Apostolic Tradition
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The Apostolic Tradition is a significant work from early Christianity, generally attributed to Hippolytus of Rome, a Christian martyr and the first antipope who lived in the 3rd century AD. This text, originally in Greek but surviving in later translations, offers insights into the rites and liturgies practiced in Rome during that era.12
The Apostolic Tradition is considered a foundational document for understanding early Christian practices and church order. It is distinct from the Apostle Paul's teachings, which are summarized in his letters and form the basis of early Christian preaching, known as the kerygma.123
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- Apostolic Constitutions
…apparently are based on Hippolytus’ Apostolic Tradition (formerly called Egyptian Church Order) and contain an elaborate description of the Antiochene liturgy, including the so-called Clementine liturgy. This is a valuable source for the history of the mass.
Read More…apparently are based on Hippolytus’ Apostolic Tradition (formerly called Egyptian Church Order) and contain an elaborate description of the Antiochene liturgy, including the so-called Clementine liturgy. This is a valuable source for the history of the mass.
Read More - Canons of Saint Hippolytus
…a later adaptation of the Apostolic Tradition of St. Hippolytus. The unknown author of the canons generally follows the order of his source and treats the same subjects: ordination, catechumenate, Baptism, prayer, and discipline of the Christian community. But he alters the text when he wishes and makes additions of…
Read More…a later adaptation of the Apostolic Tradition of St. Hippolytus. The unknown author of the canons generally follows the order of his source and treats the same subjects: ordination, catechumenate, Baptism, prayer, and discipline of the Christian community. But he alters the text when he wishes and makes additions of…
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canon lawEastern churches…and the Traditio Apostolica (Apostolic Tradition), attributed to St. Hippolytus, written in Rome about 220 ce but far more widely distributed in the East. From these documents the Constitutiones Apostolicae (Apostolic Constitutions), in which 85 Canones Apostolicae (Apostolic Canons) were included, were composed about 400 ce.
Read More…and the Traditio Apostolica (Apostolic Tradition), attributed to St. Hippolytus, written in Rome about 220 ce but far more widely distributed in the East. From these documents the Constitutiones Apostolicae (Apostolic Constitutions), in which 85 Canones Apostolicae (Apostolic Canons) were included, were composed about 400 ce.
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biblical literatureApocalypsesHippolytus’s Apostolic Tradition.
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…scripture and (probably) of the Apostolic Tradition, an invaluable source of knowledge about the primitive Roman liturgy. His Commentary on Daniel (c. 204) is the oldest Christian biblical commentary to survive in its entirety. His exegesis (interpretive method) is primarily typological—i.e., treating the Old Testament figures, events, and other aspects…
Read More…scripture and (probably) of the Apostolic Tradition, an invaluable source of knowledge about the primitive Roman liturgy. His Commentary on Daniel (c. 204) is the oldest Christian biblical commentary to survive in its entirety. His exegesis (interpretive method) is primarily typological—i.e., treating the Old Testament figures, events, and other aspects…
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