{"product_id":"9788432138164","title":"The truth of the Christians","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Truth of the Christians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the writings of the Greek Apologist Fathers of the second century, who, in a context of persecution and hostility, defended the Christian faith with courage and reason. The reader will find a historical testimony of how the first Christian intellectuals articulated solid arguments to present Christianity not as a threat, but as the path to truth and human fulfillment. A fundamental text for understanding the foundations of early Christian thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects the main apologies written by Greek-speaking Christian thinkers during the second century, a time when Christianity was considered an illegal superstition and its followers suffered persecution. These authors, known as the Apologist Fathers, not only sought to refute accusations of atheism, immorality, and disloyalty to the Empire, but also presented a positive defense of their faith. Through philosophical and theological arguments, they demonstrated that Christianity was compatible with reason, promoted virtue, and offered a deeper understanding of God and the human being. The work shows how these early Christian intellectuals laid the foundations for the dialogue between faith and the culture of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRational defense of Christianity against pagan accusations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between Christian faith and Greek philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMartyrdom as a testimony to the truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature of God and Christian morality in the ancient world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe identity of early Christians as exemplary citizens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the history of early Christianity, patristics, and apologetics. It is also of great value for students of theology, philosophy, and ancient history, as well as for anyone who wishes to know the fundamental arguments with which the first Christians defended their faith in an adverse context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to original sources of second-century Christian thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the historical and social context of the first Christian communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of classical arguments that are still used today in the defense of the faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper vision of how reason and faith can converge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to reflect on the identity and values of early Christianity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greek Apologist Fathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones Rialp, S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHRISTIANITY, SPIRITUALITY AND CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEBLI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an edition that recovers essential texts for understanding the foundations of Christianity. Its value lies in offering the contemporary reader the voices of those who, in times of difficulty, articulated an intellectual defense of their faith. It is a work recommended for both academic study and personal formation, as it allows one to connect with the roots of Christian thought and appreciate its historical relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410017804635,"sku":"9788432138164","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843213816.jpg?v=1781900441","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432138164","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}