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Daily Defense Podcast
#280 The Role of the Church Fathers - Jimmy Akin
Oct 7, 2023
Jimmy Akin, a knowledgeable writer on the early centuries of the Church, discusses the importance of the Church Fathers. The Church Fathers, writers in the early centuries, provide valuable context for understanding the New Testament. Their writings, along with ancient Jewish sources, are crucial for comprehending aspects of the New Testament.
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- The Church Fathers provide valuable context for understanding aspects of the New Testament and shed light on ideas that influenced Scripture.
- The Church Fathers played a crucial role in working out important theological questions and discerning the canon of Scripture.
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The importance of Church Fathers
The Church Fathers were writers in the early centuries who were important for their holiness and soundness of teaching. They provide context needed to understand aspects of the New Testament. Their writings, along with ancient Jewish sources, shed light on ideas that influenced Scripture. Additionally, the earliest fathers were taught directly by Apostles and eyewitnesses of Christ's ministry.
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