A Commentary By Writers Of The First Five Centuries On The Place Of St. Peter In The New Testament And That Of St. Peter's Successors (1871)

""A Commentary By Writers Of The First Five Centuries On The Place Of St. Peter In The New Testament And That Of St. Peter�������s Successors"" is a book written by James Waterworth and published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of St. Peter in the New Testament and the significance of his successors. The commentary is based on the writings of prominent scholars from the first five centuries of Christianity, including Tertullian, Origen, and Augustine. The book explores the theological, historical, and cultural contexts that shaped the early Christian understanding of St. Peter's role as the first pope and the leader of the Church. The commentary also examines the development of the papacy and the influence of St. Peter's successors in shaping the history of Christianity. Overall, ""A Commentary By Writers Of The First Five Centuries On The Place Of St. Peter In The New Testament And That Of St. Peter�������s Successors"" offers a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the early history of Christianity and the role of the papacy.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.