The Day and Year of Saint Polycarps Martyrdom

Among the most important chronological questions of Christianity in the second century is the date of St. Polycarps martyrdom. Turner scours the evidence to determine a precise date, based on comparison between the Roman and Asiatic calendars andMoreAmong the most important chronological questions of Christianity in the second century is the date of St. Polycarps martyrdom. Turner scours the evidence to determine a precise date, based on comparison between the Roman and Asiatic calendars and other historical references. This dating in turn helps to date Irenaeus and St. John.