A Translation Of The Epistles Of Clement Of Rome, Polycarp And Ignatius, And Of The First Apology Of Justin Martyr

By Temple Chevallier

Book Overview

This book is a translation of several important early Christian texts, including the Epistles of Clement of Rome, Polycarp, and Ignatius, as well as the First Apology of Justin Martyr. These texts were written in the first and second centuries AD and provide valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of the early Christian church. The translator, Chevallier, has sought to provide an accurate and readable English version of these texts, which are written in Greek and Latin. The Epistles of Clement, Polycarp, and Ignatius are letters written by early Christian leaders to various churches and individuals, offering guidance and encouragement. The First Apology of Justin Martyr is a defense of Christianity addressed to the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. Together, these texts provide a fascinating glimpse into the early Christian church and its struggles to establish itself in a hostile world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143267787X
• ISBN13: 9781432677879
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"