The Fathers of the Church - Mike Aquilina

Here's another book I've recently added to my collection.

The Fathers of the Early Church (expanded edition) by Mike Aquilina serves as an introduction to the teachings of the first Christian teachers. I've only read a few pages, but can already tell I'm going to like this book. I've been looking forward to especially reading about Polycarp and Justin Martyr.

Here are some blurbs about this book:

Most Christians have at least a passing acquaintance with St. Augustine, but how many know much about Irenaeus, Cyprian, Origen, Polycarp, or Justin? These are just a few of the famous "Fathers of the Church" whose thoughts and teachings have influenced the entire history of Christianity. Now, in easy-to-read and understand language, Mike Aquilina offers "a first look" at the first Fathers.

Concentrating on the first centuries of the Church, this exciting historical overview of the formation of the Faith concentrates - not on the great movements and insights - but on the characters who gave voice to those ideas. From Clement, who was St. Peter's successor, to John of Damascus, all the greatest names of the first millennium of Church history are present.

A must-read for all who seek to understand the Church's past in order to prepare for her future.

"An ideal introduction to the early history of the Church" - Homiletic and Pastoral Review

"Simply a great read... a clear, compelling, accessible primer that's a gem of readability for a popular audience. I highly reccomend it." - Archbishop Charles Chaput

"Mike Aquilina has made the Fathers accessible, interesting, and - now and then at least - even fun." - Russell Shaw in Lay Witness

"I am sure that the work in question will become a classic." - Archimandrite Joseph Lee

"A very useful and well-written book, and a good addition to any library." - Dave Yap, Greyfriars, Oxford

"A perceptive, well-written, and extremely useful introduction to the Church Fathers. The quotations from the Fathers themselves were chosen with care and will enlighten and inspire all serious Christians." - Thomas Reeves, Professor of History, University of Wisconsin - Parkside, and author of The Empty Church"

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