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"The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious: A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot" by W. D. Killen delves into the realm of Biblical scholarship, offering a meticulous scholarly analysis of the controversial Ignatian epistles. Within the context of Christian theology and early Christianity, Killen engages in a rigorous debate regarding the authenticity of these texts, which have sparked religious controversy over the years. Drawing from his expertise in church history and academic discourse, Killen systematically examines the authorship of the Ignatian epistles, ultimately challenging their…mehr

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"The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious: A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot" by W. D. Killen delves into the realm of Biblical scholarship, offering a meticulous scholarly analysis of the controversial Ignatian epistles. Within the context of Christian theology and early Christianity, Killen engages in a rigorous debate regarding the authenticity of these texts, which have sparked religious controversy over the years. Drawing from his expertise in church history and academic discourse, Killen systematically examines the authorship of the Ignatian epistles, ultimately challenging their validity as genuine New Testament writings. Through thorough critique and counterargument, he presents a compelling case for their classification as spurious, contributing to the ongoing scholarly discourse surrounding these ancient texts. In this comprehensive work, Killen navigates the complexities of early Christian literature, shedding light on the historical context and examining the implications of the Ignatian epistles within the broader framework of Christian tradition. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to scholarly integrity, Killen's book stands as a testament to the rigorous standards of Biblical scholarship and serves as a valuable resource for those engaged in the study of Christian origins and the development of the New Testament canon.
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William Dool Killen served as a Presbyterian Church in Ireland preacher and church historian. Born on April 16, 1806, in Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, he was the third of four boys and nine children born to John Killen (1768-1828), a grocer and seedsman in Ballymena, and his wife Martha, daughter of Jesse Dool, a farmer in Duneane. His paternal grandfather, a farmer from Carnmoney, married Blanche Brice, a descendant of Edward Brice; a brother, James Miller Killen (1815-1879), was a clergyman in Comber, County Down. Thomas Young Killen, his father's great-nephew, served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland in 1882. Killen attended local primary schools before enrolling in Ballymena Academy in 1816 and the collegiate department of the Royal Academical Institution in Belfast in November 1821, where he studied under James Thomson. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Ballymena in 1827 and ordained as a minister at Raphoe, County Donegal, on November 11, 1829.