The Apostolic Fathers and the Apologists of the Second Century (A.D. 95–180)
Overview
In addition to introductory articles for each era of fathers, the first volume of The Early Christian Literature Primers covers the apostolic fathers and early apologists, including: Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, Barnabas, Hermas, Papias, the author of the Epistle to Diognetus, Justin Martyr, the Muratorian Fragment, Melito of Sardis, and Athenagoras.
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Key Features
- Offers scholarly introductions to patristic literature
- Covers the apostolic fathers and early apologists
- Includes biographies for each individual and summaries of their major works
Top Highlights
“Speaking strictly, the Apostolic Fathers are only four in number, Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, and Barnabas; but with these are commonly associated Hermas and Papias.” (Page 13)
“Scripture. At the close of the period we find in existence the Muratorian Fragment, which gives us almost our complete New Testament.” (Page 17)
“there is neither resurrection nor judgment, he is the first-born of Satan” (Page 84)
“Shepherd of Hermas,’ we see evidence of the struggle for moral purity which Christians were compelled to wage amidst the corruption of paganism. To come ‘out from the world’ was to the believer of that day no figure of speech, but the actual entrance into a new moral atmosphere.” (Page 15)
“Academy or the Porch. Not a few among them embraced Christianity, and became its most zealous defenders and propagators, often retaining in their new calling the philosopher’s cloak which they had worn before conversion.” (Page 16)
- Title: The Apostolic Fathers and the Apologists of the Second Century
- Authors: George A. Jackson, Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, Barnabas, Hermas, Papias of Hierapolis, Justin Martyr, Melito of Sardis, Athenagoras of Athens
- Series: Early Christian Literature Primers
- Publisher: D. Appleton and Company
- Print Publication Date: 1879
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Pages: 203
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Apostolic Fathers; Apologetics › History--Early church, ca. 30-600; Fathers of the church; Christian literature, early › History and criticism
- Resource ID: LLS:APFTH2NDCNTRY
- Resource Type: text.monograph.ancient-manuscript.translation
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:08:39Z
About the Editor
George P. Fisher (1827–1909) was a professor of divinity at Yale College from 1854 to 1861, as well as Titus Street Professor of Church History for the Yale Divinity School from 1861 to 1901.
