The Apostolic Fathers : An Introduction and Translation

William Varner

ISBN 10: 0567708179 / ISBN 13: 9780567708175

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mär 2023, 2023

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Neuware - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Apostolic Fathers : An Introduction and Translation
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mär 2023
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567708179
• ISBN 13: 9780567708175
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 243W x 170H x 21D millimeters 243 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 468 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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