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William Varner The Apostolic Fathers (Paperback). 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. Further DetailsTitle: The Apostolic Fathers Condition: New Subtitle: An Introduction and Translation Author: William Varner Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0567708179 EAN: 9780567708175 ISBN: 9780567708175 Publisher: T.& T.Clark Ltd Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality Release Date: 03/23/2023 Description: 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. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 244mm Item Length: 169mm Item Width: 20mm Item Weight: 480g Type: Hermeneutics Release Year: 2023 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.