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There are various listings of early church fathers: The Apostolic Fathers, Apologists, then the usage of centuries (thus third century fathers). These are just convenient names for groups of early church fathers - it gives historians, students and readers easy ways to keep up with groups.
The following is a list of Christian Church Fathers. Roman Catholics generally regard the Patristic period to have ended with the death of John of Damascus in 749. [ citation needed ] However, Orthodox Christians believe that the Patristic period is ongoing.
This is a table of the documents and church fathers I mention in the podcast, and some other notable worthies. The dates cited are the broadest accepted by scholars who, needless to say, often differ. I also have a nice chart for you. Person, Document, or Event. Flourished.
The Church Fathers, Early Church Fathers, Christian Fathers, or Fathers of the Church were ancient and influential Christian theologians and writers who established the intellectual and doctrinal foundations of Christianity.
Luther, Calvin, and the other “founding fathers” of Protestantism were disciples of the early church fathers. They had a special regard for one father in particular: Augustine of Hippo. Luther belonged to the Augustinian order of friars and found life-transforming resources of theology in his order’s patron saint.
The very earliest Church Fathers, of the first two generations after the Apostles of Christ, are usually called the Apostolic Fathers. Familiar names during this period could be Clement of Rome and Ignatius of Antioch among others.
Main article: Apostolic Fathers. The earliest Church Fathers, those of the first two generations after the [ [Apostle|Apostles of Christ, are usually called the Apostolic Fathers. Famous Apostolic Fathers include Clement of Rome (c. 30-100), Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna.