The Epistle Of Ignatius To The Philadelphians
Ignatius's letter praising the bishop's virtue, urging maintenance of union with church leadership, and warning against schism and the adoption of Jewish practices.
12 Chapters
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Chapter I.--Praise of the bishop.
3
Chapter II.--Maintain union with the bishop.
4
Chapter III.--Avoid schismatics.
5
Chapter IV.--Have but one Eucharist, etc.
6
Chapter V.--Pray for me.
7
Chapter VI.--Do not accept Judaism.
8
Chapter VII.--I have exhorted you to unity.
9
Chapter VIII.--The same continued.
10
Chapter IX.--The Old Testament is good: the New Testament is better.
11
Chapter X.--Congratulate the inhabitants of Antioch on the close of the persecution.
12
Chapter XI.--Thanks and salutation.