The Fathers of the Church: From Clement of Rome to Augustine of Hippo
Rev. Angus Stewart reviews Pope Benedict XVI's book on the Church Fathers while offering a sharply critical Reformed perspective on Roman Catholic doctrine and practice. This resource exemplifies Protestant Reformed apologetics by systematically contrasting Reformed orthodoxy with Catholic teaching, though readers should note the review's polemical tone and its critique of Eerdmans Publishing for promoting papal writings.
Rev. Angus Stewart The Fathers of the Church: From Clement of Rome to Augustine of Hippo by Pope Benedict XVI, edited and annotated by Joseph T. Lienhard, S. J. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2009. Pp. x + 179. Paperback. The apostle John declares, “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God” (II John 9). This includes the apostate church of Rome which officially and creedally denies that Christ alone is the full and sufficient Saviour, mediator and Lord,...