Polycarp (1 janv. 69 – 1 janv. 156)
Description:
-A disciple of John, discipler of Irenaeus-Bishop of Smyrna
-No biography of Polycarp
-Epistle to The Philippians
-Extant, but not Canon
-Quotes the NT 40 times, using 18 of the 27 books
-Calls these writings “sacred”
-Heavy focus on Christ’s penal substitutionary atonement
-Would not recant under threat of death in the arena
-Was burned at the stake
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 69
1 janv. 156
~ 87 years