The Authority of Scripture and Apostolic Doctrine in Ignatius of Antioch
How did Ignatius of Antioch make use of Scripture, church tradition, and apostolic tradition to promote church unity and refute heresy?
How did Ignatius of Antioch make use of Scripture, church tradition, and apostolic tradition to promote church unity and refute heresy?
Where do Christians find the rule of faith? How should the authority of Scripture be understood in relation to church tradition? This paper looks at the witness of the second century church in aspects like tradition, succession, canonicity, and exegesis.