The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church

Jimmy Akin

ISBN 10: 1933919345 / ISBN 13: 9781933919348

Published by Catholic Answers Press, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church
• Publisher: Catholic Answers Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933919345
• ISBN 13: 9781933919348
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 19 ounces

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Synopsis

The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church is a unique resource. It introduces you to the teachings of the first Christians in a way no other work can. It is specially designed to make it easy for you to find the information you want and need. Amazing features in this fact-packed book include: - More than 900 quotations from the writings of the early Church Fathers, as well as from rare and important documents dating back to the dawn of Christian history. - Mini-biographies of nearly 100 Fathers, as well as descriptions of dozens of key early councils and writings. - A concise history of the dramatic spread of Christianity after Jesus told his disciples to evangelize all nations. - Special maps showing you where the Fathers lived, including many little-known and long-vanished locations. - A guide to nearly 30 ancient heresies, many of which have returned to haunt the modern world. - The Fathers' teaching on nearly 50 topics, including modern hot-button issues like abortion, homosexuality, and divorce. This groundbreaking work presents the teachings of the early Christians in a way unlike any other book. It flings open the doors of the crucial but little-known age covering the birth of Christianity and the triumphant march of the gospel throughout the ancient world.

About the Author

Jimmy Akin is an internationally known author and speaker. He is the senior apologist at Catholic Answers. Jimmy has a degree in philosophy from the University of Arkansas and has worked professionally as an apologist for more than twenty-five years. His areas of expertise include apologetics, biblical studies, patristics, canon law, liturgical law, and philosophy. He is the author of numerous books, booklets, and articles. Jimmy’s apologetic articles may be found online at catholic.com and his personal website, jimmyakin.com. He is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live and also appears on other radio programs and podcasts.