Doctrine Of Addai, The Apostle (1876)

The Doctrine of Addai, The Apostle is a book written by George Phillips and published in 1876. The book is a translation of the Syriac text of the Doctrine of Addai, which is a document that tells the story of the conversion of the city of Edessa to Christianity in the 2nd century AD. The Doctrine of Addai is considered to be an important early Christian document, as it provides insight into the early Christian church and its practices. The book includes an introduction by the author, which provides background information on the Doctrine of Addai and its significance, as well as a translation of the text itself. The text covers the story of Addai, who was sent by Jesus to Edessa to preach the gospel, and his encounters with the local king and people of the city. The book also includes notes and commentary by the author, which provide further context and analysis of the text. Overall, The Doctrine of Addai, The Apostle is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Christian church.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.