{"product_id":"ignatius-and-catholicism-catholic-insights-from-the-seven-letters-of-st-ignatius-of-antioch-with-the-full-texts-translated-by-j-b-lightfoot-paperback","title":"Ignatius and Catholicism: Catholic Insights from The Seven Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch, with the Full Texts Translated by J.B. Lightfoot - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. B. Lightfoot\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eJ. B. Lightfoot\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eBurchard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet the First Christian to Call the Church \"Catholic\"-and See Why He Meant It!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if one of Christianity's earliest martyrs-writing within a generation of the apostles-could show us what the Church looked like from the start? And what if that Church looked nothing like today's denominations, but unmistakably Catholic?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIgnatius and Catholicism\u003c\/i\u003e, Kenny Burchard leads readers through the seven powerful letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch, written as he journeyed to his martyrdom around A.D. 107. These letters offer a vivid glimpse into early Christian faith-and they don't sound Protestant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurchard, a former Protestant pastor turned Catholic, shows how Ignatius' words reveal a Church that is hierarchical, sacramental, and centered on the Eucharist. For Protestants curious about Catholicism, and Catholics eager to rediscover their roots, \u003ci\u003eIgnatius and Catholicism\u003c\/i\u003e is a challenging, accessible guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first use of the term \"Catholic Church\"-and what it meant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the bishop was essential-and why Ignatius said, \u003ci\u003e\"Do nothing without the bishop.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Eucharist was not a symbol, but \u003ci\u003e\"the flesh of Jesus Christ.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy baptism and marriage belonged under the bishop-not private choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy unity, sacraments, and obedience-not \"faith alone\"-were essential to salvation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also includes the full text of all seven epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch, using J.B. Lightfoot's public domain translation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're asking what the early Church believed-before denominations-this book will surprise and challenge you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Ignatius. Rethink Christian history. Rediscover the Church founded by Christ.\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67875784425630,"sku":"9798314623893","price":24.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7748\/8030\/files\/xCGEHGdEKF9798314623893.webp?v=1793354123","url":"https:\/\/theword.com\/products\/ignatius-and-catholicism-catholic-insights-from-the-seven-letters-of-st-ignatius-of-antioch-with-the-full-texts-translated-by-j-b-lightfoot-paperback","provider":"TheWord.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}