The Later Christian Fathers: A Selection from the Writings of the Fathers from St. Cyril of Jerusalem to St. Leo the Great

by Henry Bettenson

Publisher:

Oxford University Press

, 1970

Overview

In this companion volume to The Early Christian Fathers, Henry Bettenson presents his selections from the Church Fathers’ writings in the century and a quarter following the Council of Nicaea. Translated afresh by Bettenson and offering additional notes when necessary, this volume includes Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Jerome, Augustine of Hippo, and Cyril of Alexandria.

Product Details

• Title: The Later Christian Fathers: A Selection from the Writings of the Fathers from St. Cyril of Jerusalem to St. Leo the Great
• Author: Henry Bettenson
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Print Publication Date: 1970
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Christian literature, early
• ISBNs: 9780192830128, 0192830120
• Resource ID: LLS:LTRCHRSTNFTHRS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:16:38Z

About Henry Bettenson

Henry Scowcroft Bettenson (1908–1979) was a British classicist and translator. He was educated at Westminster School and Oriel College, Oxford. He also served as chaplain at Charterhouse and Westminster. His other works include Documents of the Christian Church, a translation of Augustine's City of God and Livy's Rome and the Mediterranean.