The New Testament in the Apostolic Fathers is a book published by the Oxford Society of Historical Theology. The book is a comprehensive study of the relationship between the New Testament and the writings of the Apostolic Fathers. The Apostolic Fathers are a group of early Christian writers who lived in the first and second centuries AD, and their writings are considered to be some of the earliest Christian literature outside of the New Testament.The book explores the ways in which the New Testament influenced the Apostolic Fathers, and how the Apostolic Fathers interpreted and applied the teachings of the New Testament. It also examines the similarities and differences between the two bodies of literature, and how they reflect the development of early Christian theology and practice.The New Testament in the Apostolic Fathers is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity, as well as for anyone interested in the history and development of Christian thought and practice. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the relationship between two of the most important bodies of Christian literature, and sheds light on the early Christian community and its beliefs.1905. This work had its origin in a resolution passed by the Society of Historical Theology, in Oxford, appointing a small Committee to prepare a volume exhibiting those passages of early Christian writers which indicate, or have been thought to indicate, acquaintance with any of the books of the New Testament. The present volume deals with the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, in which information is scanty, and traces of dependence on the Scriptures of the New Testament are most open to doubt. Contents: Barnabas; Didache; I Clement; Ignatius; Polycarp; Hermas; II Clement; and Tables of Results.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
