Religion & Spirituality
In this episode, I consider and compare the approaches of three early Christian thinkers--Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus of Lyons. Things to consider: 1--How each defined Logos in their systematics. 2--What are some of the defining characteristics of Logos (what role did Logos play in their missions and interpretations of scripture?3--How Logos-theology changed from Ignatius to Ireneaus. 4--What contemporary schools (bible classes) teach, whether implicitly or explicitly, Logos to mean. 5--How the context of Greco-Roman civilization affected the interpretation of Logos. The resources for the episode are John Behr's, The Way to Nicea, and Justin Martyr's, Dialogue With Trypho. See the following links for more information:Dialogue With Tryphohttp://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/justinmartyr-dialoguetrypho.htmlDemonstration of the Apostolic Preaching https://ccel.org/ccel/irenaeus/demonstr/demonstr.iv.htmlAgainst Heresies http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/irenaeus.html