The Apostolic Fathers, A New Translation and Commentary, Volume V

The Apostolic Fathers, A New Translation and Commentary, Volume V
Author: William R. Schoedel
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-06-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725280876

The early Christian Church and the men who were most influential during the formative years have a profound relevance to the contemporary structure of the Church. The Apostolic Fathers: A Translation and Commentary provides a modern translation and commentary on the writings of these men, indispensable source material for the student of Church history. This volume, one of six, includes a translation of and commentary on the Letter to the Philippians of Polycarp of Smyrna, The Martyrdom of Polycarp, and Fragments of Papias.

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Total Pages: 276
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Reading the Apostolic Fathers

Reading the Apostolic Fathers
Author: Clayton N. Jefford
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441240373

The Apostolic Fathers is a critically important collections of texts for studying the first century of Christian history. Here a leading expert on the Apostolic Fathers offers an accessible, up-to-date introduction and companion to these diverse and fascinating writings. This work is easy to use and affordable yet offers a thorough overview for students and others approaching these writings for the first time. It explains the context and significance of each document and points to further reading. This new edition of a well-received text has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on the fragments of Papias.