The Apostolic Fathers: A Narrative Introduction

By Kenneth Berding

Book Overview

Who were the Apostolic Fathers? What did they care about? Why did they write what they wrote? The Apostolic Fathers: A Narrative Introduction is the most engaging introduction to Apostolic Fathers you will ever read. Imagine what it would be like to ask Polycarp about the documents that were composed during his lifetime. You don't have to imagine any longer. Situated during the final week of Polycarp's life, these fictional dialogues will introduce you to the earliest Christian documents after the time of the apostles. You will come to know Clement, Ignatius, Hermas, Papias, and others. Freshly translated excerpts from the writings themselves are included after each chapter.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498240976
• ISBN13: 9781498240970
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"