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The Apostolic Fathers in English

Third Edition

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

$21.95 (USD)