Kirsopp Lake was a distinguished scholar of the New Testament and a professor of ecclesiastical history at Harvard Divinity School. His uncommon breadth of interests spanned critical studies of New Testament texts, Greek paleography, theology, and archaeology. He is notably recognized for his monumental five-volume work on the Acts of the Apostles, a project he conceived and edited with F. J. Foakes-Jackson. His scholarship is characterized by its profound depth and wide-ranging exploration of biblical studies.
The Apostolic Fathers is a collection of early Christian texts written in the first and second centuries CE. In this edition, Kirsopp Lake provides an English translation of these important texts, along with scholarly commentary. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in early Christianity or the history of the Christian Church.
Kirsopp Lake, a leading biblical scholar of the early twentieth century, explores the concept of stewardship in early Christianity. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the New Testament and other early Christian texts, Lake argues that stewardship was a central part of Christian ethics from the beginning. He traces the development of this idea through the centuries, showing how it has been expressed in different cultural contexts.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the text of the New Testament, including discussions of its historical and cultural context, as well as its numerous translations and interpretations. Drawing on the latest scholarship in the field, author Kirsopp Lake offers readers an in-depth examination of this foundational text, as well as insights into its continuing relevance and significance. With engaging prose and rigorous analysis, this book is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible.
The Apostolic Fathers are a group of Christian authors who lived in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, and were considered to have personally known some of the Twelve Apostles, or to have been significantly influenced by them. Kirsopp Lake provides a thorough introduction and translation of their works, which offer invaluable insight into the early Church and its development.
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