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The earliest Christian voices—renewed in clear, modern English. This edition gathers the complete writings traditionally known as the Apostolic Fathers—texts from the first generations after the apostles—paired with concise book introductions and unobtrusive commentary. Hear pastors, teachers, and martyrs speak on discipleship, unity, worship, leadership, charity, and perseverance.

What’s inside?1 Clement2 ClementThe DidacheThe Epistle of Ignatius to the EphesiansThe Epistle of Ignatius to the MagnesiansThe Epistle of Ignatius to the PhiladelphiansThe Epistle of Ignatius to the RomansThe Letter of Ignatius to the SmyrnaeansThe Epistle of Ignatius to the TralliansThe Epistle of Ignatius to PolycarpThe Epistle to DiognetusThe Epistle of BarnabasThe Epistle of PolycarpThe Martyrdom of PolycarpThe Shepherd of HermasWhy this edition?

Modern & Faithful — A smooth, accurate translation that preserves tone, texture, and scriptural resonance.
Guided Reading — Brief introductions orient you to authorship, date, setting, themes, and reception in the early church.
Concise Commentary — Targeted notes clarify names, allusions, and historical context without interrupting the flow.
Reader-First Design — Clean typography, consistent headings, and thoughtful spacing for devotion, classroom, or research.

Who is it for?

Readers, students, and scholars seeking a reliable, approachable gateway to the church’s earliest post-apostolic writings— essential for understanding how the first Christians taught, worshiped, organized, and lived the faith.

Encounter the Apostolic Fathers—complete and contemporary.

Engage these foundational texts in a form that is clear, elegant, and grounded—an indispensable companion to Scripture and to the history of early Christianity.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eterna Verba Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 130 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8397873945
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8397873940
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
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