Reading the Apostolic Fathers A Student's Introduction

Name: Reading the Apostolic Fathers A Student's Introduction
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ISBN: 9780801048579

ISBN-10: 0801048575

ISBN-13: 9780801048579

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Clayton N. Jefford

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The Apostolic Fathers are critically important 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 materials. 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.

Book details

List price: $38.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication date: 12/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.682



List of Figures and Maps


Preface to the Second Edition


For the Reader


Introduction: What Are the Apostolic Fathers?



The Letter of Barnabas



The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles (The Didache)



The Letters of Ignatius



The Fragments of Papias



The Letter of Polycarp to the Philippians



The Martyrdom of Polycarp



The First Letter of Clement of Rome to the Corinthians (1 Clement)



The Second Letter of Clement of Rome to the Corinthians (2 Clement)



The Shepherd of Hermas



The Letter to Diognetus


Glossary


Index of Ancient Literature