Christian literature, Early

The writings of the Apostolic Fathers

Clement I, Pope, -100?; Hermas, active 2nd century; Ignatius, Saint, Bishop of Antioch, -110?; Papias, Saint, Bishop of Hierapolis, -120?; Polycarp, Saint, Bishop of Smyrna, 69-155; Crombie, Frederick, 1827-1889 [Translator]; Donaldson, James, Sir, 1831-1915 [Translator]; Roberts, Alexander, 1826-1901 [Translator]· 2 chapters· 157,644 words

The first Epistle, bearing the name of Clement, has been preserved to us in a single manuscript only. Though very frequently referred to by ancient Christian writers, it remained unknown to the scholars of Western Europe until happily discovered in the Alexandrian manuscript....

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1. Book III. Similitudes, ... 375

The first Epistle, bearing the name of Clement, has been preserved to us in a single manuscript only. Though very frequently referred to by ancient Christian writers, it remaine...

2. xv. 16), where it is translated in our English version simply

_Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the church of God which is at Philippi, which has obtained mercy in faith, and patience, and love unfeigned: Mercy and peace from Go...