Early Christian writings · 15 chapters
Ignatius to the Magnesians
Advice to the church at Magnesia on respect for its young bishop, unity, Christian identity and the relationship between faith and conduct.
Place in the traditions
One of the seven Ignatian letters in this edition. Its discussion of Jewish and Christian practice belongs to an ancient debate, not a description of all Jewish life.
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Opening greeting
Ignatius, who is also Theophorus, unto her which hath been blessed through the grace of God the Father in Christ Jesus our Savior, in whom I salute the church which is in Magnesia on the Maeander, and I wish her abundant greeting in God the Father and in Jesus Christ.