Reading the Apostolic Fathers (Second Edition)

Name: Reading the Apostolic Fathers (Second Edition)
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by Clayton Jefford

Paperback|Dec 2012

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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.
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Catalogue Code 352631
Product Code 9780801048579
ISBN 0801048575
EAN 9780801048579
Pages 224
Department Academic
Category History
Sub-Category General
Publisher Baker Book House
Publication Date Dec 2012
Dimensions 228 x 152 x 20mm
Weight 0.306kg

Clayton Jefford

Clayton N. Jefford is Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana. He is the editor of three books and author of "Reading the Apostolic Fathers" and "The Sayings of Jesus in the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles."

Preface To The Second Edition for The Reader introduction: What Are The Apostolic Fathers? 1. The Letter Of Barnabas 2. The Teaching Of The Twelve Apostles (the Didache) 3. The Letters Of Ignatius 4. The Fragments Of Papias 5. The Letter Of Polycarp To The Philippians 6. The Martyrdom Of Polycarp 7. The First Letter Of Clement Of Rome To The Corinthians (1 Clement) 8. The Second Letter Of Clement Of Rome To The Corinthians (2 Clement) 9. The Shepherd Of Hermas 10. The Letter To Diognetus glossary index