William Varner

The Apostolic Fathers (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction and Translation

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

William Varner provides a completely up-to-date introduction to the writings of the Apostolic Fathers. These 1st-2nd Century texts are foundational for the early Christian movement, and the interpretation of the New Testament in the earliest days of what was to later become known as Christianity. Beyond introducing the individual writers Varner also presents and situates their writings, with each chapter offering an introduction followed by key texts. Varner translates these works afresh, and situates them in their original contexts. The introductory materials help readers to interpret these various writings and outline the most important scholarly debates around them, whilst also giving readers access to the texts themselves. The book concludes with a chapter that shows how the Apostolic Fathers are relevant in the 21st century, drawing together threads of reception history and modern Christian theology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780567708212
• Artikelnr.: 67269541

Autorenporträt

William Varner is professor of Biblical Studies and Greek at The Master's University, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. The Didache 3.
Shepherd of Hermas 4. First Clement 5. Second Clement 6. Ignatius 7.
Polycarp 8. Martyrdom of Polycarp 9. Letter of Barnabas 10. Letter to
Diognetus 11. Fragments of Papias 12. The Apostolic Fathers in the Twenty
First Century Index