Reading the Apostolic Fathers: A Student's Introduction

The Apostolic Fathers is a critically important collections of 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 writings. 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.

Author: Clayton N. Jefford
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 12/01/2012
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780801048579

About the Author
Clayton N. Jefford (PhD, Claremont Graduate School) is professor of scripture at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in Saint Meinrad, Indiana. He is the author of several books, including "The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament "and "The Apostolic Fathers: An Essential Guide."