Sources of Atonement Theology: Ignatius of Antioch
(c.35 - c.107 AD)
An old clay oil lamp from Nazareth, Israel. Photo credit: Olivia Armstrong.
Messages and Writings on Ignatius of Antioch
Medical Substitutionary Atonement in Ignatius of Antioch
An introduction to Ignatius of Antioch and his theology of atonement. This is part of Penal Substitution vs. Medical Substitution: A Historical Comparison, an analysis of the atonement theology ("medical substitution") of early church theologians, including Ignatius of Antioch, Irenaeus of Lyons, the Odes of Solomon, Justin Martyr of Rome, Melito of Sardis, Tertullian of Carthage, Methodius of Olympus, Athanasius of Alexandria (paper in progress to include later theologians, bishops, and councils)
Other Resources on Ignatius of Antioch
Edward Dalcour, Ignatius and the “Blood of Our God Jesus Christ” (Christian Defense, Jun 10, 2020)
Sources of Atonement Theology
These resources explore the foundation of “Medical Substitution” as the best understanding of the Bible, and the original understanding of the church. There are also links to books, web articles, etc. from representatives of the three broad Christian traditions.
