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The Apostolic Fathers is a collection of early Christian writings believed to have been written by various apostles and bishops in the 1st and 2nd centuries. This collection includes the writings of Hermas, Pope Clement I, Saint Ignatius, and Saint Polycarp, and provides important insights into the beliefs and practices of early Christianity.
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