The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious is a book written by W.D. Killen that challenges the authenticity of the letters attributed to Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a prominent Christian bishop and martyr of the 2nd century. Killen argues that the letters, which have been widely accepted as genuine for centuries, were actually written much later and are the work of an unknown author. The book provides a detailed analysis of the linguistic and historical evidence that supports this theory, as well as a critical examination of the arguments in favor of the traditional view. The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious is a significant contribution to the field of early Christian studies and will be of interest to scholars and students alike.There are other indications in this letter that it cannot have been written at the date ascribed to it by the advocates of the Ignatian Epistles. It contains an admonition to ""pray for kings (or the kings), authorities, and princes."" [18:1] We are not at liberty to assume that these three names are precisely synonymous. By kings, or the kings, we may apparently understand the imperial rulers; by authorities, consuls, proconsuls, praetors, and other magistrates; and by princes, those petty sovereigns and others of royal rank to be found here and there throughout the Roman dominions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
