The Epistle Of Ignatius To Hero A Deacon Of Antioch
Ignatius's pastoral letter to a church deacon exhorting earnestness, moderation, proper duties, and preparation for future episcopal responsibility, emphasizing balance and Christian virtue.
10 Chapters
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Chapter I.--Exhortations to earnestness and moderation.
3
Chapter II.--Cautions against false teachers.
4
Chapter III.--Exhortations as to ecclesiastical duties.
5
Chapter IV.--Servants and women are not to be despised.
6
Chapter V.--Various relative duties.
7
Chapter VI--Exhortations to purity and caution.
8
Chapter VII.--Solemn charge to Hero, as future bishop of Antioch.
9
Chapter VIII.--Salutations.
10
Chapter IX.--Concluding salutations and instructions.