A comprehensive survey of the early Christian writings of the second century, The Apostolic Fathers and the Apologists of the Second Century provides valuable insights into the development of Christian thought and practice. Jackson examines the works of key figures such as Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Justin Martyr, and shows how these texts contributed to the formation of Christian orthodoxy.

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