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The Apostolic Fathers, Vol. 1: I Clement, Ii Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Didache (Loeb Classical Library) (Volume I),New
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Enduring And Influential Early Christian Texts.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 Them Were Accorded Almost Scriptural Authority In The Early Church. This New Loeb Edition Of These Essential Texts Reflects Current Idiom And The Latest Scholarship.Here Are The Letters Of Ignatius, Bishop Of Antioch, 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 Die In The Wildbeast Arena. Also In This Collection Is A Letter To The Philippian Church By Polycarp, Bishop Of Smyrna And Friend Of Ignatius, As Well As An Account Of Polycarps Martyrdom. There Are Several Kinds Of Texts In The Apostolic Fathers Collection, Representing Different 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.
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- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bart D. Ehrman, a noted scholar of early Christianity.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the Classics genre, focusing on early Christian literature.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by following the text in sequence, as it contains foundational writings of early Christianity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners interested in early Christian texts and historical theology.
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- Q: Can I find similar books in this series? A: Yes, this book is part of the Loeb Classical Library series, which includes other classical works.
- Q: Are there any notable texts included in this book? A: Yes, notable texts include the Letters of Ignatius and the Epistle of Barnabas.