Publisher's Synopsis
The Apostolic Fathers V2 is a book edited by Kirsopp Lake that contains the writings of early Christian leaders who lived in the first and second centuries after Christ. These leaders were known as the Apostolic Fathers and their writings were highly influential in the development of Christian theology and practice. The book includes works such as the letters of Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna, as well as the Didache, a manual of Christian ethics and practice. The text is presented in its original Greek with an English translation and extensive notes and commentary by Lake. The book provides valuable insight into the early Christian church and its beliefs and practices, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of Christian history and theology.1917. The Apostolic Fathers is a two volume set found in the Loeb Classical Library Series. This book is volume II, and includes the essays entitled: The Shepherd of Hermas, Martyrdom of Polycarp, and the Epistle to Diognetus.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.
