from the world, and women of wisdom. Translated into fresh, contemporary English.

The One Who Knows God

Clement Of Alexandria

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A collection of five of Tertullian's best writings, which give the reader invaluable insight into how the early Christians worshipped and lived. In these works, which have been translated into contemporary English, Tertullian discusses entertainment, prayer, dress, baptism, and the prayer veil. These works enable the reader to see for himself or herself what Christianity was really like in the second century.

A Glimpse at Early Christian Church Life.

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Written in a fluid, readable style, Bercot explains seven common sense principles of interpretation that will enable the reader to better understand Scripture. In particular, Bercot argues for the historical approach to Scripture interpretation, using the writings of the primitive Christians to arrive at the meaning intended by the apostles.

Common Sense: A New Approach to Understanding Scripture.

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