The Apostolic Fathers : an introduction

The Apostolic Fathers represents the best and latest in German-language scholarship on the Apostolic Fathers--now available in this exclusive English edition. Crafted by an expert team of scholars, The Apostolic Fathers offers introductions to the works comprising this early Christian corpus, fully equipped with cutting-edge discussion of important topics including theological profiles, intertextuality, intellectual milieus, and anti-Jewish polemics. The foreword by Wilhelm Pratscher and closing chapter by Jörg Ulrich cap off this learned handling of the Fathers, locating them within the history of scholarship, even while pointing the way for new avenues of study. The Apostolic Fathers Offers Introductions To The Works Comprising This Early Christian Corpus, Fully Equipped With Discussion Of Important Topics Including Theological Profiles, Intertextuality, Intellectual Milieus, And Anti-jewish Polemics. The Foreword By Wilhelm Pratscher And Closing Chapter By Jörg Ulrich Cap Off This Handling Of The Fathers, Locating Them Within The History Of Scholarship, Even While Pointing The Way For New Avenues Of Study. --from Publisher's Description. The Corpus Of The Apostolic Fathers / Wilhelm Pratscher -- The Didache / Jonathan A. Draper -- The Epistle Of Barnabas / Ferdinand R. Prostmeier -- The First Epistle Of Clement / Andreas Lindemann -- The Second Epistle Of Clement / Wilhelm Pratscher -- The Epistles Of Ignatius Of Antioch / Hermut Löhr -- The Epistle Of Polycarp / Boudewijn Dehandschutter -- The Martyrdom Of Polycarp / Gerd Buschmann -- The Papias Fragments / Ulrich H. J. Körtner -- Quadratus / Wilhelm Pratscher -- Diognetus / Horacio E. Lona -- The Shepherd Of Hermas / David Hellholm -- The Apostolic Fathers Yesterdays And Today / Jörg Ulrich. Wilhelm Pratscher, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Der Band behandelt die wichtigsten Schriftsteller der christlichen Kirche des 1. und 2. Jahrhunderts, die persönliche Beziehungen zu Aposteln hatten oder stark von ihnen beeinflusst wurden. Besonderes Augemerk liegt auf dem jeweiligen theologischen Profil, zu dem es umfassende Informationen gibt