Topical Encyclopedia Linus is a figure mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Pauline epistles. He is recognized as an early Christian in Rome and is traditionally considered to have been a significant leader in the early Church.Biblical Reference Linus is mentioned in the Apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy. In 2 Timothy 4:21 , Paul writes, "Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers." This brief mention places Linus among a group of believers in Rome who were in contact with Paul during his imprisonment. The context suggests that Linus was part of the Christian community that supported Paul, indicating his active involvement in the early Church. Historical and Traditional Context While the Bible provides limited information about Linus, early Christian tradition holds that he became a prominent leader in the Roman Church. According to Irenaeus, an early Church Father writing in the late 2nd century, Linus was appointed by the apostles as the first bishop of Rome after Peter. Irenaeus writes in "Against Heresies" (Book III, Chapter 3), "The blessed apostles, then, having founded and built up the Church, committed into the hands of Linus the office of the episcopate." This tradition is further supported by other early Christian writers, such as Eusebius of Caesarea, who also lists Linus as the first bishop of Rome in his "Ecclesiastical History." The role of Linus as a bishop is significant in the development of the early Church's hierarchical structure, particularly in establishing the episcopal leadership that would become central to the Roman Church. Significance in Early Christianity Linus's mention in the New Testament, coupled with early Church tradition, underscores his importance in the nascent Christian community in Rome. His association with Paul and the early Church leaders highlights the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and their leaders. Linus's role as a bishop, as attested by early Church historians, marks him as a key figure in the transition from apostolic leadership to the structured ecclesiastical governance that characterized the post-apostolic Church. Legacy The legacy of Linus is primarily preserved through the writings of early Church historians and the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, which regards him as the second pope, following Peter. His leadership is seen as foundational in the establishment of the Roman Church's authority and continuity. Linus's commemoration in various Christian liturgical calendars further attests to his enduring significance in the history of Christianity. Nave's Topical Index 2 Timothy 4:21Do your diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brothers. Nave's Topical Index Greek 3044. Linos -- Linus, a Christian ... Christian. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Linos Phonetic Spelling: (lee'-nos) Short Definition: Linus Definition: Linus, a Christian in Rome. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3044.htm - 6k Library The First Ruler of the Church of Rome. Catalogue of the Bishops of Rome. Anencletus, the Second Bishop of Rome. Christianity in Rome. The Bishops of Rome, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem, Mentioned ... To Leo, Bishop of Rome. Christian Churches. Elucidations. Introductory Note to the First Epistle of Clement to the ... Index. Resources Who were the early church fathers? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Claudia in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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