Publisher's Synopsis
The Genuine Epistles of the Apostolic Fathers is a book written by William Archbishop of Canterbury. It is a collection of letters written by the early Christian leaders known as the Apostolic Fathers. These letters were written in the first and second centuries and are considered to be some of the earliest Christian writings outside of the New Testament. The book includes letters from Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, and others. These letters offer insight into the early Christian church, its beliefs, and its practices. They also provide a glimpse into the lives of these early Christian leaders and their struggles to maintain and spread their faith in the face of persecution and opposition.William Archbishop of Canterbury has compiled and translated these letters into English, making them accessible to modern readers. He also provides an introduction to each letter, offering historical and theological context for the reader. Overall, The Genuine Epistles of the Apostolic Fathers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early Christian church and its development. It offers a unique perspective on the beliefs and practices of the early Christians and provides a window into the challenges they faced as they sought to spread their faith.1737. Found in this book are the Epistles of St. Barnabas, St. Ignatius, St. Clement and St. Polycarp; the shepherd of Hermas and the martyrdoms of St. Ignatius and St. Polycarp, written by those who were present at their sufferings, being, together with the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament, a complete collection of the most primitive antiquity for about 150 years after Christ. It is translated and published with a large preliminary discourse relating to the several treatises here put together, by William, the late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury. Written in Old English.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.