This book is a historical study of the life and times of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, one of the early Christian martyrs. The book explores the political and cultural context in which Ignatius lived, and provides a detailed chronology of the bishops of Antioch up to the time of Tyrannus. The authors draw on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this important period of Christian history.

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