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The Lost Letter to Diognetus (from AD 130)

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Christians are defined in this letter written just 100 years after the Resurrection LINKS: Read the full text (with a short introduction): https://www.orthodoxroad.com/voices-from-the-past/the-epistle-of-mathetes-to-diognetus/ An excellent and entertaining video about this same extract from @BibleIllustrated : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaOaKFRcl2w An article taking a closer look at the historical context of the Letter of Mathetes to Diognetus: https://orthodoxchristiantheology.com/2016/08/30/historical-comments-on-the-epistle-to-diognetus/ Check out the work of our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries: https://www.theoym.org/ Please consider a monthly donation towards the work of Patristix here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

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