The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus by Antipope Hippolytus

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Author Hippolytus, Antipope, 170?-236?
Translator Easton, Burton Scott, 1877-1950
LoC No. 37002214
Title The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus
Translated into English with Introduction and Notes
Credits Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus" by Antipope Hippolytus is a theological text composed in the early 3rd century. This work serves as an important ecclesiastical manual, detailing the structure, practices, and liturgical rules of the early Christian church. The text reflects the beliefs and procedures that Hippolytus sought to preserve amid growing diversity in early Christianity, particularly in the Roman context. At the start of the work, Hippolytus focuses on the need for clarity and adherence to apostolic traditions amidst rising heresies and confusions in practice. He outlines the procedures for ordaining bishops, presbyters, and deacons, detailing the prayers and roles associated with each position. Additionally, he emphasizes how the community should select and examine both new converts and those to be baptized, establishing a framework for maintaining the moral and liturgical integrity of the church. The opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of early Christian ecclesiology, offering insights into the governance and rituals that were vital for the unity and sanctity of the faith during this formative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
LoC Class KBR: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: History of canon law
Subject Canon law -- Early church, ca. 30-600
Subject Church orders, Ancient
Category Text
EBook-No. 61614
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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