"Death as eschaton: A study of Ignatius of Antioch's desire for death" by Osger Mellink is a scholarly thesis and dissertation completed in 2000. It focuses on the theological and philosophical study of Ignatius of Antioch's perspective on death, particularly his longing for death understood as eschaton—the final event in the divine plan, representing ultimate destiny or fulfillment. The work delves into early Christian views on death, martyrdom, and the hope for eternal life as expressed by Ignatius, a prominent early Church Father. This study contributes to patristic theology and early Christian eschatology scholarship.
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Osger Mellink appears primarily known for this academic work on Ignatius of Antioch, with limited publicly available biographical details beyond his research focus.