{"product_id":"the-first-steps-of-the-way-walking-with-the-fathers-of-the-church-hardcover","title":"The First Steps of the Way: Walking with the Fathers of the Church - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpending time in the writings of the early Church Fathers is at once solidifying, inspiring, and elevating. But for most Christians, the words of the Fathers and the context of the early Church exist in a realm of hearsay or behind walls of stuffy academia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe First Steps of the Way\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to make the early fathers of the Church and the context of their church life more accessible to every Christian. This is done through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort biographic entries on thirty influential voices of the early Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage-long summaries of twenty-four influential writings, such as Origen's \u003cem\u003eOn First Principles\u003c\/em\u003e, Athanasius's \u003cem\u003eOn the Incarnation\u003c\/em\u003e, Augustine's\u003cem\u003e Confessions\u003c\/em\u003e, and many more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContext chapters to describe the setting and experiences of the early Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the earliest sacred hymns and poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced quotes to hear the fathers in their own words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll this information is presented alongside beautiful and vibrant artwork, some from the masters of their eras, others created specifically for this book. Utilizing details known about Church Fathers and advancements in modern AI image generation, realistic portraits were created for each featured individual, bringing the Fathers to life before our eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe First Steps of the Way\u003c\/em\u003e is meant to be approachable and easy to pick up for any one. It is worth spending time with the Fathers, and through them, to know \"the God of our Fathers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362773614777,"sku":"9781962670470","price":107.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/gelQAamcxA9781962670470.webp?v=1780595324","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/the-first-steps-of-the-way-walking-with-the-fathers-of-the-church-hardcover","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}