translated and edited by Michael W. Holmes after the earlier version of J. B. Lightfoot and J. R. Harmer
“The term ‘Apostolic Fathers’ is traditionally used to designate the collection of the earliest extant Christian writings outside the New Testament. These documents are a primary resource for the study of early Christianity, especially the postapostolic period (ca. AD 70–150). They provide significant and often unparalleled glimpses of and insights into the life of Christians and the Christian movement during a critical transitional stage in its history. [...]The writers of these documents—many of whom unfortunately remain anonymous—constitute a diverse and fascinating group. [...]Taken on their own terms and in the context of their own times, these writers prove to be an engaging cast of characters. They are real people struggling to deal with various opportunities, problems, and crises as best they can.” —“Introduction”
CONTENTS
Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Abbreviations Introduction Select Bibliography First Clement Introduction Translation Second Clement Introduction Translation The Letters of Ignatius Introduction To the Ephesians To the Magnesians To the Trallians To the Romans To the Philadelphians To the Smyrnaeans To Polycarp The Letter of Polycarp to the Philippians Introduction Translation The Martyrdom of Polycarp Introduction Translation The Didache Introduction Translation The Epistle of Barnabas Introduction Translation The Shepherd of Hermas Introduction Visions Commandments Parables The Epistle to Diognetus Introduction Translation Fragments of Papias Introduction Fragments of Papias Additional Fragments from Irenaeus Index of Ancient Sources Maps
Item Number: BKBP730 Publication data: Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2006 Format: softcover Number of pages: 335 Dimensions (l × w × h): 22.9 cm × 15.3 cm × 2.4 cm Additional information: black-and-white illustrations ISBN-10: 0‒8010‒3108‒7 ISBN: 978‒0‒8010‒3108‒3
