The Apostolic Fathers (v. 2)

The writings of the Apostolic Fathers give a rich and diverse picture of Christian life and thought in the period immediately after New Testament times. Some of these writings were accorded almost Scriptural authority in the early Church. This new Loeb Classical Library edition, a translation facing the Greek text, reflects the latest scholarship. The Letters of Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, are among the most famous documents of early Christianity. These letters, addressing core theological questions, were written to a half-dozen different congregations while Ignatius was en route to Rome as a prisoner, condemned to be martyred in the arena. Also here is a letter to the Philippian church by Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna and friend of Ignatius, as well as an account of Polycarp's martyrdom. There are several kinds of texts in "The Apostolic Fathers" collection, representing a variety of religious outlooks: the manual called the "Didache" sets forth precepts for religious instruction, worship and ministry; the Epistle of Barnabas searches the Old Testament, the Jewish Bible, for testimony in support of Christianity and against Judaism; probably the most widely read in the early Christian centuries was "The Shepherd of Hermas", a book of revelations that develops a doctrine of repentance.

ISBN 0674996089   Pages 448 ISBN13 9780674996083 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Harvard University Press   Weight (grammes) 338 Imprint Harvard University Press   Published in Cambridge, Mass Format Hardback   Series ISSN 025 Publication date 03 Feb 2004   Series title Loeb Classical Library Non-book description 2 v. ;   Height (mm) 172 Translator Bart D. Ehrman   Width (mm) 117 Library of Congress BR60.A62 2   Spine width (mm) 25 DEWEY 270.1   Academic level Tertiary education, Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

Bart Ehrman's new text and translation of the "Apostolic Fathers" in the Loeb series is an excellent example of solid scholarship presented in an accessible and engaging manner...Ehrman's general introduction contains a helpful bibliography, and is complemented by lively and accessible introductions to each individual text...This is a fine introduction to some important texts, and a worthy successor to the edition of Kirsopp Lake that it now supersedes.--Andrew Gregory"Themelios" (10/01/2004)

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