The Apostolic Fathers: Greek Texts and English Translations
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Why did the young Christian community endure once the apostles had died? This collection gathers writings from the generation that followed them, men who had learned the faith from those who had known Jesus's ministry first-hand. Included are two letters attributed to Clement, seven letters of Ignatius of Antioch, a letter from Polycarp, the short manual known as the Didache, the Epistle of Barnabas, fragments by Papias, and the long visionary text called the Shepherd of Hermas.
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The texts are practical and emotional rather than abstract. They deal with church leadership, resisting false teachings, early worship and baptism, and the courage of believers facing persecution in the Roman world. Presented in Greek and English, this edition suits students of church history, believers curious about their roots, and anyone interested in the Roman empire.
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