The Primitive Christian Catechism A Study in the Epistles

Philip Carrington (1892?1975) was an Anglican priest and writer who was the seventh Bishop of Quebec. In this book, which was first published in 1940, Carrington presents a series of studies regarding early Christianity and the epistles. Textual notes are incorporated throughout and appendices are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the early Christian epistles and the writings of Carrington.

Preface; 1. Torah in Israel; 2. Proselyte baptism; 3. I Peter and parallels; 4. The four points; 5. The vocabulary of the pattern; 6. The common pattern; 7. The social-religious unit; 8. The writing of the documents; 9. The reception of the word; Conclusion; Appendix 1. Pliny's letter; Appendix 2. The Colossian catechism; Appendix 3. The Matthaean sermon on the mount.