The Fathers of the Church (144 vols.)

by Hermas; Ignatius of Antioch; Papias; Clement of Rome; Barnabas; Polycarp

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Publishers:

Catholic University of America; CIMA; Fathers of the Church

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, 1947–2021

Overview

The rich Christian heritage of East and West comes alive in the volumes of The Fathers of the Church, a series widely praised for its brilliant scholarship and unparalleled historical, literary, and theological significance. The series consists of more than 130 published volumes, representing the longest modern run of translated church fathers on the market.

Spanning the first five centuries of Christian history, many of these ancient works had never been accessible in English before these publications—and many are still inaccessible outside of these editions. Containing hard-to-find writings from early church fathers such as Cyprian, Jerome, Basil, Ambrose, Peter Chrysologus, and many more, these volumes provide the best scholarship in translation and early church history, making these works not only delightful to read, but unmatched in patristic work.

Key Features

• Dozens of writings of early church fathers from the first century to the fifth
• The quintessential theological and personal writings of early Christianity
• Reputable and accessible translations for a wide audience
• Introductions to every writing, providing background on both the author and the era