The Treatise on the Apostolic Tradition of St Hippolytus of Rome, Bishop and Martyr

by Antipope Hippolytus

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Hippolytus (c.160-235 AD) occupies a unique place in Christian history as a schismatic bishop who is now honoured by the Roman Catholic Church as a saint and martyr. Originally published in 1934, this book contains an English translation of Hippolytus' Apostolic Tradition, which was thought to have been composed around 215 AD, and which describes early Christian practice and liturgy in detail. Easton also includes notes on the text and a detailed introduction on the history of the text and show more other comparable liturgical records. This important text will be of great value to anyone with an interest in the early Church and early Christian liturgy. show less

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On the Apostolic Tradition; The Treatise on the Apostolic Tradition of St Hippolytus of Rome, Bishop and Martyr

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History
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270.1 — Religion History of Christianity History, geographic treatment, biography of Christianity Apostolic; Nativity to Constantine
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KBR196.2 — Law History of canon law History of canon law Sources
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