ANF01. The Apostolic F ather s with J ustin Mar tyr
and Irenaeus
Author(s): Justin Martyr, St. (c.100-165)
Schaff, Philip (1819-1893) (Editor)
Publisher: Grand Rapids, MI: Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Description: Originally printed in 1885, the ten-volume set, Ante-Nicene
Fathers, brings together the work of early Christian thinkers.
In particular, it brings together the writings of the early Church
fathers prior to the fourth century Nicene Creed. These
volumes are noteworthy for their inclusion of entire texts, and
not simply fragments or excerpts from these great writings.
The translations are fairly literal, providing both readers and
scholars with a good approximation of the originals. This
particular volume contains works by St. Clement, Mathetes,
St. Polycarp, St. Ignatius, Barnabas, St. Papias, St. Justin
Martyr, and St. Irenaeus. These writings were heavily influ-
ential on the early Church, and for good reason, as they are
inspirational and encouraging. These volumes also come
with many useful notes, providing the reader with new levels
of understanding. Overall, Ante-Nicene Fathers, or any part
of it, is a welcome addition to one's reading list.
Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer
Subjects: Christianity
Early Christian Literature. Fathers of the Church, etc.
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