The Apostolic Fathers

The Apostolic Fathers is a book written by Brooke Foss Westcott that provides a comprehensive study of the early Christian writings that were written by the Apostolic Fathers. The Apostolic Fathers were the early Christian leaders who lived during the first and second centuries AD and were considered to be the closest associates of the Apostles of Jesus Christ. The book includes an introduction to the Apostolic Fathers, their historical background, and the context in which they wrote. It also provides detailed commentary on each of their writings, including the letters of Clement, Ignatius, and Polycarp, as well as the Didache and the Shepherd of Hermas. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, as well as for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Bible in the Church, by Brooke Foss Westcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417919299.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.