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By reading seven pages a day for seven years, you can study a vast library of theology, history, liturgy, apologetics, biblical commentary, and devotion written in the first seven centuries of the Christian church. We provide a schedule of readings, the texts in English translation, and—most important—a community to discuss what you're learning. Laypeople, clergy, seminarians, students, and Christians of all denominations will benefit from joining our community to read the church fathers.

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Today’s Reading

Reading for May 21, 2013

Author: Tertullian

Reading: An Answer to the Jews, ch. 1–7

Pages: ANF 3:151–158

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Tertullian of Carthage

So far we have read only fathers who wrote in Greek. This is no surprise, given that the apostles and evangelists wrote in Greek, and that in the first several centuries, the language of politics, commerce, and intellect in the…

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    That is a great story! It's chapter 42 of Who Is the Rich Man Who...
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    Having just finished Clement (I'm about 60 pages behind schedule), I believe that he was...
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    Clement is, by his own terms, trying to explains what a "true Gnostic" is. It's...
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    Daniel, Thanks for the detailed comment. I agree that Tertullian shouldn't be judged badly for his...
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