Ante-nicene Fathers. In 10 Vols. Volume 01. The... -

Includes the letters of Clement of Rome (a contemporary of Peter and Paul), the Epistles of Ignatius , and the Letter of Polycarp , who was a disciple of the Apostle John.

The Ante-Nicene Fathers is a monumental 10-volume set containing the writings of the early Christian Church leaders who lived and wrote prior to the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325. These texts provide an invaluable bridge between the New Testament and the formalized theology of the later Roman Empire. Ante-Nicene Fathers. In 10 vols. Volume 01. The...

Volume 1, often subtitled "The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus," serves as the foundation of the collection. It features the earliest non-biblical Christian writings, many of which were penned by men who personally knew the original Apostles. Key Authors and Works Included: Includes the letters of Clement of Rome (a

Contains his massive work, Against Heresies , which was instrumental in defining "orthodoxy" and combatting Gnosticism in the 2nd century. These texts provide an invaluable bridge between the

For historians and theologians, Volume 1 is the primary source for understanding how the early Church organized its leadership, how it transitioned from oral tradition to written scripture, and how it maintained its identity under the pressure of Roman persecution. It captures the "first generation" of Christian thought outside of the Bible.

This is a draft focusing on the first volume of the series, an essential collection for anyone interested in early Christian history and theology.