1
of
1
The Apostolic Fathers, Volume I
I Clement. II Clement. Ignatius. Polycarp. Didache
Series: Loeb Classical Library
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Hardback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock
Sorry, we're currently out of stock of The Apostolic Fathers, Volume I. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
This volume is ideal for students, scholars, and readers with a deep interest in early Christian history, theology, and scripture development.
Latest News
Solo Board Games: Why I Love Playing Games By Myself
Why I love playing board games solo and why itβs become one of my favourite...
Review of Ordinary People Like Us by Kelly Ana Morey
While readingΒ Ordinary People Like UsΒ by Kelly Ana Morey I could feel the mauri from each...
Why I love Giselle Clarkson's books
It is no small compliment that for me if I could only have one non-fiction...
Movie Review on One Night Only
I didnβt watch the trailer. I sat down expecting just another brain-dead, conveyor-belt romantic comedy...
New Hero Alert! Meet Theresa β our new Warehouse Sidekick
Weβre thrilled to welcome Theresa to the Book Hero team! Whenever we bring a new...
See moreThe writings of the Apostolic Fathers (first and second centuries AD) give a rich and diverse picture of Christian life and thought in the period immediately after New Testament times. Some were accorded almost Scriptural authority in the early Church.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
The writings of the Apostolic Fathers provide 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 wild-beast 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 Polycarp's 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.
Series: Loeb Classical Library
View all-
Callirhoe
Chariton's Callirhoe, subtitled Love Story in Syracuse, is the oldest extant novel. It is a fast-paced historical romance with ageless charm. Chariton narrates the adventures of an exceptionally beautiful young bride named Callirhoe, beginning with her abduction by piratesβadventures that take her as far as the court of the Persian king Artaxerxes and involve shipwrecks, several ardent suitors, an embarrassing...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Confessions, Volume I
Aurelius Augustine (354-430 CE), one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity and philosophy, was the son of a pagan, Patricius of Tagaste, and his Christian wife, Monnica. While studying to become a rhetorician, he plunged into a turmoil of philosophical and psychological doubts, leading him to Manichaeism. In 383, he moved to Rome and then...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Historia Augusta, Volume I
The Historia Augusta is a biographical work, roughly following the model of the imperial biographer Suetonius, and covering the lives of the Roman emperors from Hadrian (r. 117β138) to Carinus (r. 283β285), with a lacuna between the lives of the Gordians and the Valerians. Although the work comes down to us as a collection of thirty books written by six...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Historia Augusta, Volume II
The Historia Augusta is a biographical work roughly following the model of the imperial biographer Suetonius and covers the lives of the Roman emperors from Hadrian (r. 117β138) to Carinus (r. 283β285), with a lacuna between the lives of the Gordians and the Valerians. Although the work comes down to us as a collection of thirty books written by six...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Historia Augusta, Volume III
The Historia Augusta is a biographical work roughly following the model of the imperial biographer Suetonius (LCL 31, 38) and covering the lives of the Roman emperors from Hadrian (r. 117β138) to Carinus (r. 283β285), with a lacuna between the lives of the Gordians and the Valerians. Although the work comes down to us as a collection of thirty books...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Letters to Friends, Volume I
Cicero was a prodigious letter writer, and happily, a splendid treasury of his letters has come down to us. Collected and in part published not long after his death, over 800 of them were rediscovered by Petrarch and other humanists in the fourteenth century. Among classical texts, this correspondence is unparalleled; nowhere else do we get such an intimate look...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Pro Quinctio. Pro Roscio Amerino. Pro Roscio Comoedo. Pro Tullio. De Lege Agraria
The early speeches. Cicero (Marcus Tullius, 106β43 BC), Roman lawyer, orator, politician, and philosopher, of whom we know more than of any other Roman, lived through the stirring era that saw the rise, dictatorship, and death of Julius Caesar in a tottering republic. In his political speeches especially, and in his correspondence, we see the excitement, tension, and intrigue of...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Euthydemus. Gorgias
Socrates against sophistry. Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family circa 427 BC. In early life, an admirer of Socrates, Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Hippocrates, Volume III
The definitive English edition of the Father of Medicine. This is the third volume in the Loeb Classical Library's complete edition of Hippocrates' invaluable texts, which provide essential information about the practice of medicine in antiquity and about Greek theories concerning the human body. The five treatises in this volume, integral parts of the Hippocratic collection, are devoted to the...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Gallic War
The conquest that begot the Roman Empire. Caesar (C. Iulius, 102-44 BC), a statesman and soldier, defied the dictator Sulla; served in the Mithridatic wars and in Spain; entered Roman politics as a "democrat" against the senatorial government; was the real leader of the coalition with Pompey and Crassus; conquered all Gaul for Rome; attacked Britain twice; was forced into...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Aetia. Iambi. Lyric Poems
Callimachus (ca. 303βca. 235 BC), a proud and well-born native of Cyrene in Libya, arrived as a young man at the court of the Ptolemies in Alexandria. Here, he composed poetry for the royal family, helped establish the Library and Museum as a world centre of literature, science, and scholarship, and wrote an estimated 800 volumes of poetry and prose...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Art of Rhetoric
Aristotle (384β322 BC), the great Greek thinker, researcher, and educator, ranks among the most important and influential figures in the history of philosophy, theology, and science. He joined Plato's Academy in Athens in 367 and remained there for twenty years. After spending three years at the Asian court of a former pupil, Hermeias, he was appointed by Philip of Macedon...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Tom DβEvelyn of the Christian Science Monitor praises this edition for its scholarly rigor and lively translation, noting it brings to light Christian texts circulated before the Biblical canon was fixed, offering valuable insight for readers interested in early Christianity.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780674996076
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 December 2003
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Contributors:
- Edited and translated by Bart D. Ehrman
- Edited and translated by Bart D. Ehrman
- Edited and translated by Bart D. Ehrman
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 108.0mm
Height: 162.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Bart D. Ehrman is Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
More from Religion & Spirituality
View all-
2027 Witch's Diary - Southern Hemisphere
From the bestselling authors of Spellcasting, which has now sold over 250,000 copies worldwide, comes the essential witchy journal to plan your days, harness magick, and connect with higher powers. Features include: 8" x 6" (8" x 12" open) Beautiful glossy gold gatefold cover Compact size, perfect to carry in your bag and keep on you throughout the day 12-month...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The King Is Coming
Bestselling author John Bevere challenges Christians to take a fresh and honest look at one of the most often misunderstood and avoided truths of the Christian faithβthe second coming of Jesus. Through personal testimony, biblical accuracy, and practical guidance, readers will be inspired to live a life of spiritual vigilance as they prepare for the glorious return of our King....Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseCommunion: Finding My Way Back to Faith
From the bestselling author of Hillbilly Elegy β an intimate account of why Vice President JD Vance strayed from the Christianity of his youth and what led him back to faith. Communion is a spiritual exploration of what it means to be a Christian in all the seasons ofΒ life JD Vance has experienced β as a child, a young man,...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
2027 Lunar and Seasonal Diary - Southern Hemisphere
Renowned witch Stacey Demarco helps you get the most out of the moon phases and seasons. This planner includes lunar timings and explanations of the moon phases and their impact on us along with practical magical suggestions to work with the energies of each season.Features include:Β β’ 8"" x 6"" planner (8"" x 12"" open)Β β’ Spiral binding allows the pages to...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
NKJV, Gift and Award Bible, Leather-Look, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print
Commemorate a special accomplishment or event with a gift to be treasured for years to come. The popular and reliable New King James Version with the enhanced readability of Thomas Nelsonβs custom NKJV font is now the perfect gift. The NKJV, Gift and Award Bible is a great way to recognise someone for a job well done. This special-occasion Bible...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
KJV Holy Bible: Economy Paperback: Beautiful. Trustworthy. Timeless, Comfort Print: King James Version
The full text of the KJV with extra helps is an excellent Bible for a new Christian or someone interested in learning more about God. The King James Version of the Bible is the bestselling and most-read English translation of all time. This low-cost Bible with extra helps is perfect for churches and ministries looking to distribute Godβs Word through...Paperback$900Elsewhere:$1000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Practice of Not Thinking
Bestselling author and Zen priest Ryunosuke Koike teaches us how to reconnect with our five senses and move towards enlightenment. What would happen if we learnt to look instead of see, listen instead of hear, and feel instead of touch? With remarkable clarity, Ryunosuke Koike shares the ways we can incorporate Zen practice into our daily life, resulting in a...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Tao Te Ching
Whether or not Lao-Tzu was a historical figure is uncertain, but the wisdom gathered under his name in the 4th century BC is central to the understanding and practice of Taoism. One of the three great religions of China, Taoism is based upon a concept of the Tao, or Way, as the universal power through which all life flows. Tao...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Mere Christianity
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis is a profound literary work that offers a compelling and articulate exploration of the Christian faith. This timeless classic emerged from a series of radio talks given by Lewis during the dark days of World War II, where he aimed to demystify the essence of Christianity and present a logical case for its core...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, Leathersoft over Board, Pink, Comfort Print
Sixty-Six Books. One Story. All About One Name.Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement,Β The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible and encourages you to faithfully follow him as you participate in his story.Profound yet accessible study features help you meet Jesus throughout Scripture. See him in every...Hardback$11000Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late September -
Braiding Sweetgrass
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a graceful and illuminating study of the wisdom of the natural world, bringing together the knowledge of modern science with the teachings of Indigenous cultures. At its heart, the book explores the interconnectedness between humans and nature, offering profound insights on how this relationship can foster a deeper ecological consciousness. As a botanist...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Atua Wahine
Ancient wisdom of the MΔori goddesses to help you navigate the modern world Atua Wahine are the MΔori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon, and more. From the earth mother, Papatuanuku, who sustains and nurtures us, to the goddess of peace, Hineputehue, who transformed pain into beauty, and the misunderstood goddess of the...Hardback$3000Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late September
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
