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Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians

Also known as Letter of Polycarp

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  • published. 2th centurylow · Wikidata P577

Letter of Polycarp to Philippi that quotes many NT writings and mentions Ignatius' letters.

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The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, commonly abbreviated Pol. Phil., is an epistle attributed to Polycarp, an early bishop of Smyrna, and addressed to the early Christian church in Philippi. It is widely believed to be a composite of material written at two different times in the first half of the second century. The epistle is described by Irenaeus as follows:There is also a forceful epistle written by Polycarp to the Philippians, from which those who wish to do so, and are anxious about their salvation, can learn the character of his faith, and the preaching of the truth.

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  • Epistle to the Philippians · New Advent FathersPublic-domain translation; site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
  • Polycarp to the Philippians · Early Christian Writings (Peter Kirby)Hub site; each linked translation keeps its own rights. Link only.

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