A fresh, modern translation of key works of the apostolic fathers.
The "Apostolic Fathers" wrote what has become some of the most important literature in the early church--letters and epistolary documents, homilies and theological tracts, documents on church order, and apocalyptic literature. In fact, some texts came close to inclusion in the New Testament canon. These translations by Rick Brannan are perfect for use by students, scholars, and everyday Christians interested in these treasures of the early church.
Lexham Classics are beautifully typeset new editions of classic works. Each book has been carefully transcribed or translated from the original texts, ensuring an accurate representation of the writing as the author intended it to be read.
This volume includes:
The First Letter of Clement to the Corinthians
The Second Letter of Clement to the Corinthians
Ignatius to the Ephesians
Ignatius to the Magnesians
Ignatius to the Trallians
Ignatius to the Romans
Ignatius to the Philadelphians
Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans
Ignatius to Polycarp
Polycarp to the Philippians
The Didache (The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles)
Epistle of Barnabas
The Shepherd of Hermas
The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp (by the Bishop of Smyrna)
Epistle to Diognetus